Megan Hilty
Megan Hilty | |
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Born | Bellevue, Washington, U.S. | March 29, 1981
Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1995; 2005–present |
Spouse |
Brian Gallagher (m. 2013) |
Children | 2 |
Megan Kathleen Hilty (born March 29, 1981)
Early life
Hilty was born in
Hilty graduated from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2004 and is a member of the Actors' Equity Association.[3][4] She is a recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in Musical Theater.[5]
Career
Shortly before graduating from
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
In 2009, Hilty appeared in an episode of
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.[14][15]
In November 2012, it was announced that Hilty would appear on the album I'm Ready: The Songs of Rob Rokicki.[16] Hilty released her debut solo album, It Happens All the Time, on March 12, 2013.[17] 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.[18]
In July 2015, it was reported that Hilty would return to Broadway in the
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 a getting breakthrough case of COVID-19.[25]
Personal life
Hilty was in a relationship with actor Steve Kazee from 2005 until 2012.[26] On November 2, 2013, Hilty married actor Brian Gallagher in Las Vegas, Nevada.[27] In March 2014, she announced that she was expecting their first child.[28] Hilty gave birth to a girl, Viola Philomena Gallagher, on September 18, 2014.[29] On September 24, 2016, she announced that she was pregnant with her second child.[30] Their son, Ronan Laine Gallagher, was born on March 13, 2017.[31]
On September 4, 2022, Hilty's sister Lauren, brother-in-law Ross Mickel, and nephew Remy were killed in a
Stage
Year | Title | Role | Location |
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2004–05 | Wicked | Standby for Glinda
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Gershwin Theatre |
2005–06 | Glinda | ||
2006 | Vanities | Mary | Mountain View Center |
Wicked | Glinda | North American National Tour | |
2007–08; 2008–09 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre
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2009 | 9 to 5: The Musical | Doralee Rhodes | Ahmanson Theatre, 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
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2018 | Little Shop of Horrors | Audrey | John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts |
2024 | Death Becomes Her | Madeline Ashton | Cadillac Palace Theatre |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Shrek the Third | Snow White (singing voice) | Uncredited role |
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 |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 "
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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" | |
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 |
Robot and Monster | J.D. (voice) | 12 episodes | |
2012 | Robot Chicken | Barbie/Johnny's Mother (voice) | Episode: "Poisoned by Relatives" |
2013 | Family Guy | Helen Keller's Teacher/Old Woman (voice) | Episode: "The Giggity Wife" |
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 | ||
BrainDead | Misty Alise | 4 episodes | |
2017–2018 | Sofia the First | Princess Charlotte and Prisma (voice) | |
2018 | The Wingits | Mom (voice) | Pilot |
The Good Fight | Holly Westfall | Episode: "Day 457" | |
Santa's Boots | Holly | Television film | |
2019 | Sweet Mountain Christmas | Laney Blue | |
2019 | Patsy & Loretta | Patsy Cline | |
2019–2022 | T.O.T.S. | K.C the Koala | Main role |
2020 | It's Pony | Beatrice (voice) | |
Trolls: TrollsTopia | Holly Darlin' (voice) | Main role | |
2021 | Centaurworld | Wammawink (voice)[34] | |
Annie Live! | Lily St. Regis | Live performance | |
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony | Holly Darlin' (voice) | Television short |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Work | Result |
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2006 | Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Female Replacement | Wicked | Nominated |
2009 | Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical | 9 to 5: The Musical | |
Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance | |||
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
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Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Actress in a Musical | |||
2013 | Dorian Award for TV Musical Performance of the Year | " Smash
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Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series | Robot and Monster | ||
Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short | Secret of the Wings | ||
2015 | The Pirate Fairy | ||
Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return | ||
2016 | Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Featured Actress in a Play | Noises Off | Won |
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play | Nominated | ||
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | |||
Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance |
References
- ^ "30 Under 30 – Megan Hilty". BroadwaySpace.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-02-03.
- ^ Owen, Rob (January 29, 2012). "'Smash's' Megan Hilty 'obsessed' with singing". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Kennedy Center bio". Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Last FM bio". Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "National Award Winners". Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ Andrew Gans. "McClanahan, Vereen and Hilty Fly Into Wicked May 31". Playbill. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ Simonson, Robert (May 30, 2006). "Kate Reinders to Join Broadway's Wicked on May 30 as New Glinda". Playbill.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (October 17, 2008). "Espinosa and Hilty to Return to Los Angeles Cast of Wicked". Playbill. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 20, 2009). "Billy Elliot and Shrek Top Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations". Playbill. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 21, 2009). "75th Annual Drama League Award Nominees Announced". Playbill. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 27, 2009). "Drama Desk Nominees Announced; 9 to 5 Garners 15 Nominations". Playbill. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Megan Hilty". Net Worth Coffee Brokers. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ Diamond, Robert (February 9, 2011). "Megan Hilty to Star in NBC's Musical Pilot". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ Brantley, Ben (May 10, 2012). "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, with Megan Hilty, at City Center". The New York Times. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ Lipton, Brian Scott (May 10, 2012). "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Review". TheatreMania.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole (November 2, 2012). "Megan Hilty, Emma Hunton and More Set for Rob Rokicki's Album Release Concert, 11/19". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ "New CD from 'Smash' star Megan Hilty doesn't ease on down the Broadway-diva road". The Washington Post. March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.[dead link]
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley; O'Connell, Michael (January 28, 2014). "NBC Cancels 'Sean Saves the World'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ^ Snetiker, Marc (July 24, 2015). "Megan Hilty, Campbell Scott and more join Noises Off on Broadway". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
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- ^ Evans, Greg (November 12, 2021). "Megan Hilty Steps In As Replacement For Covid-Struck Jane Krakowski In 'Annie Live!'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Healy, Patrick (May 16, 2012). "A Role That Cuts Close to His Heart". The New York Times.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (November 3, 2013). "Megan Hilty Marries Brian Gallagher, Former Smash Star Weds In Intimate Las Vegas Venetian Chapel". Us Weekly.
- ^ "Megan Hilty Pregnant With First Child". The Hollywood Reporter. March 30, 2014.
- ^ Maquina, Sierra (September 19, 2014). "Megan Hilty Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby Girl Viola Philomena With Husband". Us Weekly.
- ^ Clement, Olivia (September 24, 2016). "Megan Hilty Announces Pregnancy". Playbill.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (March 20, 2017). "Megan Hilty and Brian Gallagher Welcome Newborn Son". Playbill.
- ^ Houghtaling, Ellie Quinlan (September 6, 2022). "'Smash' Actress Megan Hilty's Family Killed in Plane Crash". The Daily Beast. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Patterson, Charmaine (September 7, 2022). "Megan Hilty Breaks Silence on the Death of Her Sister, Brother-in-Law and Nephew: 'No Words'". People. Retrieved September 7, 2022 – via MSN.
- ^ Gordon, David (June 14, 2021). "Kimiko Glenn, Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty Lend Voices to New Musical Animated Series Centaurworld". TheaterMania.