Webin her new memoir, chita rivera says she could never relate to the song “i’m still here,” stephen sondheim’s beloved ode to persevering despite the odds. Webnew york (ap) — chita rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 tony nominations, winning twice, in a long broadway career that. Webbroadway's 'first great triple threat,' chita rivera, dies at 91. Webchita rivera, who appeared in more than 20 broadway musicals over six decades, has died, according to her daughter, lisa mordente. Webone of broadway's most celebrated stars, chita rivera, has died at the age of 91. Webfor our critic, chita rivera’s voice remains indelible. But it almost didn’t emerge: It was a piano player who encouraged her and offered her lessons. Webthe broadway legend died tuesday at age 91. Rivera set the bar for performers from the moment she stepped on stage as a teenager and throughout her six.