Ridgewood's Ali Stroker Is Doing 'Oklahoma!' Her Way: Report

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ali Stroker doesn't follow the rules. The revival of 'Oklahoma!' she is appearing in does not either. And that's just fine with her.

Stroker spoke to Variety recently about her career, Tony Nomination, and acting style.

"This show doesn't necessarily follow the rules. And that is so who I am," Stroker told Variety. "It's something that has been done before, but you're doing it in your own original way."

Stroker is used to breaking the rules. In 2015, she became the first actor in a wheelchair to perform on a Broadway stage. She played Anna in "Spring Awakening."

Stroker's performance in 'Oklahoma' earned her a Tony Award nomination.

Stroker became paralyzed from the waist down when she was 2. Her spinal cord was damaged in a car accident.

Stroker received critical acclaim for her role as "Olive" in "The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Paper Mill Playhouse, where she trained as an actress. The performance earned her a Barrymore Award nomination.

Stroker also appeared on "Charmed" and "Lethal Weapon" on television.

In 2012, she placed second on the second season of "The Glee Project" and appeared on Fox's "Glee" in 2013.

In 2017, Stroker received New York University's Distinguished Young Alumna Award. She attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Related:

• Ridgewood's Ali Stroker Nominated For Tony Award For 'Oklahoma!'
• Ridgewood's Ali Stroker Recipient Of Prestigious NYU Alumna Award

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