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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie Sets World Premiere at 2025 Sundance Festival

Kiss of the Spider Woman has set its world premiere. The upcoming movie musical, based on the Broadway show of the same name, will make its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Sa…

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Chita Rivera KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Tony Award Fetches 70K at Bonham's Auction

One-of-a-kind costumes, awards, photographs, and ephemera from the extraordinary career of Broadway legend Chita Rivera (1933-2024) were auctioned online at Bonhams this week.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

DIFFERENT “COLORED LIGHTS”

by Ron Fassler

Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera in “The Rink” (1984). Photo by Martha Swope.November 20, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. In 1984, Liza Minnelli co-starred with Chita Rivera through a roc…

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Always Make The Positive Choice with Janine LaManna

In this episode, I am joined by a true Broadway legend, Janine LaManna! From standing by for Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spider Woman, to originating the role of Gertrude McFuzz in Broadway's Seussical, Janin…

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Patrick Pacheco Opens Up About Putting Pen to Paper with Chita Rivera

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was alwa…

Broadway Legend (and Author) Chita Rivera Unpacks Her Life in the Theatre

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was alwa…

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Theater Books for Summer Reading 2024

by Jan Simpson

Summer has come roaring in this year. Temperatures seem to be setting records everywhere, making many of us (O.K., me) want to kick back and chill out with a cold drink and a cool book. The drink of choice for …

Monday, June 24, 2024

Kathleen Marshall to Direct My Best Friend's Wedding Musical World Premiere

by Darryn King

Three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall will direct the world premiere of the My Best Friend's Wedding musical. The new musical adaptation of the Julia Roberts-led 1997 romantic comedy, set to the songs…

Friday, June 7, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Pop Stars Who Wowed Me

by JK

5 Pop Stars Who Wowed Me Some people call it "stunt casting," and sometimes, it is - anything to get butts in seats, right? Sometimes, though, it is just good casting. Here are five times that pop stars were c…

Friday, May 31, 2024

Broadway Belts Out Kander & Ebb in Rehearsal for AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Gala!

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Abingdon Theatre Company has a star-studded gala in the works featuring a musical revue with some of Broadway's best and brightest. And the World Goes 'Round is a stunning musical …

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Jennifer Lopez Says John Kander Was Involved in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie

According to a new report, Jennifer Lopez, who recently finished filming the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, said working with composer John Kander on the film was 'a dream.' Kander wrote the score for …

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Video: Jennifer Lopez Discusses 'Exhilarating' KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film

Last week, Jennifer Lopez stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark and briefly discussed the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the hit Kander and Ebb musical. “I just finished a movie …

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Diego Luna Will Star in Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie with Jennifer Lopez

by Darryn King

Diego Luna will star in the previously announced film adaptation of Kander and Ebb’s Kiss of the Spider Woman with Jennifer Lopez, Deadline has reported. The movie is to be written and directed by Dreamgir…

Tonatiuh, Diego Luna Board Jennifer Lopez-Led Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical

by Logan Culwell-Block

Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon will direct the Kander and Ebb musical on screen.

Diego Luna and Tonatiuh Join Jennifer Lopez in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

A new report reveals that Diego Luna and Tonatiuh have joined the upcoming film based on the Broadway musical. In Kiss of the Spider Woman, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh will play Valentin Arrequi and Luis Molina,…

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Jennifer Lopez-Led KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Enters Production

Jennifer Lopez has officially begun working on the Kiss of the Spider Woman film adaptation. The 'This Is Me...Now' artist posted a quote to her story, also writing 'Day One,' followed by the spider web emoji. …

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Vanessa Williams Is Miranda Priestly in Elton John's The Devil Wears Prada in the West End

by Darryn King

Tony nominee Vanessa Williams will play Miranda Priestly in Elton John's stage musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada in the West End. The show will open on July 9 at Theatre Royal Plymouth before transfe…

Friday, February 9, 2024

Broadway Games: The Many Roles of Chita Rivera

by JK

Beloved Broadway legend, the late, great Chita Rivera had a Broadway career that spanned some 60 years, from her debut as a dancer in the original production of Guys and Dolls to her final Tony-nominated turn …

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Lights in Honor of Chita Rivera

by Darryn King

Broadway's theaters will dim their marquee lights on February 17 to honor the memory of two-time Tony Award-winning actress Chita Rivera. Rivera died on January 30 at the age of 91. The lights will dim for one …

