Two theatrical legends to take the stage

MORRISTOWN — Two theatrical legends. One Stage. Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune, are coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center, Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. in "Chita & Tune: Just in Time", a unique concert event that pairs two of Broadways most revered legends.
Tickets are $59-$89.
Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune collectively have won 12 Tony Awards and this iconic Broadway coupling is guaranteed to razzle dazzle audiences. The stars will showcase the artistry and history that has made them stars of the Great White Way and beyond. The duo will be accompanied by a trio of superb Broadway musicians.
Chita & Tune will be directed and choreographed by 10-time Tony Award nominee Graciela Daniele, with music direction by Michael Biagi (for Mr. Tune) and Michael Croiter (for Ms. Rivera) and lighting design by Andrew Fritsch. "I am thrilled to be joining my dear friend, the incomparable Tommy Tune on this concert tour" said Ms. Rivera. "When we performed together in my benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in 2013, we knew then that we had something special."
Tommy Tune says "I love Chita Rivera. This is a dream come true!"
Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, The Rink (Tony Award), Chicago, Jerry's Girls, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award), The Visit and the original dBroadway casts of Guys and Dolls, Can-Can, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. She was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 by President Barack Obama. In 2002 she received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor becoming the first Hispanic woman ever chosen to receive this award. In 2015, she headlined at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Tommy Tune has enchanted audiences for decades with his charisma, vision, and innovation. He has been honored with 10 Tony Awards recognizing him as an outstanding performer, choreographer, and director: Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies. In 2015 he was the recipient of the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Come sing along with the incomparable Chita Rivera & Tommy Tune in "Chita & Tune: Just in Time" on Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Box office is 973-539-8008.