{"product_id":"22598-rivera-chita-signed-photograph","title":"Rivera, Chita. (b. 1933) Signed Photograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eSigned promotional shot by Steven Aucoin of the American actress and dancer, with printed caption to lower margin and label mounted to verso both advertising her as the star in a production of Cole Porter's \u003ci\u003eCan-Can \u003c\/i\u003eat the Wang Center in Boston.  Inscribed to Paul McMahon.  10 x 8 inches (25.7 x 20.4 cm).  In fine condition. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe label dates the Boston performances to June 21 to 26 but does not give the year.  The caption, however, with its blanks for dates of performances, and multiple references to the participation of the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes make it clear that this photo was distributed to advertise the 1988 touring production of the musical.  Rivera is best known for creating the role of Anita in \u003ci\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/i\u003e in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrom the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093818658975,"sku":"22598","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/ChitaRivera_SP22598a.jpg?v=1781905107","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/22598-rivera-chita-signed-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}