Laura Michelle Kelly, who won an Olivier Award for originating the role of Mary Poppins in the West End, begins performances at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre.

In addition to Mary Poppins, Kelly has an eclectic resume of stage credits, including her Broadway debut as Hodel in the 2004 revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Her West End roles include taking over the role of Swallow in the original production of Whistle Down the Wind, Eponine in Les Miserables, Sophie in Mamma Mia!, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings and Karen in Speed-the-Plow. The actress released her debut solo album, The Storm Inside, in 2005. Kelly is also attached to the upcoming musical adaptation of the hit movie Ghost, directed by Tony winner Matthew Warchus (who directed the actress in LOTR).