“I literally would not be here without Chita blazing the trail.”
Months after thetragic passingofChita Rivera, the Broadway community is still remembering the legendary performer.
“Because of her, I am.
Ariana DeBose and Chita Rivera.Bennett Raglin/Getty; Bennett Raglin/Getty
Chita, from all of us, we will always love you!
Chita redefined what it meant to be a Latina in show business,” Mitchell said during his segment.
“She inspired generations of young women.
If she could do it, they could do it.
Shell always be with us whenever artists recreate one of her dances or sings one of her songs.”
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McDonald added, Chita had one of Broadway’s quintessential voices.
It sent chills from the top of your head all the way down to the bottom of your toes.
She was also honored with the special Lifetime Achievement Tony in 2018.
The day after Riveras death,DeBose got emotional while discussingher connection to the musical icon.
The first time I hosted the Tonys, we had the privilege of presenting Best Musical together that year.
She welcomed me to the sisterhood," the 33-year-old toldLive’s Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelosof Rivera.
Because she was, I am.
you’re able to watch DeBose pay tribute to Chita Rivera in the clip above.
