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Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More!

By: Mar. 29, 2018
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2) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Image VIDEO: Robbie Fairchild Sings 'The Music and the Mirror' From A CHORUS LINE at MISCAST!
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3) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Image VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher, Alex Newell, Jeremy Jordan & More in Full Highlights from MISCAST!
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4) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Image BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Steve Kazee & Samantha Barks in PRETTY WOMAN in Chicago!
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5) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Image Cast and Creative Team Announced For The New York Premiere Of UNEXPECTED JOY
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Today's Call Sheet:

-THREE TALL WOMEN opens on Broadway tonight!

-TRAVESTIES begins previews on Broadway tonight!

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And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Megan Hilty, who turns 37 today!

Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Image

Megan Hilty is most recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC's musical drama Smash. She followed up the series with a starring role on the comedySean Saves the World. Hilty received critical acclaim for her role of Brooke Ashton in the Roundabout Theater Company's revival of Noises Off. She earned nominations for a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Drama League Award and won a Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Featured Actress in a Play. Her television credits include recurring roles on Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, The Good Wife, Braindead, and Louie, among many others. Hilty regularly performs with orchestras and symphonies across the country. Her solo show-including her sold-out Carnegie Halldebut-has received critical acclaim. She recently released a live album comprising of songs from her recent concert tour, entitledMegan Hilty Live at the Café Carlyle and a Christmas album entitled A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty. A native of Seattle, Hilty moved to New York City after graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, and quickly made her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked. She went on to perform the role in both the national tour and in Los Angeles.

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