Megan Hilty
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The lead of NBC's new hit "SMASH" has landed her next gig, and it also encompasses the legacy of Marilyn Monroe.
Megan Hilty will play "Lorelei Lee" in Encores! upcoming production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Made famous on Broadway by Tony Award winner Carol Channing and later in film by Marilyn Monroe, "Lorelei Lee" goes on a whirlwind trip to Europe to land a rich husband with her partner in crime "Dorothy Shaw," played by Jane Russell in the film.
Helmed by director John Rando, Music Direction is provided by Rob Berman and Choreography by Randy Skinner. But get tickets fast! This short-run production is bound to sell-out, especially since Hilty's foray into her Marilyn alter-ego in "SMASH." Look for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to play May 9 to 13, 2012, at New York City Center, 55th Street. Tickets are available on the website.
Hilty rose to fame playing "Glinda" in Wicked and then Dolly Parton's famous role "Doralee" in Broadway's9 to 5. She is currently in NBC's hit "SMASH" about two young performers vying for the role of Marilyn Monroe in a Broadway musical.
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