Rebecca rose heroically to the moment with her voice remarkably intact. Her performance here elicited tears, smiles, and admiration, greatly complemented by the outpouring of love from everyone involved. It's at times like these that we take stock of what's important and call up the best we have to offer.
How does the world go on without Rebecca’s gorgeous voice? This loss,at the end of this horrendous year, is too much. Deep and sincere condolences to Her family...and to all of us who loved her.
How cruel and horrible this life is..if there is a God i don't know how he can let good people suffer and die like this..how how do people still believe and have hope..her family must be devastated..
I just came to this video too which was a fitting testimony and a lasting tribute to Rebecca as a person and her fight with ALS which I hope will be eradicated one day with new drugs. My sincerest condolences to Rebecca's family who should be so proud of her as we all are but the fight goes on to find the solution to ALS.
heartbreaking. the last time i saw her was early 2015 after a matinee of "cabaret". i sat next to her and danny at a bar and quickly told them both how much i enjoy them. very nice humans. all my love to that family.
So, so sad. ALs took her so quickly. Was comforting to watch this video though & see her courage, bravery, & advocacy. Was proud to donate to Project ALS.
This is so unfair on so many levels. Her contribution to American Musical Theatre will not be forgotten. The amount of skills, experience and knowledge that this woman possessed from the hardest and most creative times from the 1980’s-1990’s is lost. Not only was her death a loss for her friends and family it was for herself and all she had to offer through her lustrous work. So many performers from her generation and earlier were lost and this another master that is no longer able to pass the extensive knowledge down. We have many videos and recordings to remind us and enjoy. She lived an incredible life.
I went to high school with Rebecca and she sang for us for school specials. Southern Sounds, I believe was the name of the group of five talented girls, one who was Rebecca. I saw her win Junior Miss with her beauty and beautiful voice. She is also a very sweet and kind person. One of my best memories is seeing her sing in the Phantom and sneaking back stage quickly to see her. Lot's of love to you and quick response with this new drug!
Secret Garden was my first Broadway show, and I have always loved Rebecca. What I wouldn't do to have just a fraction of her talent! Even now she sounds amazing!
From husband DANNY BURSTEIN: “This is a text I just got from Jessica Molaskey. Thanks, Jess. It means the world to me. “ “There are no words. Only love right now for you and your family and our dear theater family. I don’t remember seeing the whole Broadway community so gutted by a loss. Not ever. I guess because Becca seemed so other worldly, so born of a place that mere mortals only dream of. So full of light and genius. Yes genius when she opened her mouth. The music and love that poured out of her shining soul shall live forever. In a different time we would all gather on this Christmas Eve and hug you and drink something and sit shiva for your “shiska goddess” and remember stories. I can think of a story about 26 years ago when a troupe of actors went out to dinner in Southern California. We were a large loud table tucked in a corner of a restaurant. Someone, maybe it was our dear George, threw down the gauntlet to tell the dirtiest joke. I might have known one safe one. The winner of the evening was Becca who told joke after filthy joke until our stomachs hurt from laughing so hard. The jokes were somehow funnier coming out of that angelic human. I think she knew it. The bottom line is we were better for knowing her. I guess that’s the whole point of this mysterious life. Leaving the joint a better place than before you got there. She sure did that. I know you have battalions of wonderful souls who love you. Just want to let you know that if you ever need a shoulder I’m here day or night. Who sleeps these days anyway. I love you. Xoxoxo Molaskey. I was privileged to see & hear “Ms. Luker’s angelic voice” as Lily in THE SECRET GARDEN at the Saint James Theatre in 1991 & as Maria Von Trapp in the 1998 revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Martin Beck Theatre in NYC. When I said earlier that we lost a lot of people this year...we indeed lost a LOT. We also recently lost NICK CORDERO (Bullets Over Broadway), MARIN MAZZIE (Kiss Me Kate, Passion, Ragtime) and ANNE REINKING (All That Jazz, Annie, Fosse). Broadway just got darker. R.I.P. to ALL WE LOST THIS YEAR. I shed a tear for those who left us. So gutted...and destroyed watching Ms. Luker perform, proving once again the LOSS we have is great and irreplaceable. Ugh. 2020 can’t get over any sooner for me. It’s just too much....TOO MUCH.
How could you not be a fan of such a wonderfully gifted talent and now how could we lend our support to her in her time of need. Always remember your fans are your family as well. Keep up the fight Rebecca. Make sure your loving husband knows we love him as well. Patti P.
My heart goes out to Rebecca and Danny. From Thailand, I've been a fan of Rebacca, ordering her CDs from Amazon since the time when UA-cam videos of hers were still hard to come by. I sing to myself yet your voice and your heartbound approach has been an inspiration. I know you will continue to put up a good fight. I'm sending you my sincere support from a valley home in Thailand.
Rebecca the first time i hear you singing was in 2023. The interpretation from "all the tings you are" is the best to all the singers i hear before. All the days i hear you. So i love you so much. I am a litle boy, and i have only 84 years.
Hey Rebecca. Alabama is so proud of you... for your kindness and talent and for your courage as an ALS warrior. Much love and wishing you the very best!
