Kari Ely
Latest News on Kari Ely:
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Grandel Opens the 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (Aug 10, 2024)
Interview: Chatting with Michael Wilson Director of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF in St. Louis (Jul 3, 2024)
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at STAGES St. Louis is as Beautiful as a Louisiana Magnolia Tree in Full Bloom (Jun 6, 2024)
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Grandel Opens the 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (Aug 10, 2024)
Interview: Chatting with Michael Wilson Director of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF in St. Louis (Jul 3, 2024)
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at STAGES St. Louis is as Beautiful as a Louisiana Magnolia Tree in Full Bloom (Jun 6, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
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Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Kari ElyLong Day’s Journey Into Night
winner
Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Kari ElyWhy Torture is Wrong, and The People Who Love Them
Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Kari ElySonia Flew
Kevin Kline Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Kari ElyThoroughly Modern Millie
Kevin Kline Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Kari ElyChaim’s Love Song
Kevin Kline Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Kari ElyA Little Night Music
Kevin Kline Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Kari ElyKindertransport
Kevin Kline Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Kari ElyReturn of the Bedbug
Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Kari ElyCabaret
Kevin Kline Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Kari ElyFootloose
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Christopher Guilmet, Pamela Brumley and More in MY FAIR LADY at STAGES St. Louis
by Stage Tube - Sep 10, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Christopher Guilmet, Pamela Brumley and More in Rehearsals for MY FAIR LADY
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 4, 2013
TV: Erin Davie & Ron Bohmer Perform 'Color and Light' in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 6, 2012
TV: First Look at Erin Davie, Ron Bohmer et al. in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 5, 2012
News
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Grandel Opens the 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis
The 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis opened on Thursday evening with stunning production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Acclaimed director Michael Wilson has tailored a blistering production with a talented group of local actors to tell Williams’ story of lies deceit, sexual repression, strained familial relationships, and mortality. The highly anticipated production continues at The Grandel Theatre through August 18th as part of the festival events.
The 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis opened on Thursday evening with stunning production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Acclaimed director Michael Wilson has tailored a blistering production with a talented group of local actors to tell Williams’ story of lies deceit, sexual repression, strained familial relationships, and mortality. The highly anticipated production continues at The Grandel Theatre through August 18th as part of the festival events.
Interview: Chatting with Michael Wilson Director of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF in St. Louis
Acclaimed theatre director Michael Wilson will be spending the summer in St. Louis to helm the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis’ production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Wilson, who has long examined the works of Tennessee Williams could not pass up the opportunity to work in St. Louis.
Acclaimed theatre director Michael Wilson will be spending the summer in St. Louis to helm the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis’ production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Wilson, who has long examined the works of Tennessee Williams could not pass up the opportunity to work in St. Louis.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at STAGES St. Louis is as Beautiful as a Louisiana Magnolia Tree in Full Bloom
For the second year in a row, STAGES St. Louis knocks it out of the park with a non-musical offering. STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a laugh out loud comedy-drama about sisterhood and how friends overcome fear, uncertainty, sadness, and profound grief. Price’s directorial vision, the casts’ exceptional performances, and the ravishing work of the technical team make this production as beautiful as a Louisiana magnolia tree in full June bloom.
For the second year in a row, STAGES St. Louis knocks it out of the park with a non-musical offering. STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a laugh out loud comedy-drama about sisterhood and how friends overcome fear, uncertainty, sadness, and profound grief. Price’s directorial vision, the casts’ exceptional performances, and the ravishing work of the technical team make this production as beautiful as a Louisiana magnolia tree in full June bloom.
STAGES St. Louis Announces Complete Casting for STEEL MAGNOLIAS
STAGES St. Louis unveiled their stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The cast includes Amy Loui (M'Lynn), Taylor Quick (Shelby), Jilanne Marie Klaus (Truvy), Abigail Isom (Annelle), Zoe Vonder Haar (Ouiser), Kari Ely (Clairee) Lari White (Standby), Lexy Witcher (Standby), and Meme Wolff (Standby). This beloved story, known for its memorable characters and heartfelt message, will grace the stage from May 31 – June 30 in The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
STAGES St. Louis unveiled their stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The cast includes Amy Loui (M'Lynn), Taylor Quick (Shelby), Jilanne Marie Klaus (Truvy), Abigail Isom (Annelle), Zoe Vonder Haar (Ouiser), Kari Ely (Clairee) Lari White (Standby), Lexy Witcher (Standby), and Meme Wolff (Standby). This beloved story, known for its memorable characters and heartfelt message, will grace the stage from May 31 – June 30 in The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Review: WEDDING BAND at The Catherine B. Berges Theatre At COCA
Jones collaborates with his cast and crew to mount an artful production of Alice Childress’ important story. He captures the grievous nature of oppressive racism and the fears of mixed-race couples in doomed relationships. This outstanding production of Wedding Band is being presented by The Black Rep at COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre through March 31st.
