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Megan Hilty

Megan Hilty (born March 29, 1981) 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.

Infobox

Born
(1981-03-29) March 29, 1981 (age 44)Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Education
Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupations
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Years active
1995; 2004–present
Spouse
mw- Brian Gallagher (m. 2013)
Children
2

Tables

· Acting credits › Theatre
2006
Vanities
Role(s)
Mary
Notes
Mountain View Center
Wicked
Role(s)
Glinda
Notes
North American National Tour
2007–08;2008–09
Role(s)
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
2008
9 to 5: The Musical
Role(s)
Doralee Rhodes
Notes
Ahmanson Theatre
2009
Marquis Theatre
2012
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Role(s)
Lorelei Lee
Notes
New York City Center
2015
Annie Get Your Gun
Role(s)
Annie Oakley
2016
Noises Off
Role(s)
Brooke Ashton
Notes
American Airlines Theatre
2018
Little Shop of Horrors
Role(s)
Audrey
Notes
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2024
Death Becomes Her
Role(s)
Madeline Ashton
Notes
Cadillac Palace Theatre
2024–25
Role(s)
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Year
Title
Role
Location
2004–05
Wicked
Standby for Glinda
Gershwin Theatre
2005–06
Glinda
2006
Vanities
Mary
Mountain View Center
Wicked
Glinda
North American National Tour
2007–08;2008–09
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
2008
9 to 5: The Musical
Doralee Rhodes
Ahmanson Theatre
2009
Marquis Theatre
2012
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei Lee
New York City Center
2015
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Oakley
2016
Noises Off
Brooke Ashton
American Airlines Theatre
2018
Little Shop of Horrors
Audrey
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2024
Death Becomes Her
Madeline Ashton
Cadillac Palace Theatre
2024–25
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
· Filmography › Film
2007
Shrek the Third
Role(s)
Snow White (singing voice)
The Secret of the Magic Gourd
Role(s)
Ms. Lee
Notes
English voice in the Disney version
2010
What Happens Next
Role(s)
Ruthie
Bitter Feast
Role(s)
Peg
Happiest Man Alive
Role(s)
Woman
Notes
Short film
2011
The Maiden and the Princess
Role(s)
Adult Maiden (voice)
2012
Secret of the Wings
Role(s)
Rosetta (voice)
2014
The Pirate Fairy
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Role(s)
China Princess / Queen Mouse (voice)
2016
Rules Don't Apply
Role(s)
Sally
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007
Shrek the Third
Snow White (singing voice)
The Secret of the Magic Gourd
Ms. Lee
English voice in the Disney version
2010
What Happens Next
Ruthie
Bitter Feast
Peg
Happiest Man Alive
Woman
Short film
2011
The Maiden and the Princess
Adult Maiden (voice)
2012
Secret of the Wings
Rosetta (voice)
2014
The Pirate Fairy
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
China Princess / Queen Mouse (voice)
2016
Rules Don't Apply
Sally
· Filmography › Television
2007
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Role(s)
Enid
Notes
Episode: "The Arwin That Came to Dinner"
The Closer
Role(s)
Michelle Edwards
Notes
2 episodes
Ugly Betty
Role(s)
Glinda the Good Witch
Notes
Episode: "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
2008
Shark
Role(s)
Laurel Hasbrouck
Notes
Episode: "One Hit Wonder"
2009
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Role(s)
Kiwi Long
Notes
Episode: "Deep Fried and Minty Fresh"
Desperate Housewives
Role(s)
Shayla Grove
Notes
2 episodes
Eli Stone
Role(s)
Cheryl
Notes
Episode: "Flight Path"
2009–2010
Role(s)
Glenn Martin, DDS
Notes
Singing Bum (voice)
2010
Phineas and Ferb
Role(s)
Aunt Tiana (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Just Passing Through/Candace's Big Day"
Bones
Role(s)
Julie Coyle
Notes
Episode: "The Death of the Queen Bee"
Louie
Role(s)
Heckler
Notes
Episode: "Heckler/Cop Movie"
2010, 2019
Role(s)
American Dad!
Notes
TV Guide Employee (voice)
2011
Prayer Hour
Role(s)
Jo Ellen
Notes
Television film
Melissa & Joey
Role(s)
Tiffany Longo
Notes
2 episodes
The Penguins of Madagascar
Role(s)
Frances Alberta (voice)
Notes
Episode: "The Hoboken Surprise"
Pixie Hollow Games
Role(s)
Rosetta (voice)
Notes
Television short
2012–2013
Role(s)
Smash
Notes
Ivy Lynn
2012–2014
Role(s)
Robot and Monster
Notes
J.D. (voice)
2012, 2022
Role(s)
Robot Chicken
Notes
Various voices
2013, 2021
Role(s)
Family Guy
Notes
Various voices
2013–2014
Role(s)
Sean Saves the World
Notes
Liz
2014
Dora and Friends: Into the City!
Role(s)
La Diva (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Dora Saves Opera Land"
2016
I Shudder
Role(s)
Sarah Morelle
Notes
Television pilot
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Role(s)
Charlene Frumpkis
Notes
3 episodes
The Good Wife
Role(s)
Holly Westfall
Notes
3 episodes
Difficult People
Role(s)
Cassie
Notes
Episode: "Kessler Epstein Foundation"
BrainDead
Role(s)
Misty Alise
Notes
8 episodes
2016–2018
Role(s)
Sofia the First
Notes
Princess Charlotte and Prisma (voice)
2017
Unikitty!
Role(s)
Demony Kitty (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Spoooooky Game"
2018
The Wonderful Wingits
Role(s)
Mom (voice)
Notes
Pilot
The Good Fight
Role(s)
Holly Westfall
Notes
Episode: "Day 457"
Santa's Boots
Role(s)
Holly
Notes
Television film
2019
Sweet Mountain Christmas
Role(s)
Laney Blue
Patsy & Loretta
Role(s)
Patsy Cline
2019–2022
Role(s)
T.O.T.S.
Notes
K.C. the Koala (voice)
2020
Puppy Dog Pals
Role(s)
Marry (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Bingo & Rolly's Playcare Picnic Party/Judge Rolly"
Doc McStuffins
Role(s)
Topsy Turvy Tilly (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Lost & Found"
2020–2021
Role(s)
It's Pony
Notes