Julie Andrews epitomizes elegance and class. Sing with the angels, Rebecca my lovely lady. You are forever a shining, brilliant star among stars. Rest in powerful, precious peace. Always love to her and her loved ones.
Who? YOU. How glorious your voice is, Rebecca, and how remarkable the beauty that shines through it. Thank you. Here are two sopranos who, like you, have given the world great gifts before, and even as, a health enemy shortens their careers. I hope you will enjoy these performances if you don't already know them. Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, As with rosy steps the morn: ua-cam.com/video/IQlt1UxjvWU/v-deo.html Elizabeth Connell, When I have sung my songs to you: ua-cam.com/video/pl2jG65Bjco/v-deo.html
I'm absolutely devastated by how quickly her illness had progressed. She was so hopeful, it's heartbreaking :(
Rebecca rose heroically to the moment with her voice remarkably intact. Her performance here elicited tears, smiles, and admiration, greatly complemented by the outpouring of love from everyone involved. It's at times like these that we take stock of what's important and call up the best we have to offer.
How does the world go on without Rebecca’s gorgeous voice? This loss,at the end of this horrendous year, is too much. Deep and sincere condolences to Her family...and to all of us who loved her.
I can’t believe and don’t want to accept she’s gone. I can’t. 💔 RIP sweet angel.
Another glorious voice is now singing with the angels in heaven 😢
Just came here after hearing she passed on today. Can't believe how quickly it progressed. RIP 💔💔💔
RIP Rebecca Luker
Enjoyed hearing the beautiful Rebecca Lukers voice. Hope she rip and God bless her and her family.
Omg.. no....😢
How cruel and horrible this life is..if there is a God i don't know how he can let good people suffer and die like this..how how do people still believe and have hope..her family must be devastated..
How long was she able to sing until.the end?
What a gem! What a glorious voice! This is so sad. RIP Rebecca Luker. 🙏🕯️💙
I just came to this video too which was a fitting testimony and a lasting tribute to Rebecca as a person and her fight with ALS which I hope will be eradicated one day with new drugs. My sincerest condolences to Rebecca's family who should be so proud of her as we all are but the fight goes on to find the solution to ALS.
Who are the three thumbs down on here? Wow! What a beautiful voice. RIP
This is so so sad, rest in peace, what a wonderful voice.
What a beautiful woman and such a lovely voice. May she rest in peace.
You made Alabama so proud! Rest in peace, beautiful lady.
Oh, my gosh this makes me sad!. I've only recently discovered her and think she was an incredibly gifted singer. My heart goes out to her.🙁
heartbreaking. the last time i saw her was early 2015 after a matinee of "cabaret". i sat next to her and danny at a bar and quickly told them both how much i enjoy them. very nice humans. all my love to that family.
Had the honor of hearing her sing in my dining room many years ago when she was rehearsing with Frank. Gorgeous voice, sweet person, missed....
So, so sad. ALs took her so quickly. Was comforting to watch this video though & see her courage, bravery, & advocacy. Was proud to donate to Project ALS.
Rest in peace, Rebecca Luker. xxxooo Shawn
I can't believe shes gone....
RIP and much love to Danny and the boys
RIP! Will never forget her voice as "Lilly" in The Secret Garden and "Maria" in The Sound of Music.
This is so sad. Blessings of comfort to her family. Blessings to Rebecca's beautiful spirit.
This is so unfair on so many levels. Her contribution to American Musical Theatre will not be forgotten. The amount of skills, experience and knowledge that this woman possessed from the hardest and most creative times from the 1980’s-1990’s is lost. Not only was her death a loss for her friends and family it was for herself and all she had to offer through her lustrous work. So many performers from her generation and earlier were lost and this another master that is no longer able to pass the extensive knowledge down. We have many videos and recordings to remind us and enjoy. She lived an incredible life.
God, I miss Rebecca. I just keep playing her performances on UA-cam over and over again.
Im so sorry. You are such a talent! My mom recently passed due to ALS. Absolutely devastating.
I pray and hope for ‘a cure.’
She has died
Always my angel of music. RIP dear Rebecca
"I just love singing" she said and so beautiful it is.
I went to high school with Rebecca and she sang for us for school specials. Southern Sounds, I believe was the name of the group of five talented girls, one who was Rebecca. I saw her win Junior Miss with her beauty and beautiful voice. She is also a very sweet and kind person. One of my best memories is seeing her sing in the Phantom and sneaking back stage quickly to see her. Lot's of love to you and quick response with this new drug!
She didn’t respond :-(
You are so lucky to have seen her perform. She was one of a kind.
A great loss. A phenomenal voice and a wonderful person.
Secret Garden was my first Broadway show, and I have always loved Rebecca. What I wouldn't do to have just a fraction of her talent! Even now she sounds amazing!
Ijust tried listening to "How Could I Ever Know" and *COULDN'T* get past Mandy's part *WITHOU* tears
blessed Rebecca....not only an incredible talent but also an incredible person....both her and Danny. Can't believe it....
From husband DANNY BURSTEIN:
“This is a text I just got from Jessica Molaskey.
