Three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker announced today that she’s been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, drawing a wave of support on social media from the Broadway community.
The 58-year-old Luker, whose husband, actor Danny Burstein, currently stars in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, posted the news on Twitter today. “Hello friends,” she wrote. “I have some tough news. Late last year I was diagnosed with Als. I have the best medical care in the world and the greatest support. My dear husband Danny has been an angel. I will get well. In the meantime, we fight and go forward. Keep us in your thoughts.”
See the tweets, and others, below.
Luker has been a strong and consistent presence on the Broadway musical stage since her 1988 debut in The Phantom of the Opera. In 1995 she was nominated for her first Tony Award for Show Boat, and was nominated again in...
The 58-year-old Luker, whose husband, actor Danny Burstein, currently stars in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, posted the news on Twitter today. “Hello friends,” she wrote. “I have some tough news. Late last year I was diagnosed with Als. I have the best medical care in the world and the greatest support. My dear husband Danny has been an angel. I will get well. In the meantime, we fight and go forward. Keep us in your thoughts.”
See the tweets, and others, below.
Luker has been a strong and consistent presence on the Broadway musical stage since her 1988 debut in The Phantom of the Opera. In 1995 she was nominated for her first Tony Award for Show Boat, and was nominated again in...
- 2/10/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
As BroadwayWorld reported last month, Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman passed away at 88 years old. Just yesterday, Broadway united to remember the legend.Michael Feinstein produced a memorial eventat the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, featuring performances byKristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley, Klea Blackhurst, Alice Borden, Jane Dorian, Lewis Stadlen, Lorna Luft, Ron Raines, Jason Graae, Marilyn Maye, Jeremy Jordan, Don Pippin, Lee Roy Reams, and Debbie Gravitte, with special video tributes from Angela Lansburyand Paul McCartney. Marc Bruni directed the event with Larry Blank serving as music director.
- 2/4/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Put on your plaid jacket because original Forever Plaid cast member, Jason Graae, is sitting down with Rob and Kevin to talk about his career in theatre, cabaret, and the land of voice over. Jason's numerous credits include over 45 recordings, the original casts of Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, Stardust, And A Grand Night For Singing, and, a personal favorite, the voice of the Lucky Charms leprechaun...
- 7/24/2017
- by Behind the Curtain
- BroadwayWorld.com
Just in time for the holidays, 42nd Street Moon presents the return of everyone's favorite Yuletide sourpuss in the World Premiere of Scrooge In Love, a fun, high-spirited follow-up to A Christmas Carol. Starring Broadway's Jason Graae last seen at 42nd Street Moon in Little Me in the title role, Scrooge In Love follows Ebenezer Scrooge one year after his life changed for the better, although he still feels something is missing. Directed by Dyan McBride, Scrooge In Love will run tonight, November 25, throughDecember 13, 2015 Press opening Saturday, November 28 at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below...
- 11/25/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Just in time for the holidays, 42nd Street Moon presents the return of everyone's favorite Yuletide sourpuss in the World Premiere of Scrooge In Love, a fun, high-spirited follow-up to A Christmas Carol. Starring Broadway's Jason Graae last seen at 42nd Street Moon in Little Me in the title role, Scrooge In Love follows Ebenezer Scrooge one year after his life changed for the better, although he still feels something is missing. Directed by Dyan McBride, Scrooge In Love will run November 25-December 13, 2015 Press opening Saturday, November 28 at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below...
- 10/29/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Ascap Foundation, in celebration of its 40thanniversary, today announced the launch of a nationwide series of concerts and educational programs made possible by revered Ascap member Jerry Herman. Herman is best-known as the composer lyricist of the iconic musicals Hello, Dolly, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Entitled Jerry Herman The Broadway Legacy Concert, each performance will feature a full symphony orchestra and star Broadway performers Debbie Gravite, Jason Graae, Klea Blackhurst and Scott Coulter. The series will debut onOctober 23, 2015in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the Signature Symphony.
- 10/22/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Prince and the Showboy unites Tony Award Winner Faith Prince and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Jason Graae in a delightful evening of song. Veterans of 13 Broadway shows between them, this pair takes to the concert stage singing their most requested and memorable Broadway numbers for one night only, Tonight, October 4 at the RRazz Room. Showtime is 8 p.m.
- 10/4/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Prince and the Showboy unites Tony Award Winner Faith Prince and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Jason Graae in a delightful evening of song. Veterans of 13 Broadway shows between them, this pair takes to the concert stage singing their most requested and memorable Broadway numbers for one night only, This Saturday, October 4 at the RRazz Room. Showtime is 8 p.m.
