Broadway and film producer Martin Richards dies  Updated:
11/27/2012 3:05 PM     His other Broadway productions include
"Crimes of the Heart," the original and 2004 revival of "La Cage
Aux Folles," "The Norman Conquests," "Grand Hotel" and "The
Life."  In addition to his stage work, Richards was the producer
of the original "Chicago" on Broadway and went on to win an
Academy Award for producing the film version in 2003. His other
films include "The Shining," "The Boys From Brazil," and "Fort
Apache, The Bronx."   In a statement, actress Chita Rivera,
whose 2005 Broadway show "Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life" was
co-produced by Richards, said she had lost a great friend.