Kelli O’Hara returns to play Nellie Forbush in the cast of Broadway’s South Pacific

Kelli O’Hara, whose performance as Nellie Forbush earned her Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations, returns to the role in the revival of South Pacific currently playing on Broadway.

O’Hara left the performance to welcome her first child, Owen James, to the world.

Laura Osnes (Grease) who played the role during her absence, will step down at O’Hara’s return this evening.


Discover more from Broadway Musical Blog

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Dishing out theater news and gossip from the Great White Way!

Become a Broadway Insider

Be the first to learn about Broadway news and announcements, read opening night reviews, and hear gossip and buzz! Subscribe, follow and join the conversation with other lovers of the Great White Way.

Discover more from Broadway Musical Blog

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading