Chita Rivera as Anita in West Side Story on Broadway in 1957. Everett Collection. Fortunately, the wildly entertaining “Chita” — which she wrote with Patrick Pacheco — does not scrimp on ...

Entertainment 'West Side Story' has fiery Anita, but Tony and Maria lack spark. Published: ; Dec. 01, 2012, 4:48 a.m.

The 30-year-old actress Ariana DeBose leaps into Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" movie, in the role Rita Moreno played in the 1961 movie — offering a fresh take on the character (and ...

In Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of West Side Story, Ariana DeBose played Anita and also won an Academy Award for it – and a Bafta. (Pleasingly, Spielberg created a role for Moreno too).

During rehearsals for Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story,” it became evident how much Rita Moreno misses playing Anita, the groundbreaking role she originated in the 1961 film ...

Ariana DeBose as Anita in West Side Story (2022). 20th Century Studios / Courtesy Everett "She empowered me, encouraged me to do my own thing," DeBose said.

The award-winning actress discussed the new film and opened up about her time playing Anita in the primetime ABC News event "Something's Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20 ...

Before landing Anita in the 1961 film "West Side Story," Rita Moreno turned down an audition to play Maria in the original Broadway production.

Actors who played the role of Anita: Desiree Davar,Jennifer Sanchez,Karen Olivo,Kat Nejat,Natalie Cortez,Yanira Marin [Broadway] ...

What “West Side Story” • When July 15-21, performances at 8:15 p.m. nightly • Where The Muny, 1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park • How much $19-$120, plus the free seats • More info muny.org ...