Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters, Danny Burstein and More Visit Rebecca Luker at 54 Below

Some of Broadway's brightest stars came out to cheer Rebecca Luker in her return to 54 Below on Thursday, May 9. Bernadette Peters, Martha Plimpton, Howard McGillin, Ron Raines, Sally Wilfert and Luker's husband Danny Burstein were among those who came backstage to visit with Luker following the opening night of her return engagement, "Rebecca Luker sings Jerome Kern." Scroll down for photos from backstage!

Broadway audiences fell in love with Rebecca Luker when she created the role of Lily in The Secret Garden. Since then, she's delighted New York with Tony nominated roles in The Music Man, Showboat, and Mary Poppins, as well as her acclaimed performances in Nine and The Sound of Music. Her solo CD's, "Greenwich Time" and "Leaving Home," are available on PS Classics. A long time champion of new composers, Rebecca has trumpeted new works in her appearances at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and on her recordings. This May, 54 Below is thrilled to present Rebecca in a reprise engagement of her brilliant evening of music, all penned by the singular Jerome Kern.

54 BELOW, Broadway's nightclub, is the new performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, 54 BELOW is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style.

Designed by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty and architect Richard Lewis, lit by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, and with sound by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski, 54 BELOW features an in-your-living-room intimate relationship between its performers and audiences.

54 BELOW is owned and operated by Tony Award winning producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, and Steven Baruch. 54 BELOW features up to three shows nightly and has audio and video recording capabilities. The cover charge ranges from $15-$115. 54 BELOW is located at 254 West 54th Street. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com.

Photos courtesy 54 Below.

Bernadette Peters congratulates Rebecca Luker after her performance

Musical director Joseph Thalken (left) and Sally Wilfert (right) backstage with Rebecca Luker

back row: Richard Samson, Howard McGillin, Joseph Thalken, Rebecca Luker, Sally Wilfert, Ron Raines and Danny Burstein. Front row: Martha Plimpton and her mother.

Martha Plimpton, Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert backstage

Richard Samson, Joseph Thalken, Rebecca Luker, Howard McGillin, Ron Raines, Danny Burstein backstage