Megan hilty is blowing up!

let us just hope both shows are successful for her.

Did anybody see her as Glinda in LA? Hands down the best, funniest, most dynamic Glinda that I have ever, ever seen, and that includes the times I saw her play it on Broadway. By the time she got to LA, her Glinda made a full, convincing arc from shallow sorority-type to a commanding and tragic Eva Peron. She dominated the show so strongly that Elphaba just receded into the background--and she was up against some mighty Elphabas too! Normally, I would consider stealing the show like that to be uncouth, but it was such an arresting night of theatre that all was forgiven. I returned to see her three times with different companions and I'm not even a fan of Wicked. I'll bet all these career opportunities are the result of impressing some important audience members in LA.

Even though 9 to 5 didn't do as well as many had hoped/expected, I don't think Hilty's talent has ever been in question. And I think AdamGreer is correct--she's been a popular Glinda for years, rising from standby to the second replacement on Broadway to a long, acclaimed run in LA, where she and her husband Steve Kazee have made their home for years.

I'm glad that good things are happening for her.

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Updated On: 8/17/11 at 11:59 AM

I love her. A lot of people said that her L.A. Galinda was too over-the-top but I thought that her characterization made the transition in act two more striking. She is a wonderful performer. Also, a little fanboy note, she is so nice and warm to people at the stagedoor in my experience. I'm so glad she is getting recognition.

Thanks for catching that. I've corrected my post.

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My goodness! Should we call an ambulance?

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I won't be the first to say it but Megan Hilty is one big whore!

She has always struggled with her weight.