Jones collaborates with his cast and crew to mount an artful production of Alice Childress’ important story. He captures the grievous nature of oppressive racism and the fears of mixed-race couples in doomed relationships. This outstanding production of Wedding Band is being presented by The Black Rep at COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre through March 31st.
Review: THE GOOD SHIP ST. LOUIS at Upstream Theater
The world premiere of 'The Good Ship St. Louis' is beautiful, theatrical, stylish, poetic, rich. It's a gracefully told tale of doomed refugees.
The world premiere of 'The Good Ship St. Louis' is beautiful, theatrical, stylish, poetic, rich. It's a gracefully told tale of doomed refugees.
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis: En Avant! To Air On Classic 107.3
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWStL) moves to the airwaves this November 5th through the 15th. It centers on Williams' most famous and personal play, 'The Glass Menagerie,' featuring works that illuminate the artistry of his St. Louis-based masterpiece.
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWStL) moves to the airwaves this November 5th through the 15th. It centers on Williams' most famous and personal play, 'The Glass Menagerie,' featuring works that illuminate the artistry of his St. Louis-based masterpiece.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS: EN AVANT! to Air on Classic 107.3
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis will move to the airwaves this November 5th through the 15th. It centers on Williams' most famous and personal play, 'The Glass Menagerie,' featuring works that illuminate the artistry of his St. Louis-based masterpiece.
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis will move to the airwaves this November 5th through the 15th. It centers on Williams' most famous and personal play, 'The Glass Menagerie,' featuring works that illuminate the artistry of his St. Louis-based masterpiece.
Photo Flash: THE BOY FROM OZ Dazzles Audiences At STAGES St. Louis
STAGES St. Louis opens its 33rd Season with the dazzling Midwest Premiere of THE BOY FROM OZ! Join STAGES now through June 30th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood for the show that has been hailed as the 'MUST-SEE Jukebox Musical' of the summer by Calvin Wilson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
STAGES St. Louis opens its 33rd Season with the dazzling Midwest Premiere of THE BOY FROM OZ! Join STAGES now through June 30th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood for the show that has been hailed as the 'MUST-SEE Jukebox Musical' of the summer by Calvin Wilson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
4th Tennessee Williams Fest STL Is A Massive Success
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis produced its 2019 festival in the Grand Center Arts District to much critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance. Running May 9 through May 19, with multiple offerings across various venues, the Festival breathed new life into the work and legacy of St. Louis' own, Tennessee Williams.
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis produced its 2019 festival in the Grand Center Arts District to much critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance. Running May 9 through May 19, with multiple offerings across various venues, the Festival breathed new life into the work and legacy of St. Louis' own, Tennessee Williams.
St. Louis Actors' Studio Announces 13th Season 'Two to Tango'
October 2019 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's Thirteenth season, themed "Two to Tango". With the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve, the season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships : Mentor and Apprentice; Husband and wife; Mothers and Child.
October 2019 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's Thirteenth season, themed "Two to Tango". With the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve, the season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships : Mentor and Apprentice; Husband and wife; Mothers and Child.
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Presents A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR
Four eccentric and unforgettable women fry chicken, plan a picnic to Creve Coeur Lake, and cope with loneliness and lost dreams in an efficiency apartment on Enright Avenue in the Central West End circa the mid-1930s.
Four eccentric and unforgettable women fry chicken, plan a picnic to Creve Coeur Lake, and cope with loneliness and lost dreams in an efficiency apartment on Enright Avenue in the Central West End circa the mid-1930s.
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Announces THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA as the 2019 Main Stage Production
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis will present Tennessee Williams' steamy and startling 'The Night of the Iguana' as its main stage production at the Grandel Theatre on May 9-19.
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis will present Tennessee Williams' steamy and startling 'The Night of the Iguana' as its main stage production at the Grandel Theatre on May 9-19.
Tennessee Williams Fest STL Announces 2019 Main Stage Production
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis - named the "Arts Startup of the Year" for 2019 by the Arts & Education Council - will present Tennessee Williams' steamy and startling "The Night of the Iguana" as its main stage production at the Grandel Theatre on May 9-19. Jim Butz, Lavonne Byers, Nisi Sturgis, Elizabeth Townsend, and Harry Weber headline as Americans who are hiding-or seeking-or both-at a seedy Mexican hotel during the run-up to World War II. Tim Ocel will once again direct, having guided last year's "A Streetcar Named Desire" to a record 11 award nominations by the St. Louis Theater Circle.
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis - named the "Arts Startup of the Year" for 2019 by the Arts & Education Council - will present Tennessee Williams' steamy and startling "The Night of the Iguana" as its main stage production at the Grandel Theatre on May 9-19. Jim Butz, Lavonne Byers, Nisi Sturgis, Elizabeth Townsend, and Harry Weber headline as Americans who are hiding-or seeking-or both-at a seedy Mexican hotel during the run-up to World War II. Tim Ocel will once again direct, having guided last year's "A Streetcar Named Desire" to a record 11 award nominations by the St. Louis Theater Circle.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE FOXES Illuminates Aristocracy, Greed at St. Louis Actors' Studio
Lillian Hellman's 1939 drama, The Little Foxes, is a well-made drama about Southern aristocratic avarice and female suppression. When brothers Oscar (Bob Gerchen) and Ben (Chuck Brinkley) Giddens-who have inherited the whole of their father's fortune-go to their sister Regina (Kari Ely) needing money to build a cotton mill, Regina, the only sister in the Giddens family, must cunningly exploit her depressed husband Horace (William Roth), and outsmart her scheming brothers, if she is to enjoy any independence or wealth of her own.
