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 She played Glinda for a year, ending her run on May 28, 2006, having been replaced by Kate Reinders, the original Glinda in the Chicago production of Wicked.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.
Centaurworld
Megan Hilty Lyrics
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Hey, new friend, as long as you are with us you are home!
It really sounds like where you're from is over-rated.
But now you′re here we're never gonna leave you alone.
'Cause you made it to Centaurworld
And nothing better represents our world
Then this colorful collection of
You′re meeting here today
You′re welcome in Centaurworld
It's the place where all your new best friends are, girl
We′re all different, but we're always together
It′s splendid! We're kind of codependent
But we′re happier this way!
I mean technically sure we were at war with
A ruthless horde of invading warriors
But hey, let's just pretend it's okay
You made it to Centaurworld
Join our herd of centaur boys and centaur girls
And I promise you will never find anywhere friendlier
Fun never ends when you′re
Living in
In Centaurworld
Wo-ah
In the first verse of the song, Megan Hilty's character welcomes a new friend to Centaurworld. She assures her that as long as she's with them, she's home. She also suggests that her previous life outside Centaurworld was overrated. The chorus emphasizes the concept of Centaurworld as an inclusive and diverse place, showcasing the difference and the codependency of the group. Megan refers to a previous war, which suggests that Centaurworld is not an entirely peaceful place, but they find happiness and togetherness in their group. The song is a cheerful invitation to the newcomers to feel at home in Centaurworld's colorful, musical environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, new friend, I'm glad you made it.
As long as you are with us, you are home, and we are glad that you have become a part of Centaurworld.
It really sounds like where you're from is over-rated.
It appears that you were not content with where you were previously located, but you have now found a new place where you can thrive.
But now you're here we're never gonna leave you alone.
Regardless of where you come from, now that you have reached Centaurworld, we will never let you feel alone or deserted.
'Cause you made it to Centaurworld
Your arrival at Centaurworld signifies that you have made a positive step towards a better life filled with enjoyment and fun!
And nothing better represents our world
Centaurworld is characterized by the union of two typically opposing animal species coexisting in harmony.
Then this colorful collection of singing and dancing half-animal, half-man things
Our world is filled with lively and animated creatures, possessing the quality of humanity and animal nature in equal measure!
You're welcome in Centaurworld
You are more than welcome to become a part of our Centaurworld community filled with amazing new friends!
It's the place where all your new best friends are, girl
Centaurworld is the perfect place to find new people who will become your best friends and companions without a doubt.
We're all different, but we're always together
Each of us has distinct characteristics and abilities, but we operate as one, with unyielding cooperation and collaboration among our diverse crew
It's splendid! We're kind of codependent
Our situation is magnificent! Our relationships are established on mutual interdependence, support, and encouragement that foster a sense of belonging in our fantastic world.
But we're happier this way!
Our system of dependence on one another is a source of our profound joy and contentment.
I mean technically sure we were at war with a ruthless horde of invading warriors
To be perfectly transparent, we did have a hostile skirmish with some warriors who sought to disrupt the peace and unity of Centaurworld.
But hey, let's just pretend it's okay
However, let us put that behind us and pretend that it never happened while basking in Centaurworld's general atmosphere of fun and enjoyment.
Join our herd of centaur boys and centaur girls
You are invited to join our group of centaurs whether male, female or identify otherwise! Together, we are Centaurworld!
And I promise you will never find anywhere friendlier
We can guarantee that Centaurworld is a place where the hospitality and kindness that centaurs possess are unparalleled!
Fun never ends when you're living in
Expect a life filled with enjoyment, excitement and non-stop entertainment when you become a resident of Centaurworld
In Centaurworld
Come join us and explore the world of Centaurworld, where anything is possible, and the fun never stops!
Wo-ah
An expression of excitement and eagerness for you to come and join us in Centaurworld!
Writer(s): Megan Nicole Dong
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.