Beatrice (voice)
2020–2022
Role(s)
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Notes
Ziggy / various (voice)
Trolls: TrollsTopia
Role(s)
Holly Darlin' (voice)
Notes
Main role
2021
Centaurworld
Role(s)
Wammawink (voice)
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
Role(s)
Holly Darlin' (voice)
Notes
Television short
Annie Live!
Role(s)
Lily St. Regis
Notes
Live performance
2022
Chip and Potato
Role(s)
Kelsey Wu / Glep Wu (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Flying Chip"
Tuca & Bertie
Role(s)
Bee Nurse (voice)
Notes
Episode: "The Pain Garden"
2024
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh
Role(s)
Janice Mills
Notes
8 episodes
Year
Title
Role
Notes
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"
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
Glenn Martin, DDS
Singing Bum (voice)
2 episodes
2010
Phineas and Ferb
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
American Dad!
TV Guide Employee (voice)
2 episodes
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
Robot and Monster
voice)
15 episodes
2012, 2022
Robot Chicken
Various voices
2 episodes
2013, 2021
Family Guy
Various voices
2 episodes
2013–2014
Sean Saves the World
Liz
13 episodes
2014
Dora and Friends: Into the City!
La Diva (voice)
Episode: "Dora Saves Opera Land"
2016
I Shudder
Sarah Morelle
Television pilot
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Charlene Frumpkis
3 episodes
The Good Wife
Holly Westfall
3 episodes
Difficult People
Cassie
Episode: "Kessler Epstein Foundation"
BrainDead
Misty Alise
8 episodes
2016–2018
Sofia the First
Princess Charlotte and Prisma (voice)
6 episodes
2017
Unikitty!
Demony Kitty (voice)
Episode: "Spoooooky Game"
2018
The Wonderful Wingits
Mom (voice)
Pilot
The Good Fight
Holly Westfall
Episode: "Day 457"
Santa's Boots
Holly
Television film
2019
Sweet Mountain Christmas
Laney Blue
Patsy & Loretta
Patsy Cline
2019–2022
T.O.T.S.
the Koala (voice)
Main role
2020
Puppy Dog Pals
Marry (voice)
Episode: "Bingo & Rolly's Playcare Picnic Party/Judge Rolly"
Doc McStuffins
Topsy Turvy Tilly (voice)
Episode: "Lost & Found"
2020–2021
It's Pony
Beatrice (voice)
8 episodes
2020–2022
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Ziggy / various (voice)
11 episodes
Trolls: TrollsTopia
Holly Darlin' (voice)
Main role
2021
Centaurworld
Wammawink (voice)
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
Holly Darlin' (voice)
Television short
Annie Live!
Lily St. Regis
Live performance
2022
Chip and Potato
Kelsey Wu / Glep Wu (voice)
Episode: "Flying Chip"
Tuca & Bertie
Bee Nurse (voice)
Episode: "The Pain Garden"
2024
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh
Janice Mills
8 episodes
· Awards and nominations
2006
Broadway.com Audience Award
Role(s)
Favorite Female Replacement
Notes
Wicked
2009
Drama Desk Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Notes
9 to 5: The Musical
Drama League Award
Role(s)
Distinguished Performance
Outer Critics Circle Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Grammy Award
Role(s)
Best Musical Theater Album
Broadway.com Audience Award
Role(s)
Favorite Actress in a Musical
2013
Dorian Awards
Role(s)
TV Musical Performance of the Year
Notes
"Let Me Be Your Star" from Smash
Behind the Voice Actors Award
Role(s)
Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series
Notes
Robot and Monster
Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short
Role(s)
Secret of the Wings
2015
The Pirate Fairy
Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role
Role(s)
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
2016
Broadway.com Audience Award
Role(s)
Favorite Featured Actress in a Play
Notes
Noises Off
Tony Award
Role(s)
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Notes
Nominated
Drama Desk Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Drama League Award
Role(s)
Distinguished Performance
2025
Tony Award
Role(s)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Notes
Death Becomes Her
Grammy Award
Role(s)
Best Musical Theater Album
Drama League Award
Role(s)
Distinguished Performance
Broadway.com Audience Award
Role(s)
Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical
Notes
Nominated
Favorite Diva Performance
Favorite Funny Performance
Favorite Onstage Pair (with Jennifer Simard)
Role(s)
Won
Performance of the Year (Musical)
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
2006
Broadway.com Audience Award
Favorite Female Replacement
Wicked
Nominated
2009
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
9 to 5: The Musical
Drama League Award
Distinguished Performance
Outer Critics Circle Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Grammy Award
Best Musical Theater Album
Broadway.com Audience Award
Favorite Actress in a Musical
2013
Dorian Awards
TV Musical Performance of the Year
"Let Me Be Your Star" from Smash
Behind the Voice Actors Award
Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series
Robot and Monster
Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short
Secret of the Wings
2015
The Pirate Fairy
Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
2016
Broadway.com Audience Award
Favorite Featured Actress in a Play
Noises Off
Won
Tony Award
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Nominated
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Drama League Award
Distinguished Performance
2025
Tony Award
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Death Becomes Her
Nominated
Grammy Award
Best Musical Theater Album
Drama League Award
Distinguished Performance
Broadway.com Audience Award
Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical
Nominated
Favorite Diva Performance
Favorite Funny Performance
Favorite Onstage Pair (with Jennifer Simard)
Won
Performance of the Year (Musical)

