Debbie Allen says icon Chita Rivera’s presence was ‘about her talent and her power’



ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with director, actress and dancer Debbie Allen on the death of Broadway legend Chita Rivera, their everlasting friendship and Rivera’s barrier-breaking career.

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4 comments

  1. She played two icon roles Anita and Charity, one played by Chita, the other originated by Gwen Verdon and played by Chita on tour

  2. What is a woman of color? I hate that term people of color because white is a color. Chita Rivera was a white passing Latina.

  3. She was an amazing performer.