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Megan Hilty

Megan Hilty is a Tony and Grammy Award nominated actress and singer, most recognizable for her portrayal of triple-threat Ivy Lynn in the NBC Musical Drama “Smash. ” Immediately after graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, she went into the Broadway company of Wicked and spent 4.

Date of Birth: March 29, 1981 (45)

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Megan Hilty is a Tony and Grammy Award nominated actress and singer, most recognizable for her portrayal of triple-threat Ivy Lynn in the NBC Musical Drama “Smash.” Immediately after graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, she went into the Broadway company of Wicked and spent 4.5 years playing Glinda the Good. She originated the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5 The Musical and went on to play Brooke Ashton in Noises Off, where she was honored with her first Tony Award nomination. Other stage credits include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Kennedy Center), Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun (Encores/NY City Center), Lily St Regis in Annie (Hollywood Bowl) and Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Encores/NY City Center). Most recently, Hilty originated the role of Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her, The Musical, earning two Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, a Tony Award nomination and a Grammy nomination for her performance. Her numerous television credits include “Sean Saves The World” with Sean Hayes, “Difficult People,” “Braindead,” “The Good Fight,” and playing the iconic Patsy Cline in “Patsy and Loretta,” which earned her a Critics Choice Nomination. She also had the great pleasure of playing Lily in NBC’s “Annie Live!” Megan’s voiceover work spans from full length audiobooks to kids animated favorites on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netfilx, Hulu & Cartoon Network. Hilty continues to tour her cabaret show with her band, led by Grammy-nominated Matt Cusson, which has been taped for “Live from Lincoln Center” on PBS, and regularly appears with world renowned orchestras including the NY Pops, Boston Pops and the National Symphony Orchestra.

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STAGE CREDITS

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
[West End]
2027
Lorelei Lee
It's a Wonderful Life
[Broadway]
2026
Mary Bailey
Death Becomes Her Death Becomes Her
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Madeline Ashton
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2018
Audrey
Annie Annie
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2018
Lily St. Regis
Noises Off Noises Off
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2015
Brooke Ashton
Annie Get Your Gun Annie Get Your Gun
[New York]
New York City Center Gala Concert, 2015
Annie Oakley
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
[New York]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Lorelei Lee
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Doralee Rhodes
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Doralee Rhodes
Wicked Wicked
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 2007
Glinda
Vanities
[]
World Premiere, 2006
Mary
Vanities
[New York]
Reading, 2005
Performer
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Glinda [Replacement]
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Glinda [Replacement], Glinda (Standby) [Replacement]
Café Puttanesca
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
The Duchess

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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
[ 1995 ] Deceased Girl Jessica
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
[ 2007 ] Enid
Ugly Betty
[ 2007 ] Glinda
The Closer
[ 2007 ] Michelle Edwards
Shark
[ 2008 ] Laurel Hasbrouck
Eli Stone
[ 2009 ] Cheryl
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
[ 2009 ] Kiwi Long
Desperate Housewives
[ 2009 ] Shayla Grove
Louie
[ 2010 ] Heckler
Bones
[ 2010 ] Julie Coyle
Glenn Martin DDS
[ 2009-2010 ] Singing Bum
Prayer Hour
[ 2011 ] Jo Ellen
Melissa & Joey
[ 2011 ] Tiffany
Smash
[ 2012-2013 ] Ivy Lynn
It Could Be Worse
[ 2014 ] Chelsea
Robot and Monster
[ 2012-2014 ] J.D.
Dora and Friends: Into the City!
[ 2014 ] La Diva
Sean Saves the World
[ 2013-2014 ] Liz
All Stars
[ 2015 ] Irene
Difficult People
[ 2016 ] Cassie
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
[ 2016 ] Charlene
The Good Wife
[ 2016 ] Holly Westfall
The First Wives Club
[ 2016 ] Kim
BrainDead
[ 2016 ] Misty Alise
I Shudder
[ 2016 ] Sarah Morelle
Santa's Boots
[ 2018 ] Holly
The Good Fight
[ 2018 ] Holly Westfall
Sofia the First
[ 2016-2018 ] Prisma, Princess Charlotte
Sweet Mountain Christmas
[ 2019 ] Laney
Patsy & Loretta
[ 2019 ] Patsy Cline
American Dad!
[ 2010-2019 ] TV Guide Employee
Doc McStuffins
[ 2020 ] Topsy Turvy Tilly
Family Guy
[ 2013-2021 ] Grace, Lily, Dean Nearby
Annie Live!
[ 2021 ] Lily St. Regis
Madagascar: A Little Wild
[ 2020-2022 ] Ziggy, Waffles, Riley
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh
[ 2024 ] Janice Mills
Sausage Party: Foodtopia
[ 2024-2025 ] Random Foods (voice)
Pupstruction
[ 2023-2025 ] Bootsy Boots

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Megan Hilty, Death Becomes Her

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Megan Hilty, Death Becomes Her


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

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News

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY to Offer $49 Tickets Through Rush and Lotter Photo
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY to Offer $49 Tickets Through Rush and Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2026

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play have launched a digital lottery, as well as in-person and digital rush policies, for the show's upcoming Broadway premiere.
Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Cast Photo
Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026

Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry have joined the cast as standbys for all principal roles in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, when it comes to Broadway next month.
Up on the Marquee: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Lands on Broadway Photo
Up on the Marquee: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Lands on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 26, 2026

Coming up at the Broadhurst Theatre, just in time for the holidays, is It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks. Adapted for the stage by Joe Landry and based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, the play transports audiences to a 1940s radio studio, where a company of celebrated actors gathers to perform Frank Capra’s timeless classic, live on-the-air, complete with a foley artist and holiday carols. Check out photos of the marquee here!
NSAL Florida to Launch Scholarships and Competitions for Young Artists Photo
NSAL Florida to Launch Scholarships and Competitions for Young Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

The National Society of Arts and Letters Florida opens its 2026-2027 season with scholarships and competitions in drama, musical theatre, visual arts, and literature for eligible young artists across the state.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2026- Lea Michele Joins GLEE Reboot and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2026- Lea Michele Joins GLEE Reboot and More
by - Oct 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Corbin Bleu, Megan Hilty, Colton Ryan and More to Star in ON THE TOWN at Carnegie Hal Photo
Corbin Bleu, Megan Hilty, Colton Ryan and More to Star in ON THE TOWN at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026

Megan Hilty, Colton Ryan, and Corbin Bleu will star in On the Town in Concert at Carnegie Hall, presented by Orchestra of St. Luke's this January, directed by Shuler Hensley.
Joel Waggoner & Julia Mattison's ADVENT CAROLNDAR Will Play Town Hall This Holiday Photo
Joel Waggoner & Julia Mattison's ADVENT CAROLNDAR Will Play Town Hall This Holiday Season
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2026

Advent Carolndar, the wildly festive holiday spectacular created by Joel Waggoner (School of Rock) and Tony Award- and Grammy Award-nominated Julia Mattison (Death Becomes Her) will make its triumphant return to the New York stage at The Town Hall on Monday, December 14 at 8:00 PM.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2026- LA LA LAND Stage Musical Creative Team U Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2026- LA LA LAND Stage Musical Creative Team Unveiled and More
by - Oct 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Kathryn Hahn, Megan Hilty, Peppermint & More to Join GLAAD's Spirit Day Photo
Kathryn Hahn, Megan Hilty, Peppermint & More to Join GLAAD's Spirit Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026

GLAAD will organize its annual Spirit Day campaign with celebrity participants and community events across New York City, including park cleanups and flower plantings to support LGBTQ youth.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to Open Rep's Studio Season Photo
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to Open Rep's Studio Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will launch its Studio Series with Heidi Schreck's Pulitzer Prize finalist play, featuring a live debate with local high school students.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to Celebrate 23rd Anniversary at Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to Celebrate 23rd Anniversary at Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

The monthly cabaret series spotlighting Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates will feature performers from TITANIQUE, SIX THE MUSICAL, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, and other productions.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opening Night and More
by - Oct 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess & More Will Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIF Photo
Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess & More Will Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY on Broadway This Holiday Season
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2026

This holiday season, bells will ring and Angels will get their wings! BroadwayWorld has just learned that It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live  Radio Play, directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, will have its Broadway  Premiere at the Broadhurst Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2026- Go Behind the Scenes of WANTED and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2026- Go Behind the Scenes of WANTED and More
by - Sep 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Megan Hilty Teases New Stage Role: 'It Starts Soon' Photo
Megan Hilty Teases New Stage Role: 'It Starts Soon'
by Michael Major - Sep 24, 2026

Megan Hilty's return to the stage is sooner than you may think. The Tony nominee took to Instagram to hint at her next role, stating that it 'starts soon.' See the photo and try to figure out what it is!
Megan Hilty to Close Kean Stage's 2026-2027 Season Photo
Megan Hilty to Close Kean Stage's 2026-2027 Season
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026

Tony and Grammy-nominated actress Megan Hilty will perform a concert event at Kean Stage in Hillside, New Jersey, closing the theater's season.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 15, 2026- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 15, 2026- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Welcomes New Spellers and More
by - Sep 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker Will Lead GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Concert at the Londo Photo
Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker Will Lead GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Concert at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker will perform in a new concert production of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES at the London Palladium, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Warren Carlyle, featuring an orchestra of 30 musicians.
Review: Heather Headley Astonished in her Utah Debut at the SCERA Photo
Review: Heather Headley Astonished in her Utah Debut at the SCERA
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 31, 2026

On Saturday, August 29, Broadway star Heather Headley, who originated the roles of Nala in THE LION KING and the title character in AIDA, made her much-anticipated Utah concert debut at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem.
Video: 9 TO 5 Audience Gasps as Cast Member Announces Dolly Parton's Death Photo
Video: 9 TO 5 Audience Gasps as Cast Member Announces Dolly Parton's Death
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2026

The audience at a production of 9 to 5 the musical was shocked to learn of Dolly Parton's passing just as the show was beginning. Before the show began, cast member Karla Tracey addressed the audience. Watch the video!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Megan Hilty been in?

Megan Hilty has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Megan Hilty been in?

Megan Hilty has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Megan Hilty been nominated for?

DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Death Becomes Her, 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 won Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her role in Noises Off.

What was Megan Hilty's first West End show?

Megan Hilty's first West End show was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes which opened in 2027

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