Kelli O'Hara
Birth Place: Edmond, OK, USA
Latest News on Kelli O'Hara:
Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway (Jan 28, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway (Jan 28, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
BIO
Kelli Christine O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer, most known for her work on the Broadway and opera stages.
An eight-time Tony Award nominee, O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King and I. She also received Tony nominations for her performances in The Light in the Piazza (2005), The Pajama Game (2006), South Pacific (2008), Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012), The Bridges of Madison County (2014), Kiss Me, Kate (2019), and Days of Wine and Roses (2024).
O'Hara received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical in 2024 for Days of Wine and Roses. She was nominated for the Olivier Award for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the West End revival of The King and I.
O'Hara made her debut at The Metropolitan Opera in a 2014 production of Franz Lehár's The Merry Widow. In 2018, she played the role of Despina in the Met Opera's production of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte. In 2022, she returned to the Met, starring as Laura Brown in Kevin Puts' The Hours, a role she and co-stars Renee Fleming and Joyce DiDonato reprised for eight performance in May 2024.
She has also played roles in television series, such as Masters of Sex, 13 Reasons Why, and The Gilded Age, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her starring role in the 2017 web drama series The Accidental Wolf.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Kirsten
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Ensign Nellie Forbush [Replacement]
Ensign Nellie Forbush
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Young Phyllis [Replacement]
Young Hattie
Lady of the Ensemble
Young Sally (Understudy)
Young Phyllis (Understudy)
Young Heidi (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Kate [Replacement]
Emma Carew (Understudy) [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Kelli O’Hara, Days of Wine and Roses
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Kelli O’Hara, Days of Wine and Roses
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Days of Wine and Roses
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Days of Wine and Roses
winner
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre
Kelli O'Hara
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Kelli O'Hara, Kiss Me, Kate
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Kiss Me, Kate
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Kiss Me, Kate
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The King and I
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Kelli O'Hara, The King and I
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The King and I
winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The King and I
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Bridges of Madison County
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Kelli O'Hara, The Bridges of Madison County
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Bridges of Madison County
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Bridges of Madison County
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Kelli O'Hara, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O’Hara , Nice Work If You Can Get It
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, South Pacific
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, South Pacific
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Pajama Game
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Pajama Game
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Light in the Piazza
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Kelli O'Hara, The Light in the Piazza
Videos
Video: Watch Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming & More in THE HOURS Preview Ahead of its Premiere on PBS
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter Sing 'From A Distance' For Bette Midler at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2021
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2021
VIDEO: Jose Llana Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 3, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Dianne Reeves Perform 'It Don't Mean A Thing' From THE KENNEDY CENTER AT 50 Concert
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2021
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Performs 'You'll Never Walk Alone' at New York's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2021
VIDEO: Renee Fleming Launches 'Healing Breath' Series to Help COVID-19 Survivors
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Kelli O'Hara Talk Audition Stories & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2021
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Hosts FRIDAY NIGHT THRIVE LIVE! For Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Fall Into Scenes from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from THE PAJAMA GAME, with Kelli O'Hara and Harry Connick Jr.
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2020
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Partners With Westport Country Playhouse For 'Getting to Know You: A Celebration of Young Artists'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2020
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Shares Favorite Memories From FOLLIES, THE PAJAMA GAME, and KISS ME KATE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Will Host Westport Country Playhouse's Live-Streamed Showcase of Young Performers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2020
VIDEO: Darren Criss Performs Acoustic "Being Alive" For THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW Benefit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2020
TV: Watch Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley & More Tribute Jerry Herman!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2020
TV: Looking Back At Harry Connick Jr.'s Opening Night In ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 12, 2019
News
Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway
Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!
Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Watch Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming & More in THE HOURS Preview Ahead of its Premiere on PBS
Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera by from Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s novel, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway.” The opera also stars Tony winner Kelli O’Hara and opera star Joyce DiDonato. Christine Baranski hosts the special. Watch a first look video now!
Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera by from Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s novel, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway.” The opera also stars Tony winner Kelli O’Hara and opera star Joyce DiDonato. Christine Baranski hosts the special. Watch a first look video now!