Monday, February 5, 2024

One That Got Away: Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life

by JK

One That Got Away: Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (2005) Chita Rivera has been a performer I've looked up to and revered almost since I began following and learning about Broadway musicals. Over the years, I…

Friday, February 2, 2024

Chita Rivera obituary

by Michael Coveney

American actor, singer and dancer who found fame as Anita in the stage musical West Side Story Known for her dynamic personality and prodigious physical energy, Chita Rivera, who has died aged 91, created the r…

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

THE IRREPLACABLE CHITA

by Ron Fassler

Chita Rivera (1933–2024). Photo by Gregg Delman for The New York Times from “The Visit” (2015).January 31, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. Chita Rivera first started kicking up her le…

Legend Chita Rivera Has Died

by Sandi Durell

Chita Rivera, iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist Merle Frimark…

Chita Rivera – a life in pictures

by Guardian Staff

The Broadway star has died aged 91. Revisit her glittering career, including West Side Story, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman Continue reading...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Broadway Legend Chita Rivera dies at 91

by bwaySHO

The legendary Broadway star Chita Rivera passed away at the age of 91. She was best known for her roles in West Side Story, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Bye Bye Birdie. The moment Chita Rivera saw @…

Chita Rivera, 91: A Look Back at Her Career

by New York Theater

Chita Rivera died today at the age of 91. Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, she originated roles in “West Side Story,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chicago” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” in a…

Chita Rivera, illustrious Broadway star, dies aged 91

by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

The actor, dancer and singer starred in musicals including West Side Story and Chicago Chita Rivera, one of Broadway’s most illustrious stars, has died at the age of 91. A consummate “triple-threat” enter…

Broadway legend Chita Rivera dead at 91

by Johnny Oleksinski

Chita Rivera, the dazzling Broadway star who originated roles in the musicals "Chicago," "West Side Story" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" died Tuesday, her daughter Lisa Mordente said in a statement.

Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend From ‘Chicago’ and ‘West Side Story,’ Dies at 91

by Jordan Moreau

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and nine-time nominee, died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, her publicist announced. She was 91. The actor-singer-dancer originated the role of Ani…

Chita Rivera Dies: Iconic Broadway Star Was 91

by Greg Evans

Chita Rivera, the beloved Broadway star of West Side Story, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman, died today in New York following a brief illness. She was 91. Her death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mord…

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Video: Jennifer Lopez Drops Trailer For New Musical Movie Event THIS IS ME...NOW

Before she stars in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jennifer Lopez is turning her upcoming album into a movie musical. The video, which includes a nod to Singin' in the Rain, reveals that the f…

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Jennifer Lopez to Star in Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie

by Darryn King

Jennifer Lopez will star in the movie adaptation of Kander and Ebb’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, Variety has reported, in the role played by Chita Rivera on Broadway. The movie is to be written and directed by …

Jennifer Lopez to Star in Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical

by Logan Culwell-Block

Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon will direct the Kander and Ebb musical on screen.

Jennifer Lopez to Star in <i>Kiss of the Spider Woman</i> Musical Movie

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Jennifer Lopez To Star In KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Adaptation

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez has signed on to star in a big screen adaptation of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally's 1993 Broadway musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Monday, November 27, 2023

Tony Winner Brent Carver's Solo Recording Released Posthumously

by Andrew Gans

The award-winning performer is remembered for starring roles in Broadway’s Kiss of the Spider Woman and Parade.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Broadway Games: One of These Things Is Not Like the Others

by JK

Broadway Games:  One of These Things Is Not Like The Others Was thinking back to my childhood and remembering that as a small tyke, one of my favorite games was "One of These Things Is Not Like the Others." S…

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1994 Broadway Cast Recording) Part 2

by JK

ReDISCoveries: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1994 Broadway Cast Recording) Part 2 Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or so, I’ll …

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Bebe Neuwirth and Steven Skybell Join Cabaret on Broadway

by Darryn King

The Kit Kat Club is bidding “Willkommen” to two new cast members. Two-time Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuwirth and Obie Award winner Steven Skybell are joining the upcoming Broadway reviva…

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Broadway Cares Unveils 2nd Chita Rivera Holiday Ornament

by Andrew Gans

The 16th ornament in the Broadway Legends series features Rivera dressed as Aurora from the Tony-winning Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Chita Rivera's 'Aurora' Joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends Ornament Collection