- 9/29/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The York Theatre Company continues the 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of the new musical, Inventing Mary Martin, conceived, written and directed by Stephen Cole, with music supervision and arrangements by David Krane, music direction by Lawrence Goldberg, co-directed and choreographed by Bob Richard, and original music and lyrics by legendary composers Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers amp Oscar Hammerstein, Vernon Duke amp Howard Dietz, Kurt Weill amp Ogden Nash, Nol Coward, Irving Berlin, Jule Styne amp Carolyn Leigh, Howard Dietz amp Arthur Schwartz, and Tom Jones amp Harvey Schmidt, among others. The four-member cast will feature Cameron Adams, Jason Graae, Lynne Halliday, and Emily Skinner.THe company just met the press and BroadwayWorld takes you inside the special presentation below...
- 4/9/2014
- by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- BroadwayWorld.com
On Saturday, March 8 2pm amp 730pm the Scripps Research Institute Auditorium will host a special concert performance of the the Maltby and Shire musical Baby, benefitting Miracle Babies. The special event will feature original Broadway cast member Liz Callaway, along with Richard Kind, Ilene Graff, Douglas Sills, Kerry O'Malley, Thomas C. Kouo, Sue Goodman, Ashley Fox Linton, Julie Garnye, Melissa Lone, Heidi Meyer, Jason Graae, Tim Nelson, David Zack, Warren Sheir, and vocal swing Parnia Ayari.
- 1/30/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Teri Dale Hansen Show Boat, The Boys From Syracuse Nat Chandler Scarlet Pimpernel, The Phantom of the Opera Jason Graae A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos Mendel Jennifer Hope Wills The Phantom of the Opera, Wonderful Town and Eric van Hoven Candide, Master Class will be appearing with The Regina Symphony Orchestra at the Conexus Arts Centre in Saskatchewan, Canada in The Merry Widow tonight, January 11th at 800pm.
- 1/11/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Teri Dale Hansen Show Boat, The Boys From Syracuse Nat Chandler Scarlet Pimpernel, The Phantom of the Opera Jason Graae A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos Mendel Jennifer Hope Wills The Phantom of the Opera, Wonderful Town and Eric Van Hoven Candide, Master Class will be appearing with The Regina Symphony Orchestra at the Conexus Arts Centre in Saskatchewan, Canada in The Merry Widow on Saturday, January 11th at 800pm.
- 1/8/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
It was a starry week at 54 Below with performances from Faith Prince and Jason Graae, Maurice Hines and Tonya Pinkins. Among the celebrities who came out for their opening night performances were Elaine Stritch, S. Epatha Merkerson, La Chanze, Liiliane Montevecchi, Donna McKechnie, Ron Raines, Nona Hendryx, Andre de Shields, Adriane Lenox, Jeanine Tesori, Phillip Boykin, Jeff Calhoun, Mary Rodgers, George C. Wolfe, George Faison, Billy Porter, Brenda Braxton, Adrian Bailey, Mark Nadler, Stanley Wayne Mathis, Charles Randolph-Wright and Julie Budd. Check out photos from the events below...
- 8/30/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Tony Award-winner Faith Prince Guys amp Dolls, A Catered Affair and Jason Graae Falsettos, Ragtime, Forever Plaid, Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins Caroline or Change, Jellys Last Jam, The Wild Party, Tituss Burgess Disneys The Little Mermaid, Guys amp Dolls, and Eden Espinosa Wicked, Rent, Brooklyn gave a special press preview from some of the upcoming engagements at 54 Below last week. BroadwayWorld's own Randy Rainbow was on the scene to chat with them about their shows, and you can check out what they had to say by clicking below...
- 8/28/2012
- by Randy Rainbow
- BroadwayWorld.com
Tony Award-winner Faith Prince Guys amp Dolls, A Catered Affair and Jason Graae Falsettos, Ragtime, Forever Plaid, Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins Caroline or Change, Jellys Last Jam, The Wild Party, Tituss Burgess Disneys The Little Mermaid, Guys amp Dolls, and Eden Espinoza Wicked, Rent, Brooklyn gave a special press preview from some of the upcoming engagements at 54 Below earlier today.BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special event below...
- 8/21/2012
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
Artistic Director Rex Reed hosted last night, June 2, It's Magic, Nine Decades of Songs from Warner Bros., presented by 92nd Street Y's Lyrics amp Lyricists series and starring Christine Andreas, Polly Bergen, Jason Graae, Sue Raney and Tom Wopat. The show continues today, June 3 at 2 amp 7 p.m. and tomorrow, June 4 at 2 amp 8 p.m. See photos, featuring Reed, Andreas, Bergen, Graae, Raney and Wopat on stage, below...
