Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Goodbye to January! Farewell to snow, ice, rain, and muck–and not a moment too soon.
I spent time this morning watching old videos of Chita Rivera dancing and singing. She was an incredible performer, capable, powerful, and right up there with the very best who worked in movies and on Broadway. About “the best,” some outstanding videos team her with the marvelous Gwen Verdon–the two capably handling Bob Fosse’s challenging choreography.
I grew up in the musical age of movies and was aware of happenings on Broadway. Years ago, I visited a friend in New York–a theater ticket seller–who obtained a hard-to-find seat for a “Funny Girl” performance starring young B. Streisand. She had potential!
BTW, also during that visit, I got to see young Carol Burnette onstage, and funny.
Those are great memories, triggered today by news of Rivera’s passing, and by old videos that keep alive many past superb musical skills and performances.
Dear Friends: In the new-age of Taylor Swift, have a good day. Diana
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