Thanks, Jess. It means the world to me. “
“There are no words. Only love right now for you and your family and our dear theater family. I don’t remember seeing the whole
Broadway community so gutted by a loss. Not ever. I guess because Becca seemed so other worldly, so born of a place that mere mortals only dream of. So full of light and genius. Yes genius when she opened her mouth. The music and love that poured out of her shining soul shall live forever. In a different time we would all gather on this Christmas Eve and hug you and drink something and sit shiva for your “shiska goddess” and remember stories. I can think of a story about 26 years ago when a troupe of actors went out to dinner in Southern California. We were a large loud table tucked in a corner of a restaurant. Someone, maybe it was our dear George, threw down the gauntlet to tell the dirtiest joke. I might have known one safe one. The winner of the evening was Becca who told joke after filthy joke until our stomachs hurt from laughing so hard. The jokes were somehow funnier coming out of that angelic human. I think she knew it.
The bottom line is we were better for knowing her. I guess that’s the whole point of this mysterious life. Leaving the joint a better place than before you got there. She sure did that. I know you have battalions of wonderful souls who love you. Just want to let you know that if you ever need a shoulder I’m here day or night. Who sleeps these days anyway. I love you.
Xoxoxo Molaskey.
I was privileged to see & hear “Ms. Luker’s angelic voice” as Lily in THE SECRET GARDEN at the Saint James Theatre in 1991 & as Maria Von Trapp in the 1998 revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Martin Beck Theatre in NYC.
When I said earlier that we lost a lot of people this year...we indeed lost a LOT. We also recently lost NICK CORDERO (Bullets Over Broadway), MARIN MAZZIE (Kiss Me Kate, Passion, Ragtime) and ANNE REINKING (All That Jazz, Annie, Fosse). Broadway just got darker. R.I.P. to ALL WE LOST THIS YEAR.
I shed a tear for those who left us. So gutted...and destroyed watching Ms. Luker perform, proving once again the LOSS we have is great and irreplaceable. Ugh. 2020 can’t get over any sooner for me. It’s just too much....TOO MUCH.
What a beautiful soprano voice. Rest in paradise Rebecca.
I heard about her passing away yesterday. My condolences to Danny Burstein and her family.
How could you not be a fan of such a wonderfully gifted talent and now how could we lend our support to her in her time of need. Always remember your fans are your family as well. Keep up the fight Rebecca. Make sure your loving husband knows we love him as well. Patti P.
My heart goes out to Rebecca and Danny. From Thailand, I've been a fan of Rebacca, ordering her CDs from Amazon since the time when UA-cam videos of hers were still hard to come by. I sing to myself yet your voice and your heartbound approach has been an inspiration. I know you will continue to put up a good fight. I'm sending you my sincere support from a valley home in Thailand.
This is such a great story! Rebecca is truly an inspiration! A constant reminder that today is nothing but a gift!
Rebecca the first time i hear you singing was in 2023. The interpretation from "all the tings you are" is the best to all the singers i hear before. All the days i hear you. So i love you so much. I am a litle boy, and i have only 84 years.
Hey Rebecca. Alabama is so proud of you... for your kindness and talent and for your courage as an ALS warrior. Much love and wishing you the very best!
REST IN POWER. I WAS SO SADDENED TO READ ABOUT YOUR STORY AND I AM PRAYING FOR YOUR HUSBAND
Julie Andrews epitomizes elegance and class. Sing with the angels, Rebecca my lovely lady. You are forever a shining, brilliant star among stars. Rest in powerful, precious peace. Always love to her and her loved ones.
Oh Rebecca, I had no idea. My heart is breaking, but you're a fighter and let's all fight for this new drug!
Rebecca, you look and sound just wonderful, as always. Sending you a big hug.xo Michel.
RIP Rebecca Luker. What voice.
May she Rest In Peace❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rebecca was our Johanna in our productions Sweeney Todd with Michigan Opera Theatre when I was singing in the chorus of many of their shows.
Rest in peace, Rebecca Luker.
Rest easy Rebecca...ALS is too cruel a foe.
Brave lady, RIP.
Re-watching this and seeing Bob Saget here killed me. May they be having lots of fun together up there.
same
❤️❤️❤️
Loved you in Showboat
I wasn't around at the time of the production, but I just adore her on the cast recording ❤
@@sallyjonesie3886 She was just marvelous. As she was in every show she did.
REBECCA LUKER (1961 - 2020)
🌟RIP 💐Rebecca💐
Rest in Peace. Fuck this year. Thank you for everything.
couldn't have said it any bettermyself.
Bawling my eyes out omw to work :(
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Who? YOU.
How glorious your voice is, Rebecca, and how remarkable the beauty that shines through it. Thank you.
Here are two sopranos who, like you, have given the world great gifts before, and even as, a health enemy shortens their careers. I hope you will enjoy these performances if you don't already know them.
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, As with rosy steps the morn: ua-cam.com/video/IQlt1UxjvWU/v-deo.html
Elizabeth Connell, When I have sung my songs to you: ua-cam.com/video/pl2jG65Bjco/v-deo.html
My very selfish heart is breaking
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