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 was influential in creating some of Broadway most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story‚ the part that made her a star"Rosie in Bye Bye, Birdie, Velma in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of t…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM on May 9, 2023