Few vocalists are more admired than Linda Eder. Inspired as a child by Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and opera singer Eileen Farrell, she began performing cross-country, then spent time as a lounge singer until a 12-week win on the television show “Star Search” beckoned her to Broadway. For her starring role in “Jekyll & Hyde,” she won the Theater World Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. Fourteen solo albums later, she makes her Strathmore debut introducing songs from “Now,” her latest CD. All the songs were composed by Frank Wildhorn, her former husband, who writes with her artistry in mind. The styles range from beautiful, emotional Broadway ballads to big-band pop numbers.

“I used to choose songs that are more melody-based, but as I get older I look to lyrics that are intelligent and meaningful,” Eder said. “The lyrics of ‘No Finer Man’ touch me deeply because they remind me of my dad, a wonderful role model. I love the simplicity of ‘Ordinary People’ and the drama of ‘What’s Never Been Done Before.’ ”