FUNNY GIRL, MOULIN ROUGE!, and More Set For Des Moines Performing Arts 2023-24 Season
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the 2023-24 Willis Broadway Series! Now's your chance to experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated Broadway national tours including a few fan-favorites returning to the Des Moines Civic Center!
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the 2023-24 Willis Broadway Series! Now's your chance to experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated Broadway national tours including a few fan-favorites returning to the Des Moines Civic Center!
Photos: Amanda Green Celebrates February At Birdland
See photos of Birdland favorite, two-time Tony-nominated and Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer Amanda Green and her Amazing Friends, performing an evening of her hilarious and moving songs.
See photos of Birdland favorite, two-time Tony-nominated and Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer Amanda Green and her Amazing Friends, performing an evening of her hilarious and moving songs.
Brian Stokes Mitchell Comes to the Lied Center This Month
Two-time Tony Award® winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career spanning more than 40 years in Broadway, television, film, recordings, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. His one-night-only concert at the Lied Center will include music from Les Mis, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, and many more!
Two-time Tony Award® winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career spanning more than 40 years in Broadway, television, film, recordings, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. His one-night-only concert at the Lied Center will include music from Les Mis, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, and many more!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; at The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Kelli O'Hara, Denée Benton, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Featured in Audible Theater Originals
Audible Inc. has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles. In addition to presenting thrilling live performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village, audio plays are a staple of Audible Theater's programming, which continues to deliver the theater experience to millions of listeners around the world.
Audible Inc. has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles. In addition to presenting thrilling live performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village, audio plays are a staple of Audible Theater's programming, which continues to deliver the theater experience to millions of listeners around the world.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents the Met Opera's THE HOURS This Month
Soprano Renée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel.
Soprano Renée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel.
The Lonesome Frets and Sammie Jay Will Join Jeremy Jordan and Age of Madness at Debut UK Show
Jeremy Jordan and his band AGE OF MADNESS have announced that George Maguire and Rachael Wooding with their band, THE LONESOME FRETS and singer-songwriter SAMMIE JAY will be joining them at their debut UK shows HERE at Outernet on Sunday 13 November 2022 at 7.30pm.
Jeremy Jordan and his band AGE OF MADNESS have announced that George Maguire and Rachael Wooding with their band, THE LONESOME FRETS and singer-songwriter SAMMIE JAY will be joining them at their debut UK shows HERE at Outernet on Sunday 13 November 2022 at 7.30pm.
Podcast Hosts Jesse McAnally and Andrew DeWolf to Stream a Watch-a-Long for GREASE and GREASE 2
On May 21st 2022 at 7pm EST McAnally and DeWolf will stream a watch-a-long for both Grease films to celebrate their years of collaboration on Musicals with Cheese.
On May 21st 2022 at 7pm EST McAnally and DeWolf will stream a watch-a-long for both Grease films to celebrate their years of collaboration on Musicals with Cheese.
Musical Adaptation Of FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER to Receive 29 Hour Reading
The beloved novel From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsberg is becoming a new family musical for the theatrical stage. Adam Ben-David (Music), Jessica Penzias (Book), and Christyn Budzyna (Lyrics) will receive a 29-hour reading in New York City on May 16, 2022, at the JCC Manhattan.
The beloved novel From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsberg is becoming a new family musical for the theatrical stage. Adam Ben-David (Music), Jessica Penzias (Book), and Christyn Budzyna (Lyrics) will receive a 29-hour reading in New York City on May 16, 2022, at the JCC Manhattan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Kelli O'Hara been in?
Kelli O'Hara has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Kelli O'Hara been in?
Kelli O'Hara has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Kelli O'Hara's first West End show?
Kelli O'Hara's first West End show was The King and I which opened in 2018
What awards has Kelli O'Hara been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The King and I, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The King and I, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bridges of Madison County, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Bridges of Madison County, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Bridges of Madison County, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Bridges of Madison County, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific , Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pajama Game, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza.
What awards has Kelli O'Hara won?
Kelli O'Hara has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Days of Wine and Roses. She also received the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, she was honored with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards. O'Hara has won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The King and I, and she received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performance in The King and I.
Videos