Lillian Hellman's 1939 drama, The Little Foxes, is a well-made drama about Southern aristocratic avarice and female suppression. When brothers Oscar (Bob Gerchen) and Ben (Chuck Brinkley) Giddens-who have inherited the whole of their father's fortune-go to their sister Regina (Kari Ely) needing money to build a cotton mill, Regina, the only sister in the Giddens family, must cunningly exploit her depressed husband Horace (William Roth), and outsmart her scheming brothers, if she is to enjoy any independence or wealth of her own.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces Cast for Inaugural 'In the Works' Productions
Ben Nordstrom and Kari Ely will play opposite one another in "Into the Breeches!," the headlining production of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' new program titled, In the Works, set for Oct. 28 through Nov. 24, at the Grandel Theatre. Written by George Brant and directed by Nancy Bell, the month-long, ticketed production is the culmination of the Festival's 2018 season.
Ben Nordstrom and Kari Ely will play opposite one another in "Into the Breeches!," the headlining production of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' new program titled, In the Works, set for Oct. 28 through Nov. 24, at the Grandel Theatre. Written by George Brant and directed by Nancy Bell, the month-long, ticketed production is the culmination of the Festival's 2018 season.
MAMMA MIA! Makes Its Sparkling Debut At STAGES
STAGES St. Louis continues its 32nd Season with the dazzling show MAMMA MIA!. Join STAGES July 20th through August 19th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood for this romantic, funny, and festive musical.
STAGES St. Louis continues its 32nd Season with the dazzling show MAMMA MIA!. Join STAGES July 20th through August 19th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood for this romantic, funny, and festive musical.
Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! Wows Audiences At STAGES St. Louis
STAGES St. Louis continues its 32nd Season with the dazzling show MAMMA MIA!. Join STAGES now through August 19th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood for this romantic, funny, and festive musical.
STAGES St. Louis continues its 32nd Season with the dazzling show MAMMA MIA!. Join STAGES now through August 19th at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood for this romantic, funny, and festive musical.
Photo Flash: First Look at MAMMA MIA! At STAGES St. Louis
The ultimate feel-good show, MAMMA MIA! uses the music of ABBA to tell the hilarious and touching tale of a teen's search for her birth father on a Greek Island paradise. See why 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with this pop-music phenomenon of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and an unforgettable trip down the aisle! Chock full of explosive dance numbers, you'll want to unleash your inner "Dancing Queen" with such ABBA hits as "Winner Takes It All," "Take A Chance On Me," and the smash title tune, "Mamma Mia." This enchanting tale of love between mothers and daughters, laughter between old friends, and a celebration of newly found family is a guaranteed non-stop party that you won't want to miss!!
The ultimate feel-good show, MAMMA MIA! uses the music of ABBA to tell the hilarious and touching tale of a teen's search for her birth father on a Greek Island paradise. See why 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with this pop-music phenomenon of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and an unforgettable trip down the aisle! Chock full of explosive dance numbers, you'll want to unleash your inner "Dancing Queen" with such ABBA hits as "Winner Takes It All," "Take A Chance On Me," and the smash title tune, "Mamma Mia." This enchanting tale of love between mothers and daughters, laughter between old friends, and a celebration of newly found family is a guaranteed non-stop party that you won't want to miss!!
BWW Review: I DO! I DO! Delights Audiences While Celebrating the Institution of Marriage
In a beautifully polished performance, Corinne Melancon as Agnes and Steve Isom as Michael (or Kari Ely as Agnes and David Schmittou as Michael on an alternating performance schedule) open Stages St Louis' 2018 season with I Do! I Do! which is a two-character musical version of the Tony-award-winning Best Play, The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog.
In a beautifully polished performance, Corinne Melancon as Agnes and Steve Isom as Michael (or Kari Ely as Agnes and David Schmittou as Michael on an alternating performance schedule) open Stages St Louis' 2018 season with I Do! I Do! which is a two-character musical version of the Tony-award-winning Best Play, The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Kari Ely been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Why Torture is Wrong, and The People Who Love Them, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Sonia Flew, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Chaim’s Love Song, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for A Little Night Music, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Kindertransport, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Return of the Bedbug, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Cabaret and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Footloose.
What awards has Kari Ely won?
Kari Ely has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at the Kevin Kline Awards for her performance in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. She also received the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play at the Kevin Kline Awards for her role in Why Torture is Wrong, and The People Who Love Them.
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