Rita Moreno

For some odd reason, one of my friends, a few weeks ago, kept singing Rita Moreno's heavily accented version of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" from "The Ritz" and each time, I completely busted up. So when I intrerviewed Miss Moreno a few days ago for an article running in Thursday's LA Daily News, I told her about it and without missing a beat, she launched right into it: Almost fell outa my chair. She's the best! Here is an early look at my story on the legendary entertainer who is...Read Full Story

Posted on September 10, 2008 Filed Under Events , In The News , Movies | Ever felt like watching Jodie Foster as Hannibal Lector greeted Clarice? Or snapping while Rita Moreno hummed with the Sharks and the Jets? You might just get your chance next month. A plethora of stars will settle on earth with the little people for a one-night-only event at the ArcLight theater in Hollywood on Oct. 1 during “Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies.” A-list celebs such as Dustin Hoffman, Cameron...Read Full Story

West Side Story is heading back to Broadway and though Jennifer Lopez isn’t starring in the revival, she did star in a Vanity Fair tribute photo shoot recently, vamping it up as Rita Moreno in the classic movie musical. Lopez told interviewers that the movie was a huge influence on her as a young entertainer. Jennifer Lopez said she has watched West Side Story 37 times and it inspired her to become a Fly girl, “I never wanted to be that wimpy Maria, who sits around pining for her guy. I...Read Full Story

Award-winning actress, Rita Moreno , who was part of the original cast when ‘The Electric Company’ launched in 1971, “feels the power” when she and new cast member Priscilla Diaz who plays “Jessica” answer fan questions via ‘The Electric Company’ YouTube page.  Rita shares her fondest memories of the show and reveals what it was like to be a part of the original series.  They also discuss the new version of the program which premiered a third season this February on PBS Kids (check your local...Read Full Story

Award-winning actress, Rita Moreno, who was part of the original cast when “The Electric Company” launched in 1971, will once again “feel the power” when she participates in an online interview pegged to the season three premiere of the contemporary version of the iconic series on February 7 on PBS Kids! GO (check your local listings). Using the YouTube application, Google Moderator, fans of the old and new versions of the hit series are welcome to submit questions through words or video...Read Full Story

NEW YORK (CBS) – Rita Moreno has a lot to celebrate: She’s won just about every notable award in the entertainment industry — an Oscar, a Tony, a Grammy, and two Emmys. The movie that made her a household name — “West Side Story” — just marked its 50th anniversary, and last week, she celebrated her 80th birthday. VIDEO: “West Side Story” turns 50 On “The Early Show,” the East Bay resident discussed her career in Hollywood, including how she turned down roles due to ethnic typecasting...Read Full Story

StarCam's Jennifer Tapiero was at the West Side Story 50th Anniversary Event, where she talked to Rita Moreno about trying to get the cement from the hand-printing ceremony off of her hands, what she does to keep in such wonderful shape and what it means to her to be at the 50th anniversary of West Side Story . She also tells us about getting the role and what her favorite style of dance is.Read Full Story

Last night we went to the season opening benefit concert at the Annenberg Theatre starring Rita Moreno. The Annenberg is small, professional first rate theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum . It boasts a diverse season each year to celebrate the arts, but its actions are interwoven with the mission of the Art Museum to promote arts with children and across the community at large. (PS- this photo of Rita is from Palm Springs Life magazine). As a fundraiser, last night's season opening...Read Full Story

 xml:lang=”en” lang=”en” xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml”> Palm Springs: Fall Season Sets the Stage for Stellar Theater Performances–Celebrity Guests include Susan Anton, The Four Aces, Rita Moreno and Wonder Woman Palm Springs Follies photo credit Ned Redway Palm Springs, CA (Vocus) September 16, 2009 This fall, visitors are returning to Palm Springs to witness lavish productions, gorgeous costumes, diverse musical performances and star-studded film festivals. The 2009-2010...Read Full Story

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