Add the aura of Aurora from Kiss of the Spider Woman to your hearth and home with an iridescent homage to Chita Rivera and her Tony Award-winning performance as she becomes the 16th ornament in Broadway Cares/E…

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1994 Broadway Cast Recording): Part One

by JK

ReDISCoveries: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1994 Broadway Cast Recording): Part One Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or so, I’…

Friday, October 20, 2023

Name That Show: 1990s Broadway Songs

by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1990s. You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included here, but how familiar are you with the son…

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ReDISCoveries: The Woman in White (Original Cast Recording, Disc Two)

by JK

ReDISCoveries: The Woman in White (Original Cast Recording, Disc Two) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or so, I’ll write …

Monday, October 2, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers

by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master influencers of their t…

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: Favorite Songs and Scores

by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: Favorite Songs & Scores Still looking at that first decade (August 20, 1983 - August 19, 1993), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from that decade. There'…

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team of A Wonderful World Musical; Full Cast Announced for Pre-Broadway Run

by Caitlin Hornik

Ahead of its New Orleans and Chicago runs set for October, A Wonderful World, A New Musical About the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong has announced its full cast, plus the addition of Vanessa Williams to its …

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Theater Books for Summer Reading 2023

by Jan Simpson

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!  Time has been so slippery over these past three pandemic years and global warming is now playing such havoc with the weather that on some days just breathing the air is risky. Bu…

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Review: New York, New York

by JK

Review of the matinee performance on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Starring Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele, Clyde Alves, John Clay III, Janet Decal, Ben Davis, Oliver Prose, Angel Sig…

Friday, May 12, 2023

PBS’S “GREAT PERFORMANCES” GREAT EVENING OF BROADWAY

by Ron Fassler

Sutton Foster (center) hosts PBS’s “Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best.”May 12, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Premiering tonight on PBS is a joyous gala tit…

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Video: Patrick Pacheco Opens Up About Putting Pen to Paper with Chita Rivera

She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was always present center stage, and w…

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Friday, April 28, 2023

The Legendary Chita Rivera | THEATER: All the Moving Parts

by CUNY TV

This month, we feature a two-part episode of "THEATER: All the Moving Parts" on the theatrical memoirs of two legendary women in theater: Mary Rodgers and Chita Rivera. Host Patrick Pacheco speaks with Jesse G…

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Exclusive: Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Unpacks Her Life in the Theatre

She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was always present center stage, and w…

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” at A Noise Within – reviewed

by Terry Morgan

The reasons that a piece of art works in one format but not so well in another are many and varied. In a time in which seemingly everything is being turned into a musical, and every animated film is getting a l…

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” in a Powerful New Revival—at A Noise Within

by Jeanette Quick

Millennial Notes Manuel Puig’s Gender-Bending Political Love Story Still Shines by Jeanette Quick “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” now playing at A Noise Within in Pasadena, is a complex and intriguing product…

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Kiss of the Spider Woman

by Steven Morris

The post Kiss of the Spider Woman appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, and More to Star in <em>Spamalot</em> at the Kennedy Center

Monty Python's Spamalot replaces Kiss of the Spider Woman in the Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage series.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

HAPPY 96TH, JOHN KANDER

by Ron Fassler

John Kander, born on this date March 18, 1927.March 18, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Today is the 96th birthday of the legendary composer John Kander, who is still doing what he does best…

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Looking Forward to Spring: March - May 2023

by JK

Alright, so winter doesn't officially start for three more weeks, but we're going to go ahead and call it early. Just like it always does, Broadway is beginning to fill its empty theaters with new shows to ent…

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Kennedy Center replaces ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ with ‘Spamalot’

by Peter Marks

Citing a rights issue, the Kennedy Center cancels a revival of "Kiss of the Spider Woman." Instead, it will offer "Monty Python's Spamalot."

Friday, February 24, 2023

Kennedy Center Cancels Broadway Center Stage Production of Kiss of the Spider Woman

by Andrew Gans

Performances of the John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally musical were scheduled to begin in May.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Kiss of the Spider Woman

by Michael Portantiere

Original Toronto/London/Broadway Cast, 1992 (First Night) Surely one of the most original and haunting musicals of the ’90s, Kiss of the Spider Woman is also one of the strangest and most surreal shows ever t…

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