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Walnut Street Theatre Gala: Legends
August 14, 2024
Joined by her incredible pianist, Dr. Chris Shepard, Rebecca performed her Oscar Songbook for a sold-out audience at the Pinckney Boathouse in Wolfeboro, NH. Singing 22 Oscar-winning songs, she regaled the audience with personal anecdotes and stories about the songs, the films, and her own interactions with some of Hollywood's greatest stars.
Walnut Street Theatre Gala: Legends
The Ladies Who Lunch Podcast: Episode 216
Walnut Street Theatre Gala: Legends
May 16, 2024
Celebrating 215 years of performances at the Walnut Street Theatre! This year's gala theme: Legends, celebrated Arts Education Accessibility and the Legends of America’s Oldest Theatre. Rebecca was joined by several of her colleagues performing songs from legendary shows along with shows that have been popular at the Walnut.
The Ladies Who Lunch Podcast: Episode 216
The Ladies Who Lunch Podcast: Episode 216
Beauty and The Beast At Walnut Street Theatre
January 19, 2024
Rebecca joined podcast host, Paul Reid, Jr., for a lively discussion about her time in The Phantom of The Opera (both the Hal Prince Broadway version and the Laurence Conner 25th Anniversary restaged version), her time playing Florence Foster Jenkins at Walnut Street Theatre, the Philadelphia theatre scene, and old movies.
Beauty and The Beast At Walnut Street Theatre
Elvis: A Musical Revolution At Walnut Street Theatre
Beauty and The Beast At Walnut Street Theatre
November 21- December 31, 2023
Reprising her role from the Walnut's 2005 production, Rebecca celebrated the holidays playing Madame de la Grande Bouche for 50 performances. She was joined by fellow Phantom alum, Julia Udine as Belle, and Dan Wisniewski as the Beast. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by Kim Arnett.
Elvis: A Musical Revolution At Walnut Street Theatre
Elvis: A Musical Revolution At Walnut Street Theatre
Elvis: A Musical Revolution At Walnut Street Theatre
October 3 - November 5, 2023
North American Premier! Directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun, this new musical celebrated the cultural icon who changed the history of music. Rebecca played Gladys Presley, Elvis' devoted mother along with Lucas Pastrana as Elvis, and Hunter Silverman and Joey Caroto as young Elvis.
The Sound of Music at PCLO
Elvis: A Musical Revolution At Walnut Street Theatre
Elvis: A Musical Revolution At Walnut Street Theatre
July 11-16, 2023
Capping off a whirl-wind summer, Rebecca reprised her role as Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music at Pittsburgh CLO, a show she first performed there in 2005. Directed by Marc Robin, the production boasted a 29 piece live orchestra conducted by Thom Culcasi at the beautiful 2,800 seat Benedum Center.
Cinderella at Sacramento Music Circus
Cinderella at Sacramento Music Circus
Cinderella at Sacramento Music Circus
June 27 - July 2, 2023
Reprising one of her favorite roles to date, Rebecca joined the cast of Broadway at Music Circus' production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella as Marie (Fairy Godmother). Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre, critics called Rebecca's performance, "Enchanting" (Broadway World).
Shear Madness at Fulton Theatre
Cinderella at Sacramento Music Circus
Cinderella at Sacramento Music Circus
May 16 - June 11, 2023
This hilarious whodunnit, directed by Marc Robin, became The Fulton Theatre's second highest grossing production in their studio theatre. As the wise-cracking, gum-snapping, nail polishing hairdresser, Rebecca was voted the murder by enthusiastic audiences more times than not.
The Oscar Songbook in Key Largo
Cinderella at Sacramento Music Circus
The Oscar Songbook in Key Largo
March 11, 2023
The night before the official 2023 Oscar ceremony, Rebecca joined her friend and music director Dan Kazemi for a private Oscar party and fundraising event for the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, All Charities. Together they performed Rebecca's newest concert/cabaret, The Oscar Songbook, which featured over 22 Oscar winning songs.
BROADS! at 1812 Productions
R& H Cinderella at Walnut Street
The Oscar Songbook in Key Largo
January 26 - February 26, 2023
From Mae West to Sophie Tucker to Rusty Warren, Rebecca channeled some of the bawdiest, boldest and funniest women in comedy for this original production which featured classic and original material. Curated and directed by Jennifer Childs, BROADS! also starred Philadelphia favorites, MB Scallen and Melanye Finister.
