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Kelli O'Hara
Soprano
Born April 16, 1976 in Oklahoma, United States (50 years old)
Opera
Kelli Christine O'Hara is an American actress and singer, most known for her work on the Broadway and opera stages.
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Career Trajectory
Kelli O'Hara emerged as a Broadway force in the early 2000s, initially gaining recognition for her luminous soprano in The Light in the Piazza, a role that showcased both her vocal prowess and dramatic sensitivity. Her career reached its apex with a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Anna Leonowens in the 2015 Lincoln Center revival of The King and I, a performance widely regarded as the definitive modern interpretation of the role. Since then, she has remained Broadway's most sought-after leading lady, anchoring major revivals including South Pacific and Kiss Me, Kate, while simultaneously maintaining an active presence in opera and concert music.
Career Highlight
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for The King and I (2015)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Soprano
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1976 · Oklahoma, United States
- Active since
- 2015
Training & Education
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Engagements
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