SPIDER WOMAN Chita Tour

[@Itstonytime77]

So glad I got to see her in Portland on tour :) i was a sophomore in high school at the time and new I was seeing a legend!!! Then when I came to New York to start my own career I got to see her one woman show and multiple other times! RIP :)

[@smurf902]

The dancer who dances with Chita in Where you are with the little head movements is absolutely brilliant. I've always been obsessed with him. Def he's seen this video and will respond

[@Jae-pe2xh]

Same. Raymond Rodriguez. I saw Aida so many times hoping to see Jim in the role of Aida's father. He was the understudy.

[@thomasbradley4505]

I saw this on tour and San Francisco, and to watch her move the way she did while in her 60s and after a near fatal car accident was inspiring. She was amazing

[@melfortune5855]

Chita was perfect for this. Even her face fits aurora!

[@JP-sj5zn]

Saw the show in London at The Shaftesbury Theatre - sensational. It really is time for a revival. Chita was completely amazing in this role. The score is stunning and the production was something else. We need a lavish BIG show back in town!

[@malcolmgallop341]

I was at opening night at the Shaftesbury Theatre and what a magical evening it was. As you say an amazing production and cast. Had dinner at Joe Allen’s after the show and Chita walked in and everyone gave her a standing ovation. A night to never forget!

[@anhw3303]

Time for a revival! Can’t believe all those years ago I saw this in Toronto, Broadway (Chita and Vanessa), and later on tour in Montreal!

[@anhw3303]

Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful) just launched her own theatre company in Toronto and the inaugural production next March will be a concert staging of Kiss at the infamous Don Jail where Canada’s last hanging was decades ago. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/article-broadway-star-chilina-kennedy-launches-new-musical-theatre-company-in/

[@johnyzero2000]

And to think this dame was 60 years old! HELL YEAH CHITA Tony DESERVED!

[@treesny]

Rita Gardner was the original Luisa in The Fantasticks (New York, 1960). Great to have the short clip of her singing at the end.

[@tedzoldan6679]

I can't believe she was 60 in this clip.

[@smurf902]

AAAAAAND she did this for a year and 2 months on Broadway. Took a year off and then did 11 months in this tour. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@daveku99]

OMG!!!! has is been 25 years since I saw these show???!!!!! It is still one of my favorites.,,, and Chita still rocks it!!!

[@wdwnutjm]

I just saw Chita perform in Boston last week - just her & Seth Rudetsky on piano. She did 2 songs from this and she looked & sounded exactly the same!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@showtunestarpower]

I've seen a lot of great numbers on Broadway and Chita Rivera and her guys' WHERE YOU ARE is one of my absolute favorites. Thanks for this fantastic posting!

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

I must agree. Even after 25 years, I never get tired of "Where You Are." In terms of upbeat show tunes, it doesn't get much better.

[@Dimi374]

@@auroraspiderwoman5886As well Gimme Love.❤

[@functionoflightone]

Thanks for the lovely memories. I actually got to see this production during my only visit to Manhattan. It was a fabulous evening and Chita was every inch the star.

[@EricMontreal22]

Thank you SOOO much for this. I saw the tour in 94 (I think) in Vancouver, though by the time we got it, it was Chita but, I am pretty sure, Jeff Hyslop was in it (off the top of my head, I know Merle Louise was the mother...)

[@blackbennybouvierdesmond1042]

I mean, it’s about time that *aurora spiderwoman* show The Kiss of the *Spiderwoman*

[@charlesrabb6418]

Carl Martin I saw this Three times. Twice in London with Be Be Neworth and once on tour with Chita.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

It sure is----what was I waiting for? More to come of both leading ladies.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

No, sorry, just Chita and Vanessa. Have an audio of Bebe.

[@lurditalopez6093]

chita y los dancer son lo mejor ,divinos

[@robbbish]

Why people revived Evita (about Argentina) or Sunset Boulevard (from early 90s) instead of this show is beyond me.

[@MarcusMartn]

Robert if they was to bring this back to broadway who do you think should play Aurora?

[@mg-vo1vy]

Marcus Martin Chita even if she’s almost 90

[@CarlosMarq]

@@MarcusMartn Christina Aguilera.

[@fergusmurray1828]

I think the sole reason this show hasn’t been revived, is that the right person hasn’t appeared yet to play Aurora. I can’t think of any actress that would match Chita in this role.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

No one will ever match Chita in this role. I would suggest Ute Lemper, who of course played Chita's role of Velma in the "Chicago" revival in London and NY. Then again, Catherine Zeta-Jones would sell more tickets and would be quite suitable.

[@fergusmurray1828]

aurora spiderwoman Good ideas, I suppose Vanessa Williams could also do it again.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

@@fergusmurray1828 True!

[@frankiefan2048]

Bebe Neuwirth? (Chita was 60 when she starred in this it could work for Bebe too)

[@fergusmurray1828]

@@frankiefan2048 She replaced Chita in London, this channel has audio of it.

[@lurditalopez6093]

the best

[@FolliesFan-yu8mf]

Aurora, just a quick message - you have the Broadway press reel without the writing at the bottom, right? I just recently found a copy of it and it's pretty great.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Yes--did not put up the Broadway reel as it was already up when I looked, way back when.

[@FolliesFan-yu8mf]

Ah perfect, I just wanted to make sure :)

[@Johanna.EG.]

I'm still bummed that I was too young to see this 25 years ago.

[@pearpenguin]

Ha. I did see it. Twice. But I'm bummed I'm not as young as you. Oh,well :D

[@Johanna.EG.]

Haha! You got to see some great theater by being older than me. Being too young to see this and the original Angels in America are still regrets of mine.

[@pearpenguin]

Yes. Very true.

[@Ronizetti]

Chita was phenomenal in this!!! -So lucky to have witnessed her live in the theatre

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Yes, "Spider Woman" and the first part of "Angels" opened almost simultaneously.

[@lilchwis4423]

My mom saw her live!

[@BalletBabyBoy]

THE DIVINE CHITA!