Birth Place: Birmingham, AL, USA
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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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[2006]Spectropia Singer at the Ball
[2012]Not Fade Away Marti Dietz
[2014]The Rewrite Joan
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Rebecca Luker, Death Takes a Holiday
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Rebecca Luker, Mary Poppins
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Rebecca Luker, The Music Man
Rebecca Luker, The Music Man
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PS CLASSICS will release the debut album from actor-singer Matthew Scott, who has been lighting up the Broadway stage since making his debut in Jersey Boys.
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Rebecca Luker has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Rebecca Luker has not appeared in the West End
Rebecca Luker has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her roles in "Death Takes a Holiday" and "Mary Poppins." She also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Mary Poppins." Luker's work in "The Music Man" earned her nominations for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards. She was also nominated for Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "The Sound of Music." Additionally, Luker received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Show Boat." She was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her work in "The Secret Garden."
Rebecca Luker has won the Outstanding Actress - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Music Man.
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