On January 30th tragedy struck when Broadway legend Chita Rivera passed away due to a brief illness. A pioneer for other Latina stars on the Broadway stage, Rivera was known for originating the role of Anita in the original 1957 West Side Story production and starring in other hit shows where she made a name for herself. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who you recognize from the original cast of Hamilton, penned a tribute to the late theater star along with President Biden and more.
Not only was Lin-Manuel Miranda a huge fan of Chita Rivera’s Broadway accomplishments, but he was lucky to have the chance to direct her in one of the best movie musicals of 2021, Tick, Tick…BOOM! In an Instagram post, the Hamilton actor penned a touching tribute to the Tony Award winner that will show you what a profound effect this trailblazer had on him.
