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Great Performances

Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do - Preview

A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more.

Aired 11/06/2015 | Rating NR

Great Performances

Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do - Preview

Preview: Season 43 Episode 4 | 1m 30s

A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more.

A retrospective of Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Luminaries Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, Ben Vereen, and others pay tribute to the dynamic singer, dancer, and actress. Anita in “West Side Story,” Rosie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Velma in “Chicago,” — these are just some of the iconic roles created by Rivera. Also see newly filmed songs from Rivera’s concert repertoire.

Aired 11/06/2015 | Rating NR

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli in The Rink on Broadway

Clip: S43 Ep4 | Chita Rivera sings songs from The Rink, a Kander & Ebb musical co-starring Liza Minnelli.

Chita Rivera Guest Stars on Maurice Chevalier Special

Clip: S43 Ep4 | 1m 42s | Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do includes Rivera's appearance on Chevalier's special. (1m 42s)

Chita Rivera: "Nowadays" from Chicago the Musical

Clip: S43 Ep4 | Chita Rivera performs "Nowadays" in homage to her Chicago co-star and friend, Gwen Verdon.

Chita Rivera Sings "Carousel" by Jacques Brel

Clip: S43 Ep4 | 5m 27s | Chita Rivera sings "Carousel" from Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. (5m 27s)

Chita Rivera's West Side Story

Clip: S43 Ep4 | 1m 37s | The musical by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, made Chita Rivera a star. (1m 37s)

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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