In 1986, following a performance of Jerry’s Girls, Chita Rivera was seriously injured in a car accident, breaking her leg in 12 places, requiring surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Two years later, after a significant recovery, Chita was back onstage headlining an international tour of Can-Can, accompanied by the Rockettes and Ron Holgate. Here is a clip (note this particular stop is being performed in the round):
As it was at the overture and shall be at the exit music, bliss without end. Amen.
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Tag: Can-Can
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"The Quadrille"
It’s not quite the real thing, but here is a glimpse into some rare Golden Age material. Gail Benedict leads a recreation of Michael Kidd’s original choreography for the exuberant “Quadrille” from the 1953 musical Can-Can. Now if someone only had a preservation of the famed “Apache Dance,” which prompted a tremendous mid-show ovation on opening night in NY, quelled only when Ms. Verdon appeared for a call in her bathrobe (at the insistence of producer Cy Feuer). In supporting part that egomaniacal star Lilo demand be cut down, Verdon ended up overshadowing the above the title star, walking away with the reviews and her first of four Tony awards.
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theatre history, plus books, film and anything
else that strikes me as entertaining, interesting
or important. Feel free to chime in. If you'd like
me to have a look at your show or have any
interest in advertising, feel free to contact me. Membership
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