BrightFocus 50th Anniversary Gala

Megan Hilty is probably most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in the NBC Musical Drama “Smash.” Before that, Hilty started her career on Broadway, playing Glinda in “Wicked,” originating the role of Doralee Rhodes in “9 to 5 The Musical,” and Brooke Ashton in “Noises Off,” which earned her a 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) and Lorelei Lee in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (Encores/NY City Center). Her numerous television credits include  “Sean Saves The World” with Sean Hayes, “Difficult People,” “Braindead,” “The Good Fight,” playing the iconic Patsy Cline in “Patsy and Loretta” (earning her a Critic’s Choice Award nomination for Best Actress) and Lily in NBC’s “Annie Live!”  She is currently filming “The Pradeeps From Pittsburgh” which is set to air on Amazon in early 2024. Megan’s voiceover work spans from audiobooks to kids animated favorites like "TrollsTopia" on Hulu, "TOTS" on Disney Jr, "Centaurworld" on Netflix, "Tinkerbell" on Disney, "Madagascar-A Little Wild" and "It’s Pony!" on Nickelodeon - and even some shows for adults like "Family Guy," "American Dad," "Robot Chicken" and "Tuca & Bertie." Hilty continues to tour her cabaret show with her band, 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.