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Megan Hilty

Birth Place: Bellevue, Washington, USA

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BIO

Most recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama “Smash,” Tony nominee Megan Hilty is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. Hilty can last be seen starring in “Patsy & Loretta,” directed by Callie Khouri for Lifetime. Megan was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her performance as Patsy Cline.


In addition to “Smash”, Megan’s television credits include Bravo’s dramedy “Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce,” Hulu’s “Difficult People,” the final season of CBS’s” The Good Wife,” as well as “The Good Fight” for CBS All Access. Hilty also recurred on “Braindead” for CBS as well as ABC’s hit series “Desperate Housewives.” In 2013, Hilty starred on the NBC series “Sean Saves the World.”
On stage, Hilty received critical acclaim for her role of Brooke Ashton in the Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of Noises Off including nominations for a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Drama League Award.
After graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, Hilty 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. 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.
Hilty has previously performed at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops, the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Houston Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony among many others.
Hilty is married to singer/songwriter Brian Gallagher, and they have two children.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Madeline Ashton

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2018
Audrey

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2018
Lily St. Regis

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2015
Brooke Ashton

[New York]
New York City Center Gala Concert, 2015
Annie Oakley

[New York]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Lorelei Lee

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Doralee Rhodes

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Doralee Rhodes

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 2007
Glinda

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Glinda [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Glinda [Replacement]

Glinda [Replacement]

Glinda (Standby) [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
The Duchess


Movies

Bitter Feast
[ 2010 ] Peg
What Happens Next
[ 2011 ] Ruthie
Secret of the Wings
[ 2012 ] Rosetta
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
[ 2013 ] China Princess, Queen Mouse
Rules Don't Apply
[ 2016 ] Sally

TV Shows

The X-Files
Deceased Girl Jessica
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Enid
Ugly Betty
Glinda
The Closer
Michelle Edwards
Shark
Laurel Hasbrouck
Eli Stone
Cheryl
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Kiwi Long
Desperate Housewives
Shayla Grove
Louie
Heckler
Bones
Julie Coyle
Glenn Martin DDS
[ 2009-2010 ] Singing Bum
Prayer Hour
Jo Ellen
Melissa & Joey
Tiffany
Smash
[ 2012-2013 ] Ivy Lynn
It Could Be Worse
Chelsea
Robot and Monster
[ 2012-2014 ] J.D.
Dora and Friends: Into the City!
La Diva
Sean Saves the World
[ 2013-2014 ] Liz
All Stars
Irene
Difficult People
Cassie
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Charlene
The Good Wife
Holly Westfall
The First Wives Club
Kim
BrainDead
Misty Alise
I Shudder
Sarah Morelle
Santa's Boots
Holly
The Good Fight
Holly Westfall
Sofia the First
[ 2016-2018 ] Prisma, Princess Charlotte
Sweet Mountain Christmas
Laney
Patsy & Loretta
Patsy Cline
American Dad!
[ 2010-2019 ] TV Guide Employee
Doc McStuffins
Topsy Turvy Tilly
Family Guy
[ 2013-2021 ] Grace, Lily, Dean Nearby
Annie Live!
Lily St. Regis
Madagascar: A Little Wild
[ 2020-2022 ] Ziggy, Waffles, Riley

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Featured Actress in a Play

Megan Hilty, Noises Off

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Megan Hilty, Noises Off

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Megan Hilty, Noises Off

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Megan Hilty, Noises Off

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Megan Hilty, 9 to 5

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Megan Hilty, 9 to 5

Videos

News


Jessica Vosk, Megan Hilty, & More to Perform in GMA3 Broadway Holiday Episode

Broadway Brings the Holidays to 'GMA3' will include performances from Disney on Broadway stars, Jessica Vosk, Megan Hilty and Michelle Williams, Jordan Fisher and Tyler Hardwick.
Photos: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 17 Cast Visits DEATH BECOMES HER on Broadway

On Sunday, December 15, the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 attended a performance of Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Take a look at photos here!
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Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!

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Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs 'Tell Me Ernest' on KELLY CLARKSON

Death Becomes Her's Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Josh Lamon recently visited the Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Tell Me Ernest' from the musical currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Watch the performance now!
Auditions Now Open to Join Seattle Men’s Chorus

Seattle Men’s Chorus is once again opening its doors to new chorus members with auditions this January. All participants are required to register online before auditioning.
Video: Megan Hilty's Unique Broadway Wish Granted by Sherri Shepherd

On a recent appearance on Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show, Death Becomes Her star Megan Hilty shared a unique holiday wish she has for her character. Watch the interview here!
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Video: Megan Hilty Performs at NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Tree-Lighting Special

Tonight, NBC rang in the holiday season with a special performance from Death Becomes Her star, Megan Hilty, who took the stage to sing, 'Hard Candy Christmas'. Watch a video of her performance below! 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Megan Hilty been in?

Megan Hilty has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Megan Hilty been in?

Megan Hilty has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Megan Hilty been nominated for?

Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Noises Off, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Noises Off, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Noises Off, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Noises Off, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 and Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 9 to 5.

What awards has Megan Hilty won?

Megan Hilty has won the Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in Noises Off.

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