Kelli O'Hara
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Kelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.
O'Hara has been nominated for three Tony Awards, one for her performance as Clara Johnson in The Light in the Piazza, one for her performance as Babe Williams in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Pajama Game, where she starred alongside Harry Connick Jr. and Michael McKean, and most recently for her performance as Nellie Forbush in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of South Pacific.
O'Hara was recently seen as Dot/Marie in the L.A. Reprise! concert staging of Sunday in the Park with George.
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[edit] Early life
O'Hara grew up in Oklahoma where she attended Oklahoma City University, graduating with a Bachelor's of Music in vocal performance/opera. O'Hara studied voice with Florence Birdwell, who also taught Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth four years earlier. O'Hara and Chenoweth are both alumnae of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
[edit] Personal life
O'Hara is married to Greg Naughton, son of actor James Naughton.
[edit] Stage roles
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- South Pacific (2008) as Nellie Forbush
- The Pajama Game (2006) as Babe Williams
- The Light in the Piazza (2005) as Clara Johnson
- Dracula, the Musical (2004) as Lucy Westenra
- Sweet Smell of Success: The Musical (2002) as Susan
- Follies (2001) as Young Hattie/Ensemble, then as Young Phyllis
- Jekyll & Hyde (2000) as Kate (replacement) / Emma (understudy)
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- The Light in the Piazza (2004) as Franca (in Seattle and Chicago)
- My Life with Albertine (2003) as Albertine (off-Broadway)
- Beauty (2003) (La Jolla Playhouse)
[edit] Discography
- 2008 Wonder in the World
Cast recordings
- 2006 Harry on Broadway, Act I -- two-disc set: 1. Original Broadway cast recording The Pajama Game; 2. Songs from Thou Shalt Not, Harry Connick Jr. featuring Kelli O'Hara
- 2005 The Light in the Piazza
- 2003 My Life With Albertine
- 2002 Sweet Smell of Success
[edit] Awards and nominations
- 2008 Tony nomination: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, South Pacific
- 2006 Tony nomination: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, The Pajama Game
- 2006 Drama Desk Award nomination: Outstanding Actress in a Musical, The Pajama Game
- 2006 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination: Outstanding Actress in a Musical, The Pajama Game
- 2006 Broadway.com Audience Award nomination: Favorite Leading Actress in a Broadway Musical, The Pajama Game
- 2006 Broadway.com Audience Award nomination: Favorite Onstage Pair -- Harry Connick, Jr. & Kelli O'Hara, The Pajama Game
- 2005 Tony nomination: Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, The Light in the Piazza
- 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination: Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, The Light in the Piazza
- 2005 Broadway.com Audience Award nomination: Favorite Featured Actress in a Broadway Musical, The Light in the Piazza
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Kelli O'Hara at the Internet Movie Database
- Kelli O'Hara at the Internet Broadway Database
- Unofficial fansite
- Kelli O'Hara Forum
- Kelli O'Hara - Downstage Center interview at American Theatre Wing.org
- Kelli O'Hara Interview by Beth Stevens on Broadway.com