- 6/3/2012
- by Stephen Sorokoff
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Muny announced today principal casting for the third show of its 94th season, Disneys Aladdin July 5-13, directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Alex Sanchez.Tony Nominees Robin de Jesus and John Tartaglia star as Aladdin and the Genie, respectively. Joining them will be Jason Graae as Omar, Curtis Holbrook as Iago, Francis Jue as Kassim, Eddie Korbich as Babkak, Samantha Massell as Jasmine, Ken Page as the Sultan, and Thom Sesma as Jafar.
- 5/31/2012
- by BWW
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theater for 2011. Jason Graae and Lesli Margherita co-hosted the 43rd Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony on Monday, March 19 at A Noise Within in Pasadena.The Odyssey Theatre's "Margo Veil" and Ebony Repertory Theatre's production of "A Raisin in the Sun" led the winners with four awards each. Rogue Machine's "Small Engine Repair," winner of three Back Stage Garland Awards earlier this year, also took home three awards from the Ladcc.The 2011 voting members of the Ladcc included F. Kathleen Foley (L.A. Times), Shirle Gottlieb (Gazette Newspapers, StageHappenings.com), Hoyt Hilsman (Back Stage, The Huffington Post), Mayank Keshaviah (L.A. Weekly), Amy Lyons (Back Stage, L.A. Weekly), Dany Margolies (Back Stage), Terry Morgan (Variety), Steven Leigh Morris (L.A. Weekly), David C. Nichols (L.
- 3/20/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Daniel Lehman)
- backstage.com
This year The Drama League's Gala featured Academy and Tony Award-winner Joel Grey, Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Tony Award-winner Donna Murphy, pop sensation Nick Jonas, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Award-winner Debra Monk, Andrew Lippa, Marlo Thomas, Brent Barrett, Tony Award-winner Carole Shelley, Josh Young, David Elder, Marni Nixon, Jason Graae, Eden Espinosa, Kevin Clash from Sesame Street, plus original and current cast members from the Broadway musical Wicked and more - view the performances from the special event below...
- 2/8/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Amazing Sex - A New Revue, written by Barry Harman and Keith Herrmann. The event starred Alison Fraser, Jason Graae and Caesar Samayoa. Amazing Sex is a tuneful, sophisticated look at adult intimacy written by the duo who created RomanceRomance. That show garnered Harman and Herrmann five Tony nominations, 4 Outer Critic Circle Awards and a Drama Desk nomination.Check out photos from the festivities below...
- 2/7/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Dear Readers,Welcome to our first-ever Audition Issue, which we hope addresses a number of common questions and obstacles that actors have in getting seen for roles. As is clear from the testimony of actors and casting directors in this issue, success at an audition should be measured not by whether the actor books the job but by whether the actor achieves his or her goals as a performer and whether the audition leaves a positive impression on the casting director, director, and producers.My favorite audition story is from Jason Graae, about how he won the role of Harry Houdini in the American premiere of the Broadway-bound musical "Ragtime." "I stood on my head," he told me. That's right; he did his entire audition standing on his head. Talk about a bold choice.Can you top Jason? We'd love to hear your audition tales—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- 8/17/2011
- by help@backstage.com (Jamie Painter Young)
- backstage.com
Cuz sometimes the stuff that ends up in my in-box is too good, bad, weird, interesting, or otherwise notable not to share. Phase 4 Films Announces the Blu-ray and DVD Release of the Animated Family Film Disco Worms On September 6, 2011 Starring Jane Lynch Los Angeles (July 27, 2011) – Phase 4 Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray and DVD release of Disco Worms on September 20, 2011. Emmy ® Award –winner, and soon to be Emmy host, Jane Lynch (Glee) stars in the rock & roll family film Disco Worms! The DVD includes an exclusive, candid interview with Jane Lynch where she opens up about acting, family, and the influence of disco! The film also stars Jason Graae (Home on the Range) and Frank Lenart (Moonbeam Bear and His Friends). It‘s not easy being a lowly earthworm. Gloria and Barry live at the bottom of the food chain. But one day an old disco record...
