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Rebecca Luker, Tony-nominated Broadway singer and actress, dies at 59

Rebecca Luker, Tony-nominated Broadway singer and actress, dies at 59 Matt Schudel Rebecca Luker, a Broadway actress and singer who was nominated for three Tony Awards and starred in several classic musicals, including “Show Boat,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Music Man,” died Dec. 23 at a Manhattan hospital. She was 59. Her death was announced in a statement by her husband, actor Danny Burstein. The cause was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative neurological disease that leads to paralysis. Ms. Luker was one of the leading figures of musical theater for 30 years, appearing in nine Broadway productions and many others off-Broadway and on stages across the country. Known for her clear, crystalline soprano voice, she recorded several albums and was a popular cabaret performer.

Christmas Story "The Santa Hat" Has All Star Cast

It all begins here, in Grand Rapids, MI in 2008, and, the fictional Herpolburg’s Department Store in 1967. Get it, Herpolsheimer's and Wurzburgs! Two local and popular Grand Rapids department stores downtown a bit ago. The Santa Hat is, I think, going to be a Christmas classic. Produced by Teresa Thome and Patrick Ziegler of Fubble Entertainment here in Grand Rapids, an Emmy® Award winning company with  success in national entertainment television, web content development, new media based projects and live theater. The Santa Hat has an all star cast with Ed Asner, Lucie Arnaz, and Tony Award winner Levi Kreis leading including national, regional and local talent - for first and only world wide virtual reading. Other familiar names include Gregory Jbara (Tony Award, "Billy Elliot", "Blue Bloods"), Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty" "Buyer & Cellar") and Stephen Wallem ("Nurse Jackie").There is Michigan talent too, including Rachael Ruiz of TV8 (Host: Eight West) and Michael Stewart (Grand Award Winner, "Ragtime" GR Civic Theatre) There are several other local and regional performers participating too. Emmy nominated Danny Salles directs, and Emmy-winning composer, Greg O'Connor provides the music. Grand Rapids locals, Todd Lewis edits and Fred Stella narrates.

Rebecca Luker, 3-Time Tony-Nominated Performer, Passes Away at 59

The Phantom of the Opera and was most recently seen on Broadway in Fun Home. Rebecca Luker, the three-time Tony-nominated actor who possessed a remarkably rich soprano, passed away December 23 following complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Her death was confirmed to The New York Times by her agent. She was 59. Born April 17, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ms. Luker made her Broadway debut in 1988 in the original cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Hannibal scene) . She also understudied the role of Christine Daaé, eventually taking over the lead part at the Majestic Theatre in 1989. Years later, in a 2016 interview with Playbill, Ms. Luker recalled the first time she had the chance to play the up-and-coming opera star Christine, explaining, "The very first time I went on [as Christine]

Rebecca Luker, a Broadway Star for Three Decades, Dies at 59

Rebecca Luker, a Broadway Star for Three Decades, Dies at 59 Her Broadway career, fueled by her crystal-clear operatic soprano, brought her Tony Award nominations for “Show Boat,” “The Music Man” and “Mary Poppins.” Rebecca Luker as Maria, surrounded by the von Trapp children, in the 1998 Broadway revival of “The Sound of Music.” She also starred in hit revivals of “Show Boat” and “The Music Man.”Credit...Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Published Dec. 23, 2020Updated Dec. 28, 2020 Rebecca Luker, the actress and singer who in a lauded three-decade career on the New York stage embodied the essence of the Broadway musical ingénue in hit revivals of “Show Boat,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Music Man,” died on Wednesday in a hospital in Manhattan. She was 59.

New this week to TV, streaming and more: 'Soul,' a Tom Hanks film and 'Bridgerton'

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New this week: 'Soul,' a Tom Hanks film & 'Bridgerton' on TV This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from "Wonder Woman 1984." (Warner Bros. via AP) December 21, 2020 - 3:00 PM Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — To some, a night out at the movies is synonymous with the holiday season, normally the busiest and most festive time for moviegoing. This year, there are still a handful of notable movies arriving in cinemas — Paul Greengrass' “News of the World,” with Tom Hanks; Emerald Fennell's jolting, subversive “Promising Young Woman,” starring Carey Mulligan; and Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone's “Pinocchio,” with Roberto Benigni as Geppetto. But with more than half of U.S. theatres closed, two of the biggest movies of the year — “Soul” and “Wonder Woman 1984” — will be going straight to streaming.

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New this week: 'Soul,' a Tom Hanks film & 'Bridgerton' on TV

New this week: 'Soul,' a Tom Hanks film & 'Bridgerton' on TV by The Associated Press Last Updated Dec 21, 2020 at 6:14 pm EDT Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — To some, a night out at the movies is synonymous with the holiday season, normally the busiest and most festive time for moviegoing. This year, there are still a handful of notable movies arriving in cinemas — Paul Greengrass’ “News of the World,” with Tom Hanks; Emerald Fennell’s jolting, subversive “Promising Young Woman,” starring Carey Mulligan; and Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone’s “Pinocchio,” with Roberto Benigni as Geppetto. But with more than half of U.S. theatres closed, two of the biggest movies of the year — “Soul” and “Wonder Woman 1984” — will be going straight to streaming.