Chita Rivera, quintessential Broadway musical star, dies at 91

Chita Rivera, the vivacious Broadway musical star who originated roles in “West Side Story,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chicago” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” won two competitive Tony Awards, and became one of the most honored Latina entertainers of her generation, died Jan. 30 in New York. She was 91. Her daughter, Lisa Mordente, announced the death but did not provide a specific cause. With her raven hair, lithe frame and smoky voice, Ms. Rivera cut a mesmerizing Broadway figure for more than six decades, her name synonymous with vitality and longevity on the musical stage.

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broadway 百老汇

entertainment 娱乐

entertainer 艺人

raven 渡鸦；乌黑

lithe 柔软的

mesmerize 施催眠术；迷惑

synonymous 同义的（synonym 同义词）

vitality 生命力；长寿（vital 生命的）