The late Rivera originated the role of Anita in ‘West Side Story’ when it premiered on Broadway in 1957 Ariana DeBose is paying tribute to Chita Rivera. During DeBose’s hosting stint at the 77th Tony Awards on Sunday, June 16, the Academy Award-winning actress performed a version of the late Rivera’s dancing in the original Broadway musical West Side Story. …
The Academy Award and Golden Globe winner explained why she’s OK with passing the baton after hosting the ceremony since 2022. Ariana DeBose said she never foresaw herself hosting the Tony Awards but, after Sunday’s ceremony, she’s open to stepping back from the gig. “I am really craving being back on stage, in a larger way than simply hosting the …
Ariana DeBose, the American actress, kicked off the 76th annual Tony Awards with a spectacular dance number that transformed the entire United Palace in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood into a stage. The opening, which received a standing ovation from her peers, lacked a script or backing writers. In a show of solidarity with the Writers Guild of America …
Broadway star Ariana DeBose commented “Look how far we’ve come” after musical director Benjamin Rauhala shared a snap of them from eight years ago Ariana DeBose is reflecting on her journey in the Broadway world! Just hours before hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, the Oscar-winning actress took her fans down memory lane as she posted a story …
Ariana DeBose made herself at home in Andrew Garfield’s lap in the audience during a fun performance at the 2022 Tony Awards After her first Oscar win and Tony Awards hosting gig, Ariana DeBose is doing a victory “lap”! The actress and singer performed a hilarious audience-celebrating musical number during the 2022 Tonys Sunday night, interacting with members of the …