References

  1. BroadwaySpace.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120203122650/http://www.broadwayspace.com/page/30-under-30-megan-hilty
  2. The Seattle Times
    https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/smashs-megan-hilty-obsessed-with-singing/
  3. "Kennedy Center bio"
    https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/h/ha-hn/megan-hilty/
  4. "Last FM bio"
    https://www.last.fm/music/Megan+Hilty/+wiki
  5. "National Award Winners"
    https://www.arts-nsal.org/competitions-winners-upload/national-award-winners
  6. Playbill
    https://playbill.com/article/mcclanahan-vereen-and-hilty-fly-into-wicked-may-31-com-126162
  7. Wicked
    http://www.playbill.com/article/kate-reinders-to-join-broadways-wicked-on-may-30-as-new-glinda-com-132803
  8. Wicked
    https://www.playbill.com/article/espinosa-and-hilty-to-return-to-los-angeles-cast-of-wicked-com-154403
  9. Billy Elliot
    https://www.playbill.com/article/billy-elliot-and-shrek-top-outer-critics-circle-awards-nominations-com-160107
  10. Playbill
    https://www.playbill.com/article/75th-annual-drama-league-award-nominees-announced-com-160142
  11. 9 to 5
    https://www.playbill.com/article/drama-desk-nominees-announced-9-to-5-garners-record-breaking-15-noms-com-160327
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    http://broadwayworld.com/article/Megan_Hilty_to_Star_in_NBCs_Musical_Pilot_SMASH_20110209
  14. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
    https://theater.nytimes.com/2012/05/11/theater/reviews/gentlemen-prefer-blondes-with-megan-hilty-at-city-center.html?ref=theater
  15. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
    https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/05-2012/gentlemen-prefer-blondes_56411.html
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    http://broadwayworld.com/article/Megan-Hilty-Emma-Hunton-and-More-Set-for-Rob-Rokickis-Album-Release-Concert-1119-20121102
  17. The Washington Post
    https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-03-15/entertainment/37727319_1_megan-hilty-breakup-album-rocky-road
  18. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-cancels-sean-saves-world-675161
  19. Entertainment Weekly
    http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/24/megan-hilty-campbell-scott-and-more-join-broadway-noises
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  21. Broadway World
    http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SHE-LOVES-ME-HAMILTON-THE-CRUCIBLE-More-Earn-2016-Drama-League-Nominations-Check-Out-the-Full-List-20160420
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    http://www.playbill.com/article/megan-hilty-and-matthew-morrison-join-the-new-york-pops-tonight
  25. Deadline Hollywood
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    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
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  37. Centaurworld
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    https://playbill.com/article/here-are-this-years-grammy-nominees-for-best-musical-theater-album
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