Rita Moreno, one of the few entertainers to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, will perform Saturday at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Rita Moreno, one of the few entertainers to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, will perform Saturday at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Enjoy an evening with Rita Moreno at the Edmonds arts center

EDMONDS — The performing arts center here has hosted a variety of top talent during the past 10 years. The venue, with its intimate feel and great acoustics, is fast becoming a favored place for many.

But until now, nobody has performed at Edmonds Center for the Arts with quite the kind of resume that actress-singer-dancer Rita Moreno holds.

Moreno, who will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, belongs to a group of just nine performers who’ve won the “grand slam” of American show biz.

ADVERTISEMENT
0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
00:00
00:00
 

Each of these actors/singers have at least one Emmy, one Grammy, one Oscar and one Tony honoring their individual work in television, the recording industry, film and theater.

Along with Moreno, the elite group includes Helen Hayes, John Gielgud, Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, James Earl Jones and Harry Belafonte.

Born in Puerto Rico five years before she moved with her family to New York, Moreno is the first Latina to earn the grand slam or what some people call the EGOT. Moreno, now 84, also won the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2014 and she was named a Kennedy Center honoree in 2015.

Most recognized for her Academy Award-winning role as Anita in “West Side Story,” Moreno’s career has spanned 70 years.

She appeared in other movies such as “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The King and I,” “The Ritz,” “The Four Seasons,” “Slums of Beverly Hills,” “Pinero” and “Rio 2.” Her TV work included the PBS kids show “Electric Company,” “Miami Vice,” “The Rockford Files,” “Oz” on HBO, a recurring role on “Law &Order,” “Ugly Betty” and more recently on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Grace and Frankie.” Her Broadway credits include “The Ritz” and “Last of the Red Hot Lovers.”

Critics say her voice has only matured with age and that her stage presence brings down the house with virtuoso performances of classic songs forever associated with her. Think “America” from “West Side Story.”

In Edmonds, her show “An Evening with Rita Moreno” will include her favorites from the American Songbook, Broadway classics (including songs from “Sunset Boulevard”), swing, jazz, selections from her new Spanish language album, “Una Vez Más” (produced by Emilio Estefan), and even some rap.

If you go

At press time earlier this week, tickets to “An Evening with Rita Moreno” were still available.

Prices start at $34, with youth tickets for $15, available online at www.ec4arts.org or by calling 425-275-9595. Edmonds Center for the Arts is located at 410 Fourth Ave. N.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Life

The Mukilteo Boulevard Homer on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
‘Homer Hedge’: A Simpsons meme takes root in Everett — D’oh!

Homer has been lurking in the bushes on West Mukilteo Boulevard since 2023. Stop by for a selfie.

Ellis Johnson, 16, left, and brother Garrett Johnson, 13, take a breather after trying to find enough water to skim board on without sinking into the sand during opening day of Jetty Island on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Epic ways to spice up your summer

Your ultimate guide to adventure, fun and reader-approved favorites!

Former Herald writer Melissa Slager’s new book was 14-year project

The 520-page historical novel “Contests of Strength” covers the 1700 earthquake and tsunami on Makah lands.

Kyle Parker paddles his canoe along the Snohomish River next to Langus Riverfront Park on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tip to Tip: Kyle Parker begins his canoe journey across the country

The 24-year-old canoe fanatic started in Neah Bay and is making his way up the Skykomish River.

Sarah and Cole Rinehardt, owners of In The Shadow Brewing, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
In The Shadow Brewing: From backyard brews to downtown cheers

Everything seems to have fallen into place at the new taproom location in downtown Arlington

Striking Nightshade Edition Creates Luxury Vibe For Less
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Edition Adds Wow Factor

Seven-Passenger SUV Checks All Boxes And Adds Some

Swedish-made XC90 Designed For All Seasons
2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra – The Best Gets Better

Swedish Luxury Hybrid SUV Includes All-Electric Miles

Steven M. Falk / The Philadelphia Inquirer / Tribune News Service
James Taylor plays Sunday and Monday at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville.
A&E Calendar

Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your… Continue reading

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid compact luxury SUV, shown here in the European version (Provided by Mercedes-Benz).
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e PHEV has a 54-mile range

The plug-in hybrid compact luxury SUV goes a class-leading distance in full electric mode.

RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD photo provided by Toyota USA Newsroom
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Provides 39 MPG And 566-Mile Range

Versatile And Functional Compact SUV A Family Pleaser

Auston James / Village Theatre
“Jersey Boys” plays at Village Theatre in Everett through May 25.
A&E Calendar for May 15

Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your… Continue reading

Photo provided by Subaru U.S. Media Center
Subaru Adds Bronze And Onyx Trims to 2025 Ascent

Three-Row Family SUV Delivers Equal Parts Safety And Comfort

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.