R& H Cinderella at Walnut Street
R& H Cinderella at Walnut Street
R& H Cinderella at Walnut Street
November 22 - December 31, 2022
Flying high as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, Marie, Rebecca took 48 magical flights (literally!) over Cinderella's golden carriage at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. This visually stunning production with a cast of Philadelphia favorites turned out to be one of her favorite shows to date. Cinderella also marked Rebecca's 22nd show at the Walnut.
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
Broadway Showstoppers with Hershey Symphony
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 24, 2022
Representing Walnut Street Theatre's production of Cinderella, Rebecca (Fairy Godmother) joined Kathryn Brunner (Cinderella) to perform a short medley from the show right in front of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The oldest theatre in America joined forces with the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in America to create Thanksgiving Day magic!
ROCKY, the Musical at Walnut Street
Broadway Showstoppers with Hershey Symphony
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
October 4 - November 6, 2022
The highly anticipated Broadway musical version of ROCKY finally made its triumphant regional premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Rebecca played Gloria, the owner of the pet store where Adrian works and Paulie's girlfriend for 41 knock-out performances. (Pictured: Rebecca as Gloria with Fran Prisco as Paulie and Gritty)
Broadway Showstoppers with Hershey Symphony
Broadway Showstoppers with Hershey Symphony
Broadway Showstoppers with Hershey Symphony
September 24, 2022
From Rodgers & Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber to Stephen Sondheim to Lerner & Loewe. Broadway Showstoppers with the Hershey Symphony was conducted by Gregory Woodbridge, and was a one night only celebration of Broadway magic with Rebecca and Wicked's Jonathan Shew.
July 4th Pops with West Virginia Symphony
Always...Patsy Cline at Walnut Street Theatre
Broadway Showstoppers with Hershey Symphony
July 4, 2022
Rebecca fulfilled a childhood dream by singing with her hometown orchestra, the West Virginia Symphony. Conducted by Mélisse Brunet, Rebecca sang a variety of patriotic songs as well as an arrangement of "Country Roads" by composer and arranger Matt Jackfert. This was also the grand finale of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta.
Sound of Music at Maine State Music Theatre
Always...Patsy Cline at Walnut Street Theatre
Always...Patsy Cline at Walnut Street Theatre
June 8-25, 2022
Rebecca reprised her role as Sister Berthe of Nonnberg Abbey in Maine State Music Theatre's season opening production of The Sound of Music. Directed & choreographed by Marc Robin, with music direction by Ben McNaboe, the same creative team as the Fulton Theatre's production.
Always...Patsy Cline at Walnut Street Theatre
Always...Patsy Cline at Walnut Street Theatre
Always...Patsy Cline at Walnut Street Theatre
April 12 - May 15, 2022
Always...Patsy Cline opened the spring mainstage season at the Walnut. This two person cast incudes Rebecca as Louise and Jenny Lee Stern as Patsy Cline. The show was directed by Debi Marcucci with music direction by Chris Burcheri and features a 6 piece on-stage band with some of Philly's best players.
The Sound of Music at Fulton Theatre
The Little Mermaid at Walnut Street Theatre
The Little Mermaid at Walnut Street Theatre
February 22nd - March 27th, 2022
The hills were alive in the center of Lancaster, PA, with this amazing cast of The Sound of Music at the Fulton Theatre. The production was directed by Marc Robin with music direction by Ben McNaboe. Rebecca played Sister Berthe and will be reprising her role at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick, ME, this summer.
The Little Mermaid at Walnut Street Theatre
The Little Mermaid at Walnut Street Theatre
The Little Mermaid at Walnut Street Theatre
November 24, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Walnut Street Theatre kicked off their holiday season with Disney's The Little Mermaid. After a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic, Rebecca was finally able to return to live theatre playing Ursula, the Sea Witch. Directed by Glenn Casale with Choreography by John MacInnes, the production runs until January 2, 2022. Also starring Diana Huey as Ariel and Sean Thompson as Prince Eric.