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Rebecca Luker

Birth Place: Birmingham, AL, USA

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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

Footloose Footloose
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Production at the Kennedy Center, 2019
Vi Moore
Captain Brassbound's Conversion
[Off-Broadway]
Concert Presentation, 2017
Performer
Fun Home Fun Home
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Helen Bechdel [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Marie [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Death Takes a Holiday Death Takes a Holiday
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Duchess Stephanie Lamberti
Where's Charley? Where's Charley?
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Revival, 2011
Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez
Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Winifred Banks
Indian Blood
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Jane
Darling of the Day
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Performer
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
The Mistress Cycle
[New York]
Reading, 2004
On the Record
[New York]
Workshop (i), 2004
Nine Nine
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Claudia [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Passion
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Clara
The Music Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Marian Paroo
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Sound of Music
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1998
Maria Rainer
The Boys from Syracuse
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Adriana
Something Wonderful
[Broadway]
Broadway Concert, 1995
Performer
"Can I Forget You?" Performer
Performer
"Can I Forget You?" Performer
Show Boat
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Magnolia
The Secret Garden
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Lily
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Christine Daaé (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Princess
Christine Daaé [Replacement]
Princess
Christine Daaé (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Pardon My English
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Library of Congress Concert, 1987
Performer
Primrose
[Regional (US)]
Library of Congress Concert, 1987
Jubilee
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Concert, 1986
Leave It to Jane
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1985
Jane Witherspoon
Music in the Air
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1985
Performer
Sweeney Todd
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1984

Movies

Spectropia
[ 2006 ] Singer at the Ball
Not Fade Away
[ 2012 ] Marti Dietz
The Rewrite
[ 2014 ] Joan

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lisa Parker, Mrs. Walsh, Wendy Campbell
NCIS: New Orleans
Rose LaSalle

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Rebecca Luker, Death Takes a Holiday

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Rebecca Luker , Mary Poppins

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Rebecca Luker, Mary Poppins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Rebecca Luker, The Music Man

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Rebecca Luker, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Rebecca Luker, The Music Man

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actress - Musical

Rebecca Luker, The Sound of Music

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Rebecca Luker , Show Boat

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Rebecca Luker, The Secret Garden

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by Sidney Paterra - Oct 21, 2025

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From the Hills to the Stage to the Screen- A Look Back at THE SOUND OF MUSIC Photo
From the Hills to the Stage to the Screen- A Look Back at THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2025

It's been 60 years since The Sound of Music initially captured the hearts of audiences on the big screen, and this week, you can experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical. To celebrate the release, we're looking back at the beloved musical's history on stage and screen. Let's start at the very beginning...
Interview: KIMMEL'S KRITZERLAND: YOUNG AT HEART! Photo
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by Gavin Glynn - Jun 23, 2025

Bruce Kimmel the preeminent LA Cabaret impresario and the most successful producer of Broadway music recordings is hosting KRITZERLAND: Young At Heart from the very start of singing Cabaret. Catalina Jazz Club will present new faces and rising stars of Broadway performers on Cabaret Tuesday 6/24/25.
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by Stephen Mosher - May 14, 2025

She's charming, she's lovely, she's down-to-earth, and she's even a little bit naughty. 54 Below welcomes back Sierra Boggess.
Interview: Patrick Oliver Jones of BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall Photo
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by Paula Makar - Apr 2, 2025

I had the privilege of interviewing Patrick Oliver Jones, who plays Otho Fenlock, Delia Deetz’ closest friend and Interior Designer who helps her remodel her new home. Patrick also has several ensemble tracks, and understudies the roles of Charles and Maxie Dean. His many stage credits include the original cast of First Wives Club in Chicago, and the North American tours of The Addams Family and Evita. His television credits include co-starring roles on Blue Bloods and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Patrick is also the award-winning podcast producer and host of Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night.
Video: Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors Photo
Video: Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide Photo
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
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by Rob Lester - Nov 29, 2024

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Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOT Photo
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by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 25, 2024

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by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Music Man.

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