I saw her in person in "Mr. Wonderful." She had a solo number "I'm Available," which was great, but that's all I remember her doing, so it's strange to hear her referred to as the co-star. Of course I've seen her on film and in videos since then, but when she first walked on in this video, my mind flashed back to her at 23 and I felt pang of sadness; I can never quite accept that vibrant beautiful young people grow old. And as wonderful as these stories are, there is no way someone like Chita is going to tell you she couldn't stand some other dancer or choreographer. In the Robbin's biography "Dance with Demons: The Life Jerome Robbins," it's written that she did like Robins and she was one of his favorite. But the rest of the cast considered him Hitler's evil twin and tells of him being beyond despicable to Mickey Callan. I love that without actually saying it, she points out that Gwen besides being a great dancer had "star quality" -- the impish face, the quirky voice -- that something that makes one performer a star and another, with just as much talent in every field, a great second banana. At least that's my take on it.
... what a delightful human... I've seen Chita on stage/tv & movies for many years (pardon any inference to Miss Rivera)...and loved her in those mediums fer'sure... but this interview.... weeell... I fell in love all over again..! 💓 Bravo on a wonderful life well lived, earned & deserved Our darling Chita! 🥰
Fount of gentle wisdom, bubble wrapped in joie de vivre. with compassionate kindness oozing outta her maestro pores. Yet every atom of her frame displays a zillion rehearsals' perfection, delivered in bouquets of genius ease. GOD probably grinned after completing this creation. Perhaps His grin is the glow we perceive from her? - Must be several thousand slivers hard won over the years. Those boards have been blessed. Peace be with you...Lukerdog
I saw her in person in "Mr. Wonderful." She had a solo number "I'm Available," which was great, but that's all I remember her doing, so it's strange to hear her referred to as the co-star. Of course I've seen her on film and in videos since then, but when she first walked on in this video, my mind flashed back to her at 23 and I felt pang of sadness; I can never quite accept that vibrant beautiful young people grow old. And as wonderful as these stories are, there is no way someone like Chita is going to tell you she couldn't stand some other dancer or choreographer. In the Robbin's biography "Dance with Demons: The Life Jerome Robbins," it's written that she did like Robins and she was one of his favorite. But the rest of the cast considered him Hitler's evil twin and tells of him being beyond despicable to Mickey Callan. I love that without actually saying it, she points out that Gwen besides being a great dancer had "star quality" -- the impish face, the quirky voice -- that something that makes one performer a star and another, with just as much talent in every field, a great second banana. At least that's my take on it.
she is great.
she has gave a beautiful example in acting industry
I am so glad this is up. Thank you, Richard. She was the best and the kindest.
... what a delightful human... I've seen Chita on stage/tv & movies for many years (pardon any inference to Miss Rivera)...and loved her in those mediums fer'sure... but this interview.... weeell... I fell in love all over again..! 💓 Bravo on a wonderful life well lived, earned & deserved Our darling Chita! 🥰
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Fount of gentle wisdom, bubble wrapped in joie de vivre. with compassionate kindness oozing outta her maestro pores. Yet every atom of her frame displays a zillion rehearsals' perfection, delivered in bouquets of genius ease. GOD probably grinned after completing this creation. Perhaps His grin is the glow we perceive from her?
- Must be several thousand slivers hard won over the years. Those boards have been blessed.
Peace be with you...Lukerdog
Chrita is just the best 💜♾️