Kelli O'Hara

Kelli Christine O'Hara is an American actress and singer, known for her work on Broadway and opera stages. Born on April 16, 1976, O'Hara has been nominated for the Tony Award seven times. In 2015, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Anna Leonowens in the revival of The King and I. O'Hara has also been nominated 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), and Kiss Me, Kate (2019). She received an Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Anna Leonowens in the West End revival of The King and I. O'Hara made her debut at The Metropolitan Opera in 2014 and has since performed in productions such as The Merry Widow and Cosi fan tutte. In 2022, she starred as Laura Brown in Kevin Puts' The Hours at the Met Opera.