Rivera, who will play the intimate nightspot through Nov. 24, is backed by musical director Carmel Dean on piano, Michael Croiter on drums and Jim Donica on bass. ***
At left (from top): Chita Rivera; Lisa Mordente, Regis and Joy Philbin; Brian Stokes Mitchell and Chita Rivera.
Below: Raúl Esparza, Bebe Neuwirth, Chita Rivera and Ann Reinking celebrate Rivera's opening.
photos by Aubrey Reuben