Spotlight: Ali Stroker

Ali Stroker made history last Sunday night when she became the first actress in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award. Stroker, who was backstage because she had just sung "I Cain't Say No" moments before, was presented with the Featured Actress in a Musical award for playing Annie Ado in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She dedicated her win to children with disabilities. Stroker lost the use of her legs during a car accident at age two. She became the first actress in a wheelchair to perform on Broadway when she starred in the revival of Spring Awakening in 2015. After the Tony Awards, Stroker said all theater owners should ensure the backstage area is accessible for performers in wheelchairs. For more details on this story, go to
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48579977.

Ali Stroker

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