Megan Hilty as Amber in "Hairspray"
Megan Hilty as Amber in "Hairspray"
bwayboi0101
Understudy Joined: 11/25/04
#0Megan Hilty as Amber in "Hairspray"
Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:52pmIs it true that Megan Hilty will be filling the shoes of Amber after Haylie Duff leaves? I am not sure if this is just an internet rumor, or the truth?
Yero
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/29/06
#1re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:53pmMost likely not, since she is going to be busy with Wicked on tour and I believe Haylie is over in October.
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bwayboi0101
Understudy Joined: 11/25/04
#2re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:55pm
Alrighty thats what I thought, I personally would love to see her in the role.
Also, was Haylie Duff that known before Hairspray? I never really thought she was big in the buisness.
#3re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:57pm
With Megan's previous role's I don't think she will switch over to the smallish role of Amber anytime soon.
Updated On: 8/4/06 at 11:57 PM
Yero
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/29/06
#4re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:57pmShe's been in a couple of movies, recorded a song with her sister.. I think that's about it. Basically, she's been known as Hilary Duff's older sister.
"I have this mental image of Patti barreling down the street and pushing tourists out of her way." -colleen_lee
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#5re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:06amUsually it seems that the younger sibling follows the footsteps of their older sibling, but in the Duff situation, it's the other way around. Haylie probably wouldn't have been as well known if Hilary Duff weren't famous.
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#6re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:09amWhat are her previous "role's"? All she's done is Wicked.
Yero
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/29/06
#7re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:12am
"What are her previous "role's"? All she's done is Wicked."
Yes, on Broadway.
"I have this mental image of Patti barreling down the street and pushing tourists out of her way." -colleen_lee
#8re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:13amYeah, although Glinda will remain a viable job option for her for years to come (as "Wicked" will surely continue to run for a very long time), it remains her only Broadway stint thus far. She's really not in any position to start turning down roles.
#9re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:18am
She did Vanities and played Queenie in The Wild Party at CMU.
Updated On: 8/5/06 at 12:18 AM
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#10re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 1:32amHmm...I dont really see her as an Amber.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#11re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 1:33amI would love to see her in this role.
bwayboi0101
Understudy Joined: 11/25/04
#12re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 3:15am
I would like to see Megan Hilty as Amber to. I am not sure if she is much of a dancer, but Amber does not really do that much dancing. I also dont think she would accept the role too, going from a leading role in Wicked to a supporting role in hairspray. I dunno though.
Another random person I would like too see as Amber is Angel Reda, gorgeous blonde from Chicago.
#13re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 3:19am
Becoz--
One's college credits, sadly, mean absolutely diddly-squat in show business.
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#14re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 3:22amOh gosh No! just...no!
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bwayboi0101
Understudy Joined: 11/25/04
#15re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 3:24amAngel Reda is actually very talented! Ive seen her as Mama on the tour of Chicago, and Annie in the broadway production. The Girl deffinetly has talent!
Act4ever
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/04
#16re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 3:47am
"One's college credits, sadly, mean absolutely diddly-squat in show business. "
I don't think that is always true at all. If you are going to one of the most respected musical theatre schools (ie. Carnegie Mellon) in the country and you get cast as a lead it means you have talent. Talent is what gets the jobs.
#17re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 8:14amI guess it would really be up to if she has time for the role and if you she wants it. I doubt she would go to Amber just because it is a lot smaller role. Then again she isn't in any position yet to turn down roles. Well, see!
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#18re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 8:19amI've never really seen hairspray, so I don't know. But how old is Amber supposed to be?
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#19re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 8:25amI say she'd be a better Tracy....
#20re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:19pm
Hailey isnt following her sister
she's been acting since before her sister has
her sister was just lucky enough to land the main role in a tv show that made her famouse
hailey just hasnt been as lucky as hilary but now its her turn to shine and I'd rather see halie then hilary
at least hailey is singing/acting/dancing (not very good)but live
hilary cant even do that
but back to the post. if megan were younger that would be awesome
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#21re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:21pmHayle recorded some solo songs.
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whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#22re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:31pmDistinctve- that's not entirely true. College is what landed her on Broadway in the first place. Someone from Wicked saw her in a showcase, called her in to audition for Wicked, and gave her the standby position.
to wherever
Understudy Joined: 6/18/06
#23re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 12:43pm
"if megan were younger that would be awesome"
Forgive me... I know absolutely nothing about Hairspray. What age is this character (Amber) in the show? Megan is only 25.
I really need to see Hairspray... but... after Haylie Duff leaves. I'm not a fan.
Reverie
Understudy Joined: 6/3/06
#24re: Megan Hilty as Amber in 'Hairspray'
Posted: 8/5/06 at 1:01pmI think Amber is supposed to be around 