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BIO

Groundbreaking performer Ali Stroker made history as the first actress in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway when she originated the role of ‘Anna' in Deaf West's acclaimed 2015 revival of Spring Awakening. She continues her extraordinary career starring as ‘Ado Annie’ in this fall's production of Oklahoma at St. Ann’s Warehouse under the direction of Daniel Fish.


After graduating from Tisch, Stroker starred on 12 episodes of the talent competition, The Glee Project. She placed second and won a guest role on Fox's Glee. She then recurred in the Kyra Sedgwick ABC series, Ten Days in the Valley. She also guest starred on Fox’s Lethal Weapon and CBS’ Instinct.
Stroker earned a Barrymore Award nomination for starring as Olive Ostrovsky in The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In addition to her work on and off-Broadway, she's soloed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, New York's Town Hall, and Lincoln Center for Performing Arts and Carnegie Hall. She's also the first actress in a wheelchair to graduate from the NYU Tisch drama program.
A humanitarian and advocate, Stroker has been a co-chair of Women Who Care, which supports United Cerebral Palsy of New York City. She's a founding member of Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign which toured the country connecting with thousands of students each year. Her devotion to educating and inspiring others brought Stroker to South Africa with ARTS InsideOut, where she held theater workshops and classes for women and children affected by HIV and AIDS.
Stroker’s exceptional ability to improve the lives of others through the arts, disabled or not, is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Anne


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Ado Annie


[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Production, 2018


[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2018
Performer


[Broadway]
Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production, 2015
Anna


Movies

Everyday Miracles
[ 2015 ] Jeanie

TV Shows

Faking It
Wendy
Only Murders in the Building
Paulette
Alice's Wonderland Bakery
[ 2022-2024 ] Daisy
City Island
LaceyMs. LeslieMs. Lita
City Island
LaceyMs. LeslieMs. Lita
Alice's Wonderland Bakery
[ 2022-2024 ] Daisy

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Ali Stroker, Oklahoma!

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ali Stroker, Oklahoma!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Ali Stroker, Oklahoma!


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Ali Stroker, Oklahoma!

Videos

News


Listen: Rachel Potter's New Broadway Album STAGES Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

Theater star and Nashville recording artist RACHEL POTTER – best known for appearances on Fox TV’s “The X Factor” and the Broadway musicals The Addams Family and Evita – has released her new album Stages. Listen here!
Exclusive: Rachel Potter Sings WAITRESS Medley From New Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

Get an exclusive first listen to Rachel Potter singing a Waitress Medley from her upcoming album Stages! Learn more about the album and see how to download and stream.
Review: Carmen Cusack in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025

Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
Broadway Streaming Guide May 2025: Where to Watch THE FOUR SEASONS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

As Tony season kicks off, May sees a selection of new premieres, returning favorites, and more streaming content for Broadway fans. Take a look at the full lineup, which includes The Four Seasons, Poker Face Season 2, and more!
Deaf Broadway's WAITRESS in ASL and More Set for Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the fourth annual Summer for the City. The 2025 festival will include world and New York premieres, participatory events, and more.
Video: Ali Stroker, Charlie Steinman, and More in New Short Film
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

Broadway's Ali Stroker played a small voiceover role in a new short film created as part of the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Also in the film is Charlie Steinman, the child actor who appeared on Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along. 
NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala Honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Over 500 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at Cipriani South Street on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala, raising over $1.7 million to support the critical needs of talented Tisch students.
Photos: Ali Stroker, Darren Criss & More at SeriousFun Children's Network Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

SeriousFun Children’s Network held its 2025 fundraising gala, A Night of SeriousFun, on Monday, featuring appearances by Ali Stroker, Darren Criss, Peter Gallagher, Matthew Broderick, and NaTasha Yvette Williams. Take a look at photos here!
Roger Bart, Ali Stroker, & More Join Netflix's OFFICE ROMANCE Comedy
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Broadway alums Roger Bart, Ali Stroker, and a slew of other new names have joined Office Romance, Netflix's forthcoming romantic comedy film led by Jennifer Lopez.
Rachel Potter Will Release New Album 'Stages' in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2025

Broadway's Rachel Potter will released a new album, 'Stages' under the label Joy Machine Records. The album will be released in streaming and digital formats and on CD next month.
Songbook Academy Application Deadline Extended
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Applications will be accepted through March 30 for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer music intensive for high schoolers, taking place July 12-19 at the Great American Songbook Foundation's headquarters in Carmel.
Songbook Academy 2025 Applications Due March 23
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

High school students passionate about vocal music still have time to apply for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer intensive, taking place July 12-19 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Rachel Potter's Upcoming Album to Feature Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Rachel Potter, known for her roles on Broadway as well as her appearance on The X Factor, has revealed the full list of featured artists for her upcoming album, Stages.
Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, & More to Appear on Rachel Potter's New Broadway Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

Rachel Potter has revealed that recording is completed for her forthcoming Broadway album, 'Stages.' In a new Instagram post, the Evita star also shared the artists that will appear with her on the album, including Ali Stroker, Christine Dwyer, and more.
PHOTOS: Las estrellas se unen en un concierto solidario por la esperanza y la justicia
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 21, 2025

Dirigido y coreografiado en Nueva York por Luis Salgado, el evento destacó el talento y la representación latina en apoyo a causas sociales
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
Honorees Announced For The ADAPT Leadership Awards In March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Linda B. Laul, Acting CEO of ADAPT Community Network, has announced the 2025 honorees for the ADAPT Leadership Awards. The awards gala will support the important ongoing work of the non-profit organization.
Cheryl Wills, Giles Duley & More To Be Honored At The ADAPT Leadership Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Linda B. Laul, Acting CEO of ADAPT Community Network, has revealed the 2025 honorees for the ADAPT Leadership Awards. Learn more about the honorees and about the event.
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's next Concert for America fundraising event will take place in January, featuring Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ali Stroker been in?

Ali Stroker has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ali Stroker been in?

Ali Stroker has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ali Stroker been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oklahoma! and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!.

What awards has Ali Stroker won?

Ali Stroker has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Oklahoma! She also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her performance in Oklahoma!

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