Megan Hilty Welcomes Baby Daughter Viola Philomena!

A rep for Megan Hilty has confirmed to PEOPLE that the 'Smash' star and Broadway vet welcomed baby daughter Viola Philomena yesterday, Thursday, September 18th in New York City!

Viola is the first child for Hilty and her husband, musician Brian Gallagher. The couple married last November in Las Vegas and announced the pregnancy in March.

Earlier in the summer, Hitly shared that she had narrowed her name selections down to three choices, joking, "We don't know what she's going to look like! We're trying to keep it short."

BWW sends best wishes to the proud, new parents!

Hilty recently starred alongside Sean Hayes in NBC's comedy "Sean Saves the World." Prior to that, she portrayed the seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC's musical drama "Smash" for two seasons.

In March 2013, Hilty released her debut solo album, "It Happens All the Time," which included fresh interpretations of compositions by contemporary songwriters and producers. She previously starred as Lorelei Lee, the diamond-loving blonde made famous by Carol Channing,in the Encores! production of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."

Hilty made her Broadway debut as Glinda in "Wicked." She went on to perform the role in both the national tour and in Los Angeles. After receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Doralee Rhodes in Broadway's "9 to 5: The Musical," Hilty was honored with nominations for Lead Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Drama League Awards and L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards.

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