Megan Hilty
{{short description|American musical theatre actress (born 1981)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Megan Hilty
| image = Megan Hilty.jpg
| caption = Hilty in May 2008
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|3|29}}
| birth_place = Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
| education = Carnegie Mellon University {{small|(BFA)}}
| occupation = {{Flat list|
- Actress
- singer
}}
| years_active = 1995; 2004–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Brian Gallagher|2013}}
| children = 2
}}
Megan Hilty (born March 29, 1981){{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayspace.com/page/30-under-30-megan-hilty|title=30 Under 30 – Megan Hilty|website=BroadwaySpace.com|year=2011|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203122650/http://www.broadwayspace.com/page/30-under-30-megan-hilty|archive-date=2012-02-03}} is an American actress and singer. She rose to prominence for her roles in Broadway musicals, including her performance as Glinda in Wicked, Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, and her Tony Award–nominated roles as Brooke Ashton in Noises Off and Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her. She also starred as Ivy Lynn on the musical-drama series Smash, on which she sang the Grammy Award-nominated "Let Me Be Your Star", and portrayed Liz on the sitcom Sean Saves the World.
Early life
Hilty was born in Bellevue, Washington, the daughter of Donna and Jack Hilty. She began taking vocal lessons at the age of 12 and was interested in performing opera. She attended Sammamish High School in Bellevue then transferred to the Washington Academy of Performing Arts Conservatory High School in Redmond, and later attended the Chrysalis School in Woodinville.{{cite web|last=Owen|first=Rob|date=January 29, 2012|title='Smash's' Megan Hilty 'obsessed' with singing|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/smashs-megan-hilty-obsessed-with-singing/|access-date=June 12, 2021|website=The Seattle Times|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908175016/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/smashs-megan-hilty-obsessed-with-singing/|url-status=live}}
Hilty graduated from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2004 and is a member of the Actors' Equity Association.{{cite web | url=https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/h/ha-hn/megan-hilty/ | title=Kennedy Center bio | accessdate=7 September 2022 | archive-date=24 December 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224074154/https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/h/ha-hn/megan-hilty/ | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://www.last.fm/music/Megan+Hilty/+wiki | title=Last FM bio | accessdate=7 September 2022 | archive-date=8 September 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908175018/https://www.last.fm/music/Megan+Hilty/+wiki | url-status=live }} She is a recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in Musical Theater.{{cite web | url=https://www.arts-nsal.org/competitions-winners-upload/national-award-winners | title=National Award Winners | accessdate=7 September 2022 | archive-date=8 September 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908175017/https://www.arts-nsal.org/competitions-winners-upload/national-award-winners | url-status=live }}
Career
Shortly before graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, Hilty auditioned for the 2004 national tour of Little Shop of Horrors for the role of Audrey. However, despite being initially cast as Audrey, the producers let her go after Anthony Rapp was cast as Seymour and they told Hilty she was "too young/not age appropriate" to play opposite Rapp.
Hilty then auditioned for the musical Wicked. She moved to New York City after graduating and, in August 2004, made her Broadway debut as the standby for Glinda the Good Witch. She performed in the role for the first time on October 8, 2004, opposite Idina Menzel as Elphaba. Hilty took over the role from Jennifer Laura Thompson on May 31, 2005.{{cite news|url=https://playbill.com/article/mcclanahan-vereen-and-hilty-fly-into-wicked-may-31-com-126162|author=Andrew Gans|title=McClanahan, Vereen and Hilty Fly Into Wicked May 31|work=Playbill|accessdate=July 27, 2022|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908180520/https://playbill.com/article/mcclanahan-vereen-and-hilty-fly-into-wicked-may-31-com-126162|url-status=live}} After playing the role for a year, Hilty ended her run on May 28, 2006, and was succeeded by Kate Reinders.{{Cite web|last=Simonson|first=Robert|date=May 30, 2006|title=Kate Reinders to Join Broadway's Wicked on May 30 as New Glinda|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/kate-reinders-to-join-broadways-wicked-on-may-30-as-new-glinda-com-132803|website=Playbill|access-date=July 27, 2022|archive-date=July 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727161421/https://www.playbill.com/article/kate-reinders-to-join-broadways-wicked-on-may-30-as-new-glinda-com-132803|url-status=live}}
Hilty then reprised the role on the first national tour of the show from September through December 2006, replacing Kendra Kassebaum. Soon after, Hilty originated the role in the Los Angeles sit-down production, which began previews on February 10, 2007, and opened on February 21. She left the production on May 18, 2008, and was replaced by Erin Mackey, only to return on October 31, 2008, to close the production, which played its final performance on January 11, 2009.{{cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=October 17, 2008|title=Espinosa and Hilty to Return to Los Angeles Cast of Wicked|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/espinosa-and-hilty-to-return-to-los-angeles-cast-of-wicked-com-154403|access-date=June 12, 2021|website=Playbill|archive-date=June 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612033754/https://www.playbill.com/article/espinosa-and-hilty-to-return-to-los-angeles-cast-of-wicked-com-154403|url-status=live}}
Hilty starred in the musical Vanities during its premiere engagement at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts in Mountain View, California. In addition to her stage work, Hilty has made guest appearances on television shows including The Closer, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Ugly Betty, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Desperate Housewives, and Shark. She was the singing voice of Snow White in the animated feature film Shrek the Third.
