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 She played Glinda for a year, ending her run on May 28, 2006, having been replaced by Kate Reinders, the original Glinda in the Chicago production of Wicked.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.
Rainbow Connection
Megan Hilty Lyrics
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About rainbows
And what′s on the other side?
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
I know they′re wrong, wait and see
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
Look what it's done so far
What′s so amazing and keeps us stargazing?
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we′ll find it, the rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
All of us under its spell
We know that it's probably magic
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
I′ve heard them calling my name
Is this the sweet sound that called the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same
I've heard it too many times to ignore it
It′s something that I'm supposed to be
Someday we′ll find it, the rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Megan Hilty's song "Rainbow Connection" is a cover of the original song written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher for the 1979 film "The Muppet Movie." The lyrics of the song explore the fascination and mystery surrounding rainbows and their perceived connection to magic and wonder.
The opening lines, "Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what's on the other side?" pose a question that many people have wondered about. Rainbows are a natural phenomenon that have long captivated human imagination, inspiring myths and legends of all kinds. Yet, despite their beauty and seeming otherworldliness, they are simply light refracted through water droplets.
The lyrics go on to acknowledge that while rainbows may be illusions, they still hold a powerful draw for many people. The song suggests that the allure of rainbows may be tied to their association with dreams, wishes, and the pursuit of something magical and elusive. The repeated refrain, "Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreamers, and me," suggests that the quest for meaning and wonder remains an enduring part of the human experience.
Overall, Megan Hilty's rendition of "Rainbow Connection" is a wistful and reflective song that captures the sense of awe and mystery that rainbows continue to inspire in people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are there so many songs
Rainbows are such an inspiring and captivating phenomenon that they serve as inspiration for many artists to create their songs about it.
About rainbows
Rainbows are the subject of many songs.
And what's on the other side?
People wonder what is at the end of a rainbow or what it means to see a rainbow.
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
Although rainbows appear to be real and tangible, they are only visual illusions.
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Rainbows are pure and do not conceal anything.
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
People have been told that rainbows are just illusions, and some choose to believe that statement.
I know they're wrong, wait and see
The singer believes that rainbows have a deeper meaning and significance beyond just being an illusion.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
One day, we will discover what the true connection with rainbows is.
The lovers, the dreamers and me
This connection will be discovered by those who have a deep love for the world and those who have unending optimism about the future.
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
Someone once said that every wish would be heard and fulfilled.
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
Someone conceived the idea that every wish would be granted, and people believed it even though it may not have been true.
Look what it's done so far
Believing in wishes and their fulfillment has brought about many changes in our lives, both good and bad.
What's so amazing and keeps us stargazing?
People are captivated by the universe and the beauty that it holds.
And what do we think we might see?
People are curious about what they might find in the universe.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
Just as people are fascinated by the universe, they are also fascinated by rainbows and their meaning.
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Like discovering the secrets of the universe, discovering the true meaning of rainbows will be done by those who have a deep passion for the world and those who have unending optimism about the future.
All of us under its spell
Rainbows have the power to captivate all who see them.
We know that it's probably magic
Rainbows seem to be magical because of the way that they appear and the effect that they have on our emotions.
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
Sometimes people experience things that they cannot explain that may make them question their reality.
I've heard them calling my name
The singer has experienced these unexplainable things and has felt a connection to them.
Is this the sweet sound that called the young sailors?
The singer imagines that this unexplainable phenomenon is the same one that has inspired sailors for generations.
The voice might be one and the same
The voice that the singer hears might be the same as the one that has inspired sailors for generations.
I've heard it too many times to ignore it
The singer cannot ignore this voice that he/she hears because it has happened too many times to ignore.
It's something that I'm supposed to be
The singer feels connected to this voice and feels that it is his/her purpose to explore and understand it.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
Like understanding the unexplainable phenomenon that the singer hears, one day we will also understand the true meaning of rainbows.
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Those who have a deep passion for the world and those who have unending optimism about the future will be the ones to discover the true meaning of rainbows.
Writer(s): Williams Paul H, Ascher Kenneth Lee
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.