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- Birth nameRita Schier
- Rita Gardner was born on October 23, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for P.S. I Love You (2007), Shiva Baby (2020) and Law & Order (1990). She was married to Peter Cereghetti, Herb Gardner and Robert Sevra. She died on September 24, 2022 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesPeter Cereghetti(July 1970 - ?)Herb Gardner(April 1957 - 1970) (divorced)Robert Sevra(? - September 24, 2022) (her death)
- Part of the original cast of the "Fantasticks" the world's longest running musical
- She studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.
- Best known for her role as Luisa in the original cast of The Fantasticks in 1960.
- Singer and actress who made her stage debut Off-Broadway in Jerry Herman's musical review Nightcap (1958).
- Faculty member for the sixth annual Cabaret Conference at Yale University in 2008.
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