In 2008, Hilty joined Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, and Marc Kudisch in the musical adaptation of the 1980 film 9 to 5. The production was directed by Joe Mantello, with a pre-Broadway run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, which opened on September 9, 2008. Hilty had participated in workshops and readings as the character Doralee Rhodes (the character Dolly Parton had played in the film version). The musical began preview performances on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on April 7, 2009, with an official opening on April 30, 2009, closing on September 6, 2009. For this role, Hilty was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.{{cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=April 20, 2009|title=Billy Elliot and Shrek Top Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/billy-elliot-and-shrek-top-outer-critics-circle-awards-nominations-com-160107|access-date=June 12, 2021|website=Playbill|archive-date=June 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612033806/https://www.playbill.com/article/billy-elliot-and-shrek-top-outer-critics-circle-awards-nominations-com-160107|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=April 21, 2009|title=75th Annual Drama League Award Nominees Announced|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/75th-annual-drama-league-award-nominees-announced-com-160142|access-date=June 12, 2021|work=Playbill}}{{cite web|last=Gans|first=Andrew|date=April 27, 2009|title=Drama Desk Nominees Announced; 9 to 5 Garners 15 Nominations|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/drama-desk-nominees-announced-9-to-5-garners-record-breaking-15-noms-com-160327|access-date=June 12, 2021|website=Playbill|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509024907/https://www.playbill.com/article/drama-desk-nominees-announced-9-to-5-garners-record-breaking-15-noms-com-160327|url-status=live}}
File:Megan Hilty 2014.jpg in December 2013]]
In 2009, Hilty appeared in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation entitled "Deep Fried and Minty Fresh", playing a fast food manager helping out with a murder at Choozy's Chicken. She also appeared in two episodes of Desperate Housewives as the other woman to Carlos' boss. Hilty also lent her talents in Rated RSO: The Music and Lyrics of Ryan Scott Oliver at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center in December 2009, alongside Lesli Margherita, Steve Kazee, Morgan Karr, Natalie Weiss, and others. Hilty also branched off into a coffee and tea product line.{{cite web|url=http://www.networthcoffeebrokers.com/megan.html|title=Megan Hilty|website=Net Worth Coffee Brokers|access-date=April 16, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090312075753/http://www.networthcoffeebrokers.com/megan.html|archive-date=March 12, 2009}} In 2010, Hilty confirmed that she would voice the character of the China Princess in the animated film Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return. In 2011, it was announced that she was cast in the NBC musical-drama series Smash, opposite Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, and Brian d'Arcy James.{{cite web|last=Diamond|first=Robert|date=February 9, 2011|title=Megan Hilty to Star in NBC's Musical Pilot|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Megan_Hilty_to_Star_in_NBCs_Musical_Pilot_SMASH_20110209|website=BroadwayWorld}} The series premiered on February 6, 2012, and aired for two seasons.
