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An understudy takes center stage — story of a Chita Rivera mistake

Yesterday, The Post ran an iconic photo of the original Broadway production of the musical “West Side Story” that appeared

When the news broke Tuesday of Broadway legend Chita Rivera’s death at age 91, the song “Somewhere” started playing in

Somewhere, there’s a new place for Chita Rivera. The Broadway legend—who originated the role of Anita in West Side Story—died on Jan.

Chita Rivera, the dazzling Broadway star who originated roles in the musicals “Chicago,” “West Side Story” and “Kiss of the