Anita — Arden

: The name occasionally appears in discussions regarding the character Anita from West Side Story , specifically in reference to productions at the Arden Theatre or the backstory an actor might create for the role.

: A Czech-born actress also used the stage name Anita Arden in various productions starting around 2000, including the video Playteens 11: Little Girl Story . anita arden

: Arden toured Europe in the late 1930s and later performed with the U.S.O. during World War II, entertaining troops abroad. : The name occasionally appears in discussions regarding

Born in February 1916, Anita Arden was a noted burlesque actress who gained fame during the 1930s and 40s. during World War II, entertaining troops abroad

Her personal history is preserved in the Anita Arden scrapbooks (1920–1996) held by the New York Public Library. These records contain:

: She appeared in numerous musical revues and upscale nightclubs, primarily in New York City .