Shortly before graduating from Carnegie Mellon, Hilty auditioned for the part of Glinda in the hit musical, Wicked. After graduating, she moved to New York City, and in mid-2004, she made her Broadway debut in the show. She originally served as the standby for Jennifer Laura Thompson before taking over the principal role on May 31, 2005. She played Glinda for a year, ending her run on May 28, 2006, having been replaced by Kate Reinders, the original Glinda in the Chicago production of Wicked.
Hilty recently starred in a musical called Vanities at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts in Mountain View with TheatreWorks. She reprised her role as Glinda in the national tour of Wicked from September to December 2006, for a 4-month stint in the Portland, Oregon and Seattle stops, as well as the Toronto stop alongside former Broadway co-star Shoshana Bean. She is currently playing Glinda again alongside former co-star, Eden Espinosa, in the open-ended Los Angeles production of Wicked. Her contract is active until November 2007.
In January 2007, it was announced that Hilty was cast in the role of Doralee Rhodes in the reading for a musical based on the 1980s workplace comedy 9 to 5. Official casting for the show has not been announced. [1]
Megan guest starred on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody as Enid on August 5, 2007. She also did the singing voice of Snow White in Shrek the Third.
Megan Hilty has a very large vocal range, and may be considered a whistle register singer, as she hits a high E in "No One Mourns the Wicked", and the optional F6 in "Thank Goodness" during her performances of Wicked.
A Little Girl From Little Rock
Megan Hilty Lyrics
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We lived on the wrong side of the tracks.
But the gentlemen friends who used to call,
They never did seem to mind at all.
They came to the wrong side of the tracks.
Then someone broke my heart in Little Rock,
So I up and left the pieces there.
I came to New York and I found out
That men are the same way everywhere.
I was young and determined to be wined and dined and ermined
And I worked at it all around the clock.
Now one of these days in my fancy clothes,
I'm a going back home and punch the nose
Of the one who broke my heart (the one who broke my heart)
The one who broke my heart in Little Rock, Little Rock, Little Rock... Little Rock
I′m just a little girl from Little Rock,
A horse used to be my closest pal.
Though I never did learn to read or write,
I learned about love in the pale moonlight
And now I'm an educated gal.
I learned an awful lot in Little Rock,
And here's some advice I′d like to share:
Find a gentleman who is shy or bold,
Or short or tall, or young or old.
As long as the guy′s a millionaire!
For a kid from the small street I did very well on Wall Street,
Though I never owned a share of stock.
And now that I'm known in the biggest banks,
I′m going back home and give my thanks
To the one who broke my heart (the one who broke my heart)
The one who broke my heart in Little Rock!
The song "A Little Girl From Little Rock" by Megan Hilty tells the story of two young women from the wrong side of the tracks who use their charm to attract wealthy men. Despite experiencing heartbreak in Little Rock, the singer leaves for New York City where she finds that men are the same everywhere. She is determined to succeed and become a wealthy, educated woman who can now return to Little Rock and confront the one who broke her heart. Throughout the song, there is a sense of empowerment and the ability to overcome obstacles that come with growing up in a disadvantaged background.
The song sheds light on the challenges faced by people from low-income families and how they can use their skills and perseverance to succeed in life. The lyrics depict the importance of social mobility and demonstrate the lengths individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may go in order to succeed in society. The singer's willingness to work hard and use her charm to attract wealth and power is a classic representation of the American Dream.
Line by Line Meaning
We're just two little girls from Little Rock.
We are two young women from a small town called Little Rock.
We lived on the wrong side of the tracks.
We grew up in an area of Little Rock that was considered less desirable.
But the gentlemen friends who used to call,
Despite this, our male companions did not seem to mind the location of our home.
They never did seem to mind at all.
The men we spent time with were not bothered by our living situation.
They came to the wrong side of the tracks.
They were willing to come to our side of town to spend time with us.
Then someone broke my heart in Little Rock,
Unfortunately, I experienced heartbreak in my hometown of Little Rock.
So I up and left the pieces there.
In response, I left Little Rock without resolving my emotional pain.
Like a little lost lamb I roamed about,
I felt lost and directionless after my heartbreak.
I came to New York and I found out
I left for New York City, where I discovered something about relationships.
That men are the same way everywhere.
Regardless of location, men often exhibit similar behaviors in relationships.
I was young and determined to be wined and dined and ermined
I was hopeful and motivated to achieve a luxurious lifestyle.
And I worked at it all around the clock.
I dedicated myself entirely to achieving my goals.
Now one of these days in my fancy clothes,
Eventually, I will return to Little Rock appropriately dressed.
I'm a going back home and punch the nose
I plan to confront the person who harmed me.
Of the one who broke my heart (the one who broke my heart)
I will confront the person who broke my heart in Little Rock.
I’m just a little girl from Little Rock,
Despite my successes, I am still the same person from Little Rock.
A horse used to be my closest pal.
When I was younger, my closest companion was a horse.
Though I never did learn to read or write,
Unfortunately, I never received a formal education.
I learned about love in the pale moonlight
However, I did gain knowledge and experience in relationships under the night sky.
And now I'm an educated gal.
Despite not receiving a formal education, I now possess significant knowledge and success.
I learned an awful lot in Little Rock,
I gained significant life experience while living in Little Rock.
And here's some advice I’d like to share:
As a result, I have advice I would like to offer.
Find a gentleman who is shy or bold,
When looking for a partner, one should consider both shy and bold men.
Or short or tall, or young or old.
Additionally, qualities such as height and age are not important factors in finding a compatible partner.
As long as the guy’s a millionaire!
However, the most important factor in a partner is their wealth.
For a kid from the small street I did very well on Wall Street,
Despite my humble upbringing, I excelled in the finance industry.
Though I never owned a share of stock.
Interestingly, I never actually owned any stocks.
And now that I'm known in the biggest banks,
I am now respected in the most prominent banking institutions.
I'm going back home and give my thanks
I plan to return to Little Rock to show gratitude for my upbringing.
To the one who broke my heart (the one who broke my heart)
Despite my success, I still plan to find closure with the person who broke my heart in Little Rock.
The one who broke my heart in Little Rock!
Ultimately, I will always associate Little Rock with my first heartbreak.
Writer(s): Jule Styne, Leo Robin
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.