Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life has announced these are its "Final Weeks." Last week, the male cast members performed a special skit at Splash in Manhattan.
In addition to the dancing of Lloyd Culbreath, Richard Amaro and the other Chita men, super-fierce cast member Deidre Goodwin was also on hand. Broadway babes will know her from Nine and Chicago; most others will recognize her from the screen adaptation of Chicago and the fabulous "Cell Block Tango" number. "He ran into my knife ten times ..."
Yes. That was gushing.
Ooooh you didn't go there. Miss Diedre is wonderful, Miss Rivera is a living legend.
Posted by: Michael | 13 February 2006 at 12:32
Deidre is an incredible performer. She was Velma, Roxie and Annie in Chicago. Loved that number in the film, too. "I was cutting up some chicken, minding my own business!!"
Work it out, Rod! Give us divas and hot boys!
Posted by: patrick s | 13 February 2006 at 12:56
Oh Rod, we love you. You only gush over Broadway, fashion, muscle boys and Dreamgirls. Such a New Yorker. :)
Posted by: greg | 13 February 2006 at 13:07
I'm glad that I am not the only one who recognizes the fabulosity of Deidre Goodwin!!! She caught my eye when she played Annie in the touring ensemble of "Chicago", starring Jasmine Guy, back in 1997 or so. I then saw her take over the lead as Velmain the show a few years later. Glad to see her performance saved on film in the Chicago movie, even if only as an ensemble member. Watch her very closely in the "Cell Block Tango" number and notice how high her kicks are. Her ankles touch her ears with no effort at all. Looking for more good stuff from Deidre in the future!!!!
Posted by: Tony | 13 February 2006 at 17:14
hey rod...ooh, LOVE me some deidre goodwin...she wore it out inthe film version of chicago...good post. im hoping to catch the dancer's life before it enddsits run.
Posted by: Ryan | 14 February 2006 at 10:38
just wanna say keep uo the good work. love the info thats posted.
keep us up
Posted by: tahti m | 14 February 2006 at 12:29
Just saw the show tonight and am sad to know that it's closing. GO SEE AN ICON STILL LAYING HER THING DOWN!
Posted by: Ben | 14 February 2006 at 22:59