- 7/31/2011
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
The 41st annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, honoring distinguished achievements in theatre during 2009 in L.A. and vicinity, were handed out in a warm and entertaining ceremony at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, Calif., March 22, co-hosted by two very funny men: critic Wenzel Jones and actor-singer Jason Graae.Actors and other theater artists from many local companies—large and small—took home the coveted plaques. Rogue Artists Ensemble's offbeat "Gogol Project"—encompassing three works by Nikolai Gogol, using puppetry, masks, music, and digital projection—led the field with four awards. Earning three awards apiece were Roger Bean's hit jukebox musical "Life Could Be a Dream," the Matrix Theatre's premiere drama "Stick Fly," Pacific Resident Theatre's revival of "The Browning Version," and the Ahmanson Theatre's Broadway-bound musical "Minsky's."The Production award was shared by "Life Could Be a Dream," "Stick Fly," and the Mark Taper Forum/Donmar Warehouse staging...
- 3/23/2010
- backstage.com
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, which consists of L.A.-area theater journalists in various media, has announced nominees and special awards for its 41st annual awards ceremony, to be held March 22 at Burbank’s Colony Theatre.Awards will be given in 20 categories, honoring excellence in theater over the past year. Eight special awards will include a special citation to actor Kirk Douglas for his lifetime contribution to Los Angeles theatre, as well as the new Milton Katselas Award for career or special achievement in direction, sponsored by Camelot Artists.The 2009 Special Awards include:– The Ted Schmitt Award for the world premiere of an outstanding new play: Julie Marie Myatt for the bittersweet domestic drama "The Happy Ones," which premiered at South Coast Repertory. The award is accompanied by an offer to publish and a $1,000 check funded by Samuel French, Inc.– The Polly Warfield Award for an excellent season...
- 1/25/2010
- backstage.com
The Suite Life of Zach and Cody's Kim Rhodes will Host this one night only event as a number of celebrated Broadway veterans including Mary Jo Catlett, Carole Cook, Jason Graae, Ilene Graff, Sam Harris, as well as students from Creative Planet School of the Arts (www.cpsoa.org) will be joining Carol Channing as they gather together for a one night only event at UCLA's Royce Hall for the purpose of raising money and awareness with regard to the need for arts in the public school system. Exposure to the arts in school, builds self-confidence, self-discipline and teamwork. And, ultimately these things create better, safer schools for our children. "You and I don't need to save the arts. We need to help the arts save our children," says Carol.
- 9/10/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Highly acclaimed Broadway veteran Jason Graae will perform his newest cabaret ?Magically Delicious: A Cabaret? at the Magic Castle?s Cabaret at the Castle. Jason Graae has starred on and off-Broadway in "A Grand Night For Singing," "Falsettos," "Stardust," "Snoopy!," "Do Black Patent Leather Shows Really Reflect Up?," "Forever Plaid," "Olympus on My Mind," "All in the Timing," "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh," and many more. In Los Angeles, he just won his second L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award - the 2008 Joel Hirschorn Award for Oustanding Achievement in Musical Theatre and won an Ovation Award for "Forbidden Broadway Y2KLA!" Jason also originated the role of "Houdini" in the L.A. production of "Ragtime" at the Shubert Theatre. Hosting such greats as Richard M. Sherman and the legendary Carol Channing, Cabaret at the Castle?s producer Matt Patton brings the art of cabaret to Southern California in an intimate and elegant environment.
- 5/23/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
James Barbour (Tale of Two Cities) and Kerry O'Malley (White Christmas) will join the cast of Broadway Musicals of 1924 on Monday, February 23rd. The Town Hall (Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker) is pleased to kick off the ninth season Broadway By The YearTM, known for great singing and spectacular Broadway dancing. The series is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Broadway Musicals of 1924 will be directed by Jeffry Denman and will also star previously announced Broadway by the YearTM favorites Marc Kudisch and Sarah Jane McMahon. They will be joined by the show's director/choreographer, Jeffry Denman, who will also star, as well as exciting talents Kendrick Jones, Melinda Sullivan, Erin Denman, Jason Graae, Kevin Worley, special guest The Howard Fishman Quartet and more to be announced.
- 2/16/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadaway By The Bay (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, is proud to present its dynamic 2009 season featuring three full scale productions as well as an intimate presentation of the music of Broadway legend Cy Coleman. Under the leadership of Artistic DirectorBrooke Knight and Executive DirectorJim Gardia, BBBay's 44th season kicks-off with a rousing revival of George and Ira Gershwin's tap dancing musical comedy Crazy For You (April 2-19, 2009). Next, BBBay presents the captivating and exotic Rodgersand Hammerstein classic, The King And I (July 16-August 2), followed by The Full Monty (September 17 - October 4), the spunky and heartwarming Broadway hit based on the British film of the same name. The 44th season closes with Broadway Up Close And Personal: A Tribute To Cy Coleman (November 5 - November 8), featuring Tony Award winnersDavid Zippel and Lillias White and Ovation Award winner Jason Graae.
- 1/28/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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