Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003). The Rink, with Chita Rivera, original drawing 1984, printed 2020. Giclee on paper. ...

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Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003)
The Rink, with Chita Rivera, original drawing 1984, printed 2020
Giclee on paper
15 x 18 inches (38.1 x 45.7 cm) (sheet)
Ed. 15
Signed on Chita Rivera

The Rink is a 1984 Kander & Ebb musical about the owner of a dilapidated roller rink on a seaside resort boardwalk. The musical starred Chita Rivera as rink owner Anna who must reconcile with her estranged daughter, played by Liza Minnelli.

The Rink opened at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre) on February 9, 1984, and closed on August 4, playing 204 performances. The cast also featured Jason Alexander, who went on to star in Seinfeld.

Although the show was not considered a success, both John Kander and Fred Ebb felt it was the most complete realization of their intended work, with every element - including casting - exactly as they had imagined. Some of the show's songs, such as "Colored Lights" and "Marry Me" have become well-known Kander & Ebb standards, appearing in their musical revue And The World Goes 'Round.

This sketch by legendary artist Al Hirschfeld features Rivera as Anna. The sketch was first published in The New York Times' on March 2, 1984.

This giclée, part of an extremely limited edition, is printed on 15" x 18" hot press paper and has been generously autographed by Rivera.

The edition is numbered, includes the official Hirschfeld Foundation embossed seal and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity directly from the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.
Proceeds to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

More information about Al Hirschfeld. See also: Hirschfeld, Al, Albert Hirschfeld Artist.



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