In May 2012, Hilty appeared in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as a part of the Encores! staged concert series. She appeared as Lorelei Lee alongside Brennan Brown, Simon Jones, and Rachel York. Hilty received rave reviews for her performance, with The New York Times rating her performance on par with those of Carol Channing and Marilyn Monroe.{{cite web|first=Ben|last=Brantley|url=http://theater.nytimes.com/2012/05/11/theater/reviews/gentlemen-prefer-blondes-with-megan-hilty-at-city-center.html?ref=theater|title=Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, with Megan Hilty, at City Center|website=The New York Times|date=May 10, 2012|access-date=January 11, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Lipton|first=Brian Scott|date=May 10, 2012|title=Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Review|url=http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/05-2012/gentlemen-prefer-blondes_56411.html|website=TheatreMania|access-date=May 10, 2012|archive-date=May 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513055931/http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/05-2012/gentlemen-prefer-blondes_56411.html|url-status=live}}
In November 2012, it was announced that Hilty would appear on the album I'm Ready: The Songs of Rob Rokicki.{{cite web|last=Rosky|first=Nicole|date=November 2, 2012|title=Megan Hilty, Emma Hunton and More Set for Rob Rokicki's Album Release Concert, 11/19|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Megan-Hilty-Emma-Hunton-and-More-Set-for-Rob-Rokickis-Album-Release-Concert-1119-20121102|website=BroadwayWorld|access-date=November 2, 2012|archive-date=March 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331162300/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Megan-Hilty-Emma-Hunton-and-More-Set-for-Rob-Rokickis-Album-Release-Concert-1119-20121102|url-status=live}} Hilty released her debut solo album, It Happens All the Time, on March 12, 2013.{{cite news|title=New CD from 'Smash' star Megan Hilty doesn't ease on down the Broadway-diva road|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=March 15, 2013|url=https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-03-15/entertainment/37727319_1_megan-hilty-breakup-album-rocky-road|access-date=March 21, 2013}}{{dead link|date=November 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} On June 13, 2013, it was announced that Hilty would star alongside Sean Hayes in the NBC sitcom Sean Saves the World. The series was cancelled on January 28, 2014, after airing 13 episodes.{{cite web|title=NBC Cancels 'Sean Saves the World'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-cancels-sean-saves-world-675161|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=January 28, 2014|first1=Lesley|last1=Goldberg|first2=Michael|last2=O'Connell|date=January 28, 2014}}
In July 2015, it was reported that Hilty would return to Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Noises Off, portraying Brooke Ashton.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/24/megan-hilty-campbell-scott-and-more-join-broadway-noises|title=Megan Hilty, Campbell Scott and more join Noises Off on Broadway|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|first=Marc|last=Snetiker|date=July 24, 2015|access-date=July 28, 2015|archive-date=July 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150727010238/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/24/megan-hilty-campbell-scott-and-more-join-broadway-noises|url-status=live}} For her performance, Hilty received nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.{{cite web|last=Diamond|first=Robert|date=May 3, 2016|title=2016 Tony Awards Nominations: HAMILTON Breaks Record with 16! And the Nominees Are...|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2016-Tony-Awards-Nominations-And-the-Nominees-Are-20160503|website=Broadway World|access-date=May 3, 2016|archive-date=May 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504120311/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2016-Tony-Awards-Nominations-And-the-Nominees-Are-20160503|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Rosky|first=Nicole|date=April 28, 2016|title=SHE LOVES ME, HAMILTON, THE CRUCIBLE & More Earn 2016 Drama League Nominations; Check Out the Full List!|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SHE-LOVES-ME-HAMILTON-THE-CRUCIBLE-More-Earn-2016-Drama-League-Nominations-Check-Out-the-Full-List-20160420|website=Broadway World|access-date=April 28, 2016|archive-date=April 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424093630/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SHE-LOVES-ME-HAMILTON-THE-CRUCIBLE-More-Earn-2016-Drama-League-Nominations-Check-Out-the-Full-List-20160420|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Nicole|last=Rosky|date=April 28, 2016|title=The 2016 Drama Desk Nominations: SHE LOVES ME, AMERICAN PSYCHO & BRIGHT STAR Lead!"|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-2016-Drama-Desk-Nominations--SHE-LOVES-ME-AMERICAN-PSYCHO-Bright-Star-Lead-20160428|website=Broadway World|access-date=April 28, 2016|archive-date=April 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429142835/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-2016-Drama-Desk-Nominations--SHE-LOVES-ME-AMERICAN-PSYCHO-Bright-Star-Lead-20160428|url-status=live}} That same year, she recurred as Charlene on Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce.{{cite web|first=Bryn Elise|last=Sandberg|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/smashs-megan-hilty-joins-girlfriends-810246|title='Smash' Alum Megan Hilty Joins 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 21, 2015|access-date=July 9, 2016|archive-date=October 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011101549/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/smashs-megan-hilty-joins-girlfriends-810246|url-status=live}} On July 7, 2016, Hilty appeared alongside Matthew Morrison for an evening with The New York Pops at the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.{{cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=July 7, 2016|title=Megan Hilty and Matthew Morrison Join the New York Pops Tonight|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-and-matthew-morrison-join-the-new-york-pops-tonight|website=Playbill|access-date=July 8, 2016|archive-date=July 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708133728/http://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-and-matthew-morrison-join-the-new-york-pops-tonight|url-status=live}}
In November 2021, it was announced that Hilty would be playing Lily St. Regis in NBC's Annie Live!, replacing Jane Krakowski who withdrew from the show after getting a breakthrough case of COVID-19.{{cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=November 12, 2021|title=Megan Hilty Steps In As Replacement For Covid-Struck Jane Krakowski In 'Annie Live!'|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/megan-hilty-jane-krakowski-annie-live-covid-1234873310/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=November 13, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628224405/https://deadline.com/2021/11/megan-hilty-jane-krakowski-annie-live-covid-1234873310/|url-status=live}}
In 2024, Hilty starred in the stage adaptation of Death Becomes Her as Madeline Ashton, opposite co-lead Jennifer Simard as Helen Sharp.{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=March 4, 2024 |title=Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, More Join Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in Death Becomes Her Musical |url=https://playbill.com/article/michelle-williams-christopher-sieber-more-join-megan-hilty-and-jennifer-simard-in-death-becomes-her-musical |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=Playbill |archive-date=July 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718143309/https://playbill.com/article/michelle-williams-christopher-sieber-more-join-megan-hilty-and-jennifer-simard-in-death-becomes-her-musical |url-status=live }} The production's out of town tryout ran at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 30 through June 2, 2024. Hilty and Simard led the production on Broadway, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with previews beginning October 23, before opening on November 21.{{Cite web |last=Abourizk |first=Michael |date=May 15, 2024 |url=https://www.broadwaynews.com/megan-hilty-and-jennifer-simard-will-star-in-death-becomes-her-on-broadway/ |title='Death Becomes Her' musical will open on Broadway; Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard to star |access-date=2024-05-28 |archive-date=2024-12-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220093023/https://www.broadwaynews.com/megan-hilty-and-jennifer-simard-will-star-in-death-becomes-her-on-broadway/ |url-status=live }} Hilty received her second Tony nomination for her portrayal of Madeline.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-04 |title=In ‘Death Becomes Her,’ Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard find their person — on and off the stage |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/theater/megan-hilty-jennifer-simard-death-becomes-her-tonys-interview-rcna204621 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}
Personal life
Hilty was in a relationship with actor Steve Kazee from 2005 until 2012.{{cite web|first=Patrick|last=Healy|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/theater/theaterspecial/steve-kazee-of-once-knows-about-pain.html?_r=0|title=A Role That Cuts Close to His Heart|website=The New York Times|date=May 16, 2012|access-date=February 27, 2017|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908175014/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/theater/theaterspecial/steve-kazee-of-once-knows-about-pain.html?