Photos: Red Carpet Arrivals at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards

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Among the stars in attendance were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more.

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The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony was held on May 18, honoring outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and film seen during the 2025-2026 season.

Among the stars in attendance at the event were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Layton Williams, Deborah Cox, Bebe Neuwirth, Priscilla Lopez, Leslie Uggams, Ann-Margret, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more.

Check out photos from the event below!

At this year’s Chita Rivera Awards, Ann-Margret received the Lifetime Achievement Award and the off-Broadway hit musical dance revue celebrating classic Broadway musical dance choreography Gotta Dance! received the Douglas and Ethel Watt Critics’ Choice Award.

The Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show category continues to be gender-free and this category had twice as many nominees as the former gendered categories. This year, there were three winners. Check out the full list of Chita Rivera Awards winners.

Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William

Robyn Hurder and Charlotte d'Amboise

Robyn Hurder and Charlotte d'Amboise

Constantine Rousouli

Constantine Rousouli

Layton Williams

Layton Williams

Logan Friedman and Maddie Friedman

Joe Lanteri

Joe Lanteri

Charlotte d'Amboise , Joe Lanteri and Robyn Hurder

Michelle Aravana

Joe Lanteri and Michael-Demby Cain

Randi Rahm

Jamie deRoy

From the Cast of Titanique-Kyle Ramar Friedman, Tess Marshall , Deborah Cox , Sara Gallo and Layton Williams

Deborah Cox

Joe Lanteri and the finalists for Broadways Next Triple Threat that includes-Brett Barthelemy, 18, Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister , 25, Greta Cardoza, 19, Meghan Hoey, 25, Helena Padial, 21, and Jordan Cruz, 22

Bebe Neuwirth

Bebe Neuwirth

Dava Huesca

Dava Huesca

Sarah Meahl

Sarah Meahl

Priscilla Lopez

Baby Byrne

Baby Byrne

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Ann Margaret and Joe Lanteri

Ann Margaret

Ann Margaret and Joe Lanteri

Nicolas King

Nikki Feirt Atkins

Jonathan Burke

Sydney James Harcourt

Elinore Scott

Cody Williams

Anj Taj

Christopher Gattelli

Lyrica Woodruff

Cast members of Chess

Lorin Latarro

Andrew Winans and Riki Kane Larimer

Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Santoro

Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons

Ken Ard

Davide Torchio and Desmond Richardson

Cole Zieser and Tilly Evans-Krueger

Dava Huesca , Sydney James Harcourt , Jonathan Burke and Bryce Farris

The Cast of Schmigadoon

Richard Riaz Yoder

Tony Yazbeck

Tony Yazbeck

Max Clayton

Max Clayton

Isabelle McCalla

Isabelle McCalla

The Cast of Ragtime

Anj Taj with Rocky Horror Cast members that includes- Boy Radio , Paul Soileau , Andres Quintero and Larkin Reilly

Jessie Mueller

Jessie Mueller

Choreoghrapers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons with members of The Cast of Cats The Jellicle Ball that includes-Chelsey Arce (Associate Choreographer), Dava Huesca , Jonathan Burke, Baby Byrne , Bryce Farris , Robert "Silk" Mason and Sydney James Harcourt

Robert "Silk" Mason

Robert "Silk" Mason

Robert "Silk" Mason

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Winners have been announced for for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and film seen during the 2025-2026 season.

The Drama Desk Awards' annual event will move to The Shed, the cultural institution on Manhattan’s west side, beginning with the 2027 ceremony. The space will allow the Drama Desk Awards to evolve the format of the ceremony.

Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center. Tune in at 5:45pm ET as we hit the red carpet with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.

Lesley Manville, who is currently performing on stage at the National Theatre in London in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, received her very first Tony nominee pin from her close friend and Les Liaisons Dangereuses director, Marianne Elliott. See photos!

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Stars-Walk-the-Red-Carpet-at-the-2026-Chita-Rivera-Awards-20260519)._