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Watch Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara Deliver on Promise to "Do the Worm"

The dance stylings of this adorable ”King and I” star go far beyond the waltz.

Bethany Rickwald

Bethany Rickwald

| New York City |

June 10, 2015

Fans of the effervescent Kelli O'Hara were flying high when the six-time nominee won her first Tony Award this past Sunday night (for Leading Actress in a Musical in The King and I). Almost nothing could get us down. But O'Hara's near-perfect acceptance speech did leave us feeling a tiny shred of disappointment. Before jigging delightfully offstage, the actress cried, "I'm gonna do the worm!"

But she didn't…that is, until last night.

During a backstage moment at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre, O'Hara stripped down to her Victorian underthings and gave her new Tony the kind of celebration it deserves.

Wouldn't the King be surprised if Anna pulled out this sweet move next time he asks her to dance?

— Kelli O’Hara (@kelliohara) June 10, 2015

She's the breakdancing queen of our hearts.

For tickets to The King and I, click here.

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