Megan Hilty attended Sammamish High School in Bellevue and the Washington A… Read Full Bio ↴Megan Hilty attended Sammamish High School in Bellevue and the Washington Academy of Performing Arts Conservatory High School in Redmond, Washington. In 2004, she graduated from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and is a member of Actors' Equity. She is a recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in Musical Theater. Her regional credits include productions of Café Puttanesca, Suds, and The Wild Party.

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 She played Glinda for a year, ending her run on May 28, 2006, having been replaced by Kate Reinders, the original Glinda in the Chicago production of Wicked.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.

The National Pastime
Megan Hilty Lyrics

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Marilyn (New York Yankees)
Fellas! (Yeah?)
Fellas! (Is it--?)
Hey, team! (Off the benches, it's Marilyn!)

I just got a date (She just got a date)
With baseball's Joltin' Joe (That lucky so-and-so)
So run me 'round the bases

Put me through my paces
And teach me all the things a slugger's lover
Should know!

What's that there? (That's the pitcher's mound!)
Have you ever seen a shape that is so perfectly round?
(Batter up!) Play ball!
(You better give it your all!)

'Cause all men like to play at
The national pastime
Who's that man? (That's the first base coach!)
Have you noticed that he signals every time I approach?
(Kill the ump!) Throw him out!
(Because there isn't a doubt)
That all men like to play at
The national pastime

When I was just a little girl
I liked being dainty and purty
But now that I'm giving sports a whirl
I find I kinda like to get dirty (Yeah!)

(Baby, what's that there?)
That's the team bullpen
And I like the odds I'm seeing: no girls, all men!
(Hit the deck, look alive!
Beware the lady's line drive!)
Yes, my skill and my passion'll
Elevate the national...

Peanuts!
Hot dogs!
Crackerjack!
I don't care, I don't care if I ever get back!
(When the season's over, the play won't end)
'Cause a baseball diamond is a girl's best friend
Yes, my style and my fashion'll (Yes, her style and her fashion'll)

Elevate the national
Pastime!

Overall Meaning

The National Pastime by Megan Hilty is an upbeat and fun song that offers a satirical look into the life of a woman who is in love with baseball. Marilyn, the singer of the song, is extremely excited because she just got a date with Joltin' Joe, a famous baseball player. As she walks through the baseball field, she notices every detail, including the pitcher's mound, the first base coach, and even the team bullpen. Marilyn seems like a woman who is well-versed in the ways of baseball and is eager to learn more.

Marilyn's enthusiasm for the sport is palpable in the song, and she encourages the players to teach her everything that she needs to know to be the perfect slugger's lover. The chorus of the song goes, "All men like to play at the national pastime," suggesting that baseball is not only a game but also a way of life for men. Marilyn seems to want to be a part of that lifestyle, and she is keen to let the men know that she can keep up with them.

The National Pastime is a witty and catchy song that combines Megan Hilty's impressive vocal range with clever lyrics. The song is an homage to America's favorite pastime and its cultural significance. It showcases the power of baseball to bring people together, regardless of gender or background. Overall, The National Pastime is an entertaining and upbeat song that celebrates the fun and excitement of baseball.

Line by Line Meaning

Marilyn (New York Yankees)
Introducing Marilyn as a supporter of New York Yankees.

Fellas! (Yeah?)
Addressing a group of male baseball players and getting their attention.

Fellas! (Is it--?)
Confirming if the mentioned player is Joe DiMaggio, with whom she got a date.

Hey, team! (Off the benches, it's Marilyn!)
Exciting the team players and announcing her presence as their supporter.

I just got a date (She just got a date)
Telling that she got a date with Joe DiMaggio.

With baseball's Joltin' Joe (That lucky so-and-so)
Expressing her excitement about dating Joe DiMaggio.

So run me 'round the bases
Inviting the players to take her for a run around the baseball field.

Put me through my paces
Asking the players to teach her how to be a better supporter and participate in baseball activities.

And teach me all the things a slugger's lover
Requesting the players to coach her as a lover of baseball and teach her more about the game.

Should know!
End of her request.

What's that there? (That's the pitcher's mound!)
Asking the players about the pitcher's mound and identifying it.

Have you ever seen a shape that is so perfectly round?
Complimenting the shape of the pitcher's mound.

(Batter up!) Play ball!
Calling out to the batters and starting the game.

(You better give it your all!)
Encouraging the players to play their best.

'Cause all men like to play at
Implying that all men like to play baseball.

The national pastime
Baseball is known as the national pastime, and she associates and enjoys it.

Who's that man? (That's the first base coach!)
Enquiring about the first base coach and identifying him.

Have you noticed that he signals every time I approach?
Amused by the coach's supposed attention to her and signaling to the players based on her approach.

(Kill the ump!) Throw him out!
Joking about disagreeing with the umpire's decision, but participating in it.

(Because there isn't a doubt)
Adding to the joke about killing the umpire and getting thrown out.

That all men like to play at
Repeating the idea that all men enjoy playing baseball.

The national pastime
Reinforcing her association with baseball as the national pastime because of its popularity.

When I was just a little girl
Describing how her interests changed over time.

I liked being dainty and purty
Describing her interests as a young girl, which included being delicate and pretty.

But now that I'm giving sports a whirl
Describing her current interest in sports as a significant change.

I find I kinda like to get dirty (Yeah!)
Expressing that she enjoys getting dirty while playing sports and physical activities.

(Baby, what's that there?)
Asking about something on the baseball field.

That's the team bullpen
Identifying the team bullpen to her.

And I like the odds I'm seeing: no girls, all men!
Implying her preference for being around men with no women in the team bullpen.

(Hit the deck, look alive!
Warning the players to be attentive through her humoristic remark about her ability to hit the ball hard.

Beware the lady's line drive!)
Calling attention to herself as a woman who can hit the ball hard and accurately.

Yes, my skill and my passion'll
Acknowledging the skill and passion she has developed for baseball.

Elevate the national...
Implying that her love of the game will elevate the game itself.

Peanuts!
Mentioning a popular snack for baseball games.

Hot dogs!
Mentioning another popular snack for baseball games.

Crackerjack!
Mentioning another popular snack for baseball games.

I don't care, I don't care if I ever get back!
Saying that she is so captivated by the game that she does not care if she returns home after the game ends.

(When the season's over, the play won't end)
Emphasizing how important and enjoyable the game is even after the season ends.

'Cause a baseball diamond is a girl's best friend
Comparing the allure of the baseball diamond to a woman's best friend.

Yes, my style and my fashion'll (Yes, her style and her fashion'll)
Implying that her skill and active participation in baseball provide her with a notable style and fashion sense.

Elevate the national
Reiterating how her love of the game will elevate the level of the sport nationally.

Pastime!
Repeating that baseball is a popular pastime and reiterating her love for it at the end of the song.

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