See How She Shines! Rebecca Luker Comes to the Fun Home on Broadway

Welcome to our house on Maple Avenue, Rebecca Luker! The Tony nominee is set to join the Broadway cast of Fun Home as Helen Bechdel from April 5 through May 22. Original cast member and Tony nominee Judy Kuhn will receive hip surgery during her scheduled leave from the Tony-winning tuner.

“This hip surgery is something I’ve needed to do for a long time,” she said in a statement. “I’m so thrilled that Rebecca is stepping in for me—she’s a dear friend, and I admire her work so much. And I can’t wait to return to the show pain-free and with a new hip!” Kuhn will return to the role on May 24, along with Tony nominee Emily Skeggs, who is currently on hiatus for TV work. Lauren Patten is currently playing Medium Alison.

Luker received Tony nominations for her performances in The Music Man, Mary Poppins and Show Boat. Her additional Broadway credits include Cinderella, Nine, The Sound of Music, Something Wonderful, The Phantom of the Opera and The Secret Garden.

The current cast of Fun Home also features Tony winner Michael Cerveris, Tony nominee Beth Malone, Gabriella Pizzolo, Roberta Colindrez, Zell Steele Morrow, Joel Perez and Cole Grey.

Check out below our exclusive video of Luker discussing taking on the role of the Fun Home matriarch and a special performance of "Days and Days."