Luker's Broadway debut was in The Phantom of the Opera in the role of Christine. other Broadway roles include Lily in The Secret Garden (1991-93), Magnolia in Show Boat (1994-97), Maria in The Sound of Music (1998-99), Marian in The Music Man (2000-01), Claudia in Nine (2003), Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins (2006-2010), Crazy Marie/the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella (2013-2014), and Fun Home (2016). She was nominated for Tony Awards in 1995 for Show Boat, in 2000 for The Music Man, and in 2007 for Mary Poppins.
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How many Broadway shows has Rebecca Luker been in?
Rebecca Luker has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Rebecca Luker been in?
Rebecca Luker has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Rebecca Luker been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Music Man, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Music Man, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound of Music , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Garden.
What awards has Rebecca Luker won?
Rebecca Luker has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Music Man. Additionally, she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her roles in Fun Home and Sally in the Stars. Luker also earned the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for both The Secret Garden and Show Boat. Her contributions to theater have been recognized with multiple nominations, including the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Helen Hayes Awards.