VIDEO: Ektor Rivera Unveils Rita Moreno Mural Commissioned By Lin-Manuel Miranda
Painter Ektor Rivera has revealed his stunning mural showcasing the career of legendary EGOT winner Rita Moreno. The mural, which Rivera spent months creating, was commissioned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda, and Ender Vega. Watch a video of Rivera painting the mural and Moreno's emotional reaction now!
VIDEO: Rita Moreno Shares the Powerful Story of Finding Her Role Model in WEST SIDE STORY!
Moreno also shared her feelings about Lin-Manuel Miranda and the 'In The Heights' casting controversy.
BWW Exclusive: Rita Moreno Champions the Women's Movement in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
Moreno starred on the short-lived '9 to 5' television series in 1982 and 1983. She played Violet Newstead, the character originated in the movie by Lily Tomlin and eventually played on Broadway by Allison Janney.
VIDEO: Watch Josh Young, Erin Mackey, and Eddie Cooper Sing Sheldon Harnick's 'The Man With the Sign'
In this new music video, produced by Joseph Church (The Lion King, Tommy) and with video created and directed by Church and Dan Pardo (Amazing Grace), the power of Harnick’s brilliant words set to Sousa’s memorable music is in full display, with striking imagery and performance clips providing a rich background. Harnick himself introduces the short film, and the trio of virtuoso vocalists masterfully navigates Sousa’s melodic counterpoint.
VIDEO: On This Day, January 7 - Yul Brynner Returns To His Broadway Throne in THE KING AND I
On this day in 1985 legendary actor Yul Brynner returns to Broadway for the final time in a revival of The King and I starring Mary Beth Peil at the Broadway Theatre.
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