Ali Stroker, the acclaimed young actress who was the first performer in a wheelchair to ever perform on Broadway, is returning to the stage yet again, in a new production of Rodger & Hammerstein’s iconic musical Oklahoma!

Check out CBS New York’s recent interview with this breakout star about her role as Ado Annie and the importance of disability representation below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laa5TdR5t2o

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