_r=0|url-status=live}} On November 2, 2013, Hilty married actor Brian Gallagher in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/megan-hilty-marries-brian-gallagher-former-smash-star-weds-in-intimate-las-vegas-venetian-chapel-2013311|title=Megan Hilty Marries Brian Gallagher, Former Smash Star Weds In Intimate Las Vegas Venetian Chapel|website=Us Weekly|first=Stephanie|last=Webber|date=November 3, 2013|access-date=July 9, 2016|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027163826/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/megan-hilty-marries-brian-gallagher-former-smash-star-weds-in-intimate-las-vegas-venetian-chapel-2013311/|url-status=live}} In March 2014, she announced that she was expecting their first child.{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/megan-hilty-pregnant-first-child-692171|title=Megan Hilty Pregnant With First Child|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 30, 2014|access-date=July 9, 2016|archive-date=October 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011103217/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/megan-hilty-pregnant-first-child-692171|url-status=live}} Hilty gave birth to a daughter, Viola Philomena Gallagher, on September 18, 2014.{{cite web|first=Sierra|last=Maquina|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/megan-hilty-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-girl-with-brian-gallagher-2014199|title=Megan Hilty Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby Girl Viola Philomena With Husband|website=Us Weekly|date=September 19, 2014|access-date=July 9, 2016|archive-date=October 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031085536/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/megan-hilty-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-girl-with-brian-gallagher-2014199/|url-status=live}} On September 24, 2016, she announced that she was pregnant with her second child.{{Cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=September 24, 2016|title=Megan Hilty Announces Pregnancy|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-announces-pregnancy|website=Playbill|access-date=September 25, 2016|archive-date=September 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925142405/http://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-announces-pregnancy|url-status=live}} Their son, Ronan Laine Gallagher, was born on March 13, 2017.{{Cite web|last=McPhee|first=Ryan|date=March 20, 2017|title=Megan Hilty and Brian Gallagher Welcome Newborn Son|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-and-brian-gallagher-welcome-newborn-son|website=Playbill|access-date=March 20, 2017|archive-date=October 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029021702/https://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-and-brian-gallagher-welcome-newborn-son|url-status=live}}
On September 4, 2022, Hilty's sister Lauren, brother-in-law Ross Mickel, and nephew Remy were killed in a floatplane crash into Puget Sound off the coast of Whidbey Island.{{cite web|first=Ellie Quinlan|last=Houghtaling|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/smash-actress-megan-hiltys-family-killed-in-plane-crash-near-whidbey-island-in-washingtno?via=FB_Page&source=TDB&fbclid=IwAR2kZudNw5qgcH6405XXpYI6bkzeQRxH7Z5qF018w1_sjpSqIVswRUEGyX8|title='Smash' Actress Megan Hilty's Family Killed in Plane Crash|website=The Daily Beast|date=September 6, 2022|accessdate=September 7, 2022|archive-date=January 5, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250105210443/https://www.thedailybeast.com/smash-actress-megan-hiltys-family-killed-in-plane-crash-near-whidbey-island-in-washingtno/|url-status=live}} Lauren Hilty-Mickel was eight months pregnant at the time of her death.{{cite magazine|first=Charmaine|last=Patterson|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/megan-hilty-breaks-silence-on-the-death-of-her-sister-brother-in-law-and-nephew-no-words/ar-AA11An0Y|title=Megan Hilty Breaks Silence on the Death of Her Sister, Brother-in-Law and Nephew: 'No Words'|magazine=People|date=September 7, 2022|accessdate=September 7, 2022|via=MSN}}
Acting credits
=Theatre=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Location |
|---|
| 2004–05
| rowspan=2|Wicked | Standby for Glinda | rowspan=2|Gershwin Theatre |
| 2005–06
| Glinda |
| rowspan=2|2006
| Vanities | Mary | Mountain View Center |
| rowspan=2| Wicked
| rowspan=2|Glinda | North American National Tour |
| 2007–08; 2008–09 |
| 2008
| rowspan=2|9 to 5: The Musical | rowspan=2| Doralee Rhodes |
| 2009 |
| 2012
| Lorelei Lee | rowspan=2|New York City Center |
| 2015 |
| 2016
| Brooke Ashton |
| 2018
| Audrey |
| 2024
| rowspan=2|Death Becomes Her | rowspan=2| Madeline Ashton |
| 2024–25 |
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes |
|---|
| rowspan=2|2007
| Snow White (singing voice) |Uncredited role |
| The Secret of the Magic Gourd
|Ms. Lee |English voice in the Disney version |
| rowspan=3|2010
| What Happens Next | Ruthie | |
| Bitter Feast
| Peg | |
| Happiest Man Alive
| Woman | Short film |
| 2011
| The Maiden and the Princess | Adult Maiden (voice) | |
| 2012
| rowspan=3|Rosetta (voice) | |
| rowspan=3|2014
| |
| Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
| |
| Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
| China Princess / Queen Mouse (voice) | |
| 2016
| Sally | |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes |
|---|
| rowspan=3|2007
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Enid | Episode: "The Arwin That Came to Dinner" |
| The Closer
| Michelle Edwards | 2 episodes |
| Ugly Betty
| Glinda the Good Witch | Episode: "Something Wicked This Way Comes" |
| 2008
| Shark | Laurel Hasbrouck | Episode: "One Hit Wonder" |
| rowspan=3|2009
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Kiwi Long | Episode: "Deep Fried and Minty Fresh" |
| Desperate Housewives
| Shayla Grove | 2 episodes |
| Eli Stone
| Cheryl | Episode: "Flight Path" |
| 2009–2010
| Singing Bum (voice) | 2 episodes |
| rowspan=3|2010
| Aunt Tiana (voice) | Episode: "Just Passing Through/Candace's Big Day" |
| Bones
| Julie Coyle | Episode: "The Death of the Queen Bee" |
| Louie
| Heckler | Episode: "Heckler/Cop Movie" |
| 2010, 2019
|TV Guide Employee (voice) |2 episodes |
| rowspan=4|2011
| Prayer Hour | Jo Ellen | Television film |
| Melissa & Joey
| Tiffany Longo | 2 episodes |
| The Penguins of Madagascar
| Frances Alberta (voice) | Episode: "The Hoboken Surprise" |
| Pixie Hollow Games
| Rosetta (voice) | Television short |
| 2012–2013
| Smash | Ivy Lynn | Lead role, 32 episodes |
| 2012–2014
| J.D. (voice) | 15 episodes |
| 2012, 2022
| Various voices | 2 episodes |
| 2013, 2021
| Various voices | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2014
| Liz | 13 episodes |
| 2014
| Dora and Friends: Into the City! | La Diva (voice) | Episode: "Dora Saves Opera Land" |
| rowspan=5|2016
| I Shudder | Sarah Morelle | Television pilot |
| Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
| Charlene Frumpkis | rowspan=2|3 episodes |
| The Good Wife
| Holly Westfall |
| Difficult People
|Cassie |Episode: "Kessler Epstein Foundation" |
| BrainDead
| Misty Alise | 8 episodes |
| 2016–2018
| Princess Charlotte and Prisma (voice) | 6 episodes |
| 2017
|Demony Kitty (voice) |Episode: "Spoooooky Game" |
| rowspan=3|2018
| The Wonderful Wingits | Mom (voice) | Pilot |
| The Good Fight
| Holly Westfall | Episode: "Day 457" |
| Santa's Boots
| Holly | rowspan=3|Television film |
| rowspan=2|2019
| Sweet Mountain Christmas | Laney Blue |
| Patsy & Loretta |
| 2019–2022
| T.O.T.S. | K.C. the Koala (voice) | Main role |
| rowspan=2|2020
|Marry (voice) |Episode: "Bingo & Rolly's Playcare Picnic Party/Judge Rolly" |
| Doc McStuffins
|Topsy Turvy Tilly (voice) |Episode: "Lost & Found" |
| 2020–2021
| Beatrice (voice) |8 episodes |
| rowspan=2|2020–2022
|Ziggy / various (voice) |11 episodes |
| Trolls: TrollsTopia
| Holly Darlin' (voice) | rowspan=2|Main role |
| rowspan=3|2021 |
| Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
| Holly Darlin' (voice) | Television short |
| Annie Live!
| Lily St. Regis | Live performance |
| rowspan=2|2022
|Kelsey Wu / Glep Wu (voice) |Episode: "Flying Chip" |
| Tuca & Bertie
|Bee Nurse (voice) |Episode: "The Pain Garden" |
| 2024
|Janice Mills |8 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Award ! Category ! Work ! Result |
|---|
| 2006
| Broadway.com Audience Award | Favorite Female Replacement | Wicked | rowspan=10 {{nom}} |
| rowspan=4|2009
| Outstanding Actress in a Musical | rowspan=4|9 to 5: The Musical |
| Drama League Award |
| Outer Critics Circle Award
| Outstanding Actress in a Musical |
| Broadway.com Audience Award
| Favorite Actress in a Musical |
| rowspan=3|2013
| TV Musical Performance of the Year | "Let Me Be Your Star" from Smash |
| rowspan=4|Behind the Voice Actors Award
| Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series |
| rowspan=2|Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short |
| rowspan=2|2015 |
| Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role |
| rowspan=4|2016
| Broadway.com Audience Award | Favorite Featured Actress in a Play | rowspan=4|Noises Off | {{won}} |
| Tony Award
| Best Featured Actress in a Play | rowspan=3 {{nom}} |
| Drama Desk Award |
| Drama League Award |
| rowspan="7" | 2025
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | rowspan="7" | Death Becomes Her | rowspan="2" {{pending}} |
| Drama League Award |
| rowspan=5|Broadway.com Audience Award
| Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical | rowspan=3 {{nom}} |
| Favorite Diva Performance |
| Favorite Funny Performance |
| Favorite Onstage Pair (with Jennifer Simard)
| rowspan=2 {{won}} |
| Performance of the Year (Musical) |
References
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External links
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- {{Official website}}
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- {{IMDb name|2047859}}
- {{Playbill person|megan-hilty-vault-0000092806}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20120122143610/http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/92806/Megan-Hilty archive])
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930191646/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105621.html Playbill article on Wicked]
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