Linda Eder
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Linda Eder (born February 3, 1961) is a singer and Broadway star who has released several successful albums and has starred in the Broadway show Jekyll & Hyde. She was married to composer Frank Wildhorn, who wrote the score for Jekyll and Hyde. They have a son, Jake Ryan. She also appears on Wildhorn's concept cast recording of The Scarlet Pimpernel (musical) as Marguerite.
She was on the television show Star Search for thirteen weeks as an undefeated champion.
Eder counts as her greatest musical inspiration singer and actress Judy Garland. In 2006, she released a Garland tribute album, By Myself.
Eder tours frequently in the United States. Among her regular concert songs are "Don't Rain on My Parade," "Vienna," and "Man of La Mancha."
She has released several CDs inluding her most recent "By Myself" a tribute to Judy Garland. Her other CDs include "Gold," "Broadway My Way." "It's Time," "Storybook," "And So Much More," and "It's No Secret Anymore." She has also had several top dance remixes and has been featured on Broadway in a number of shows.
Linda is also an animal activist and has been seen on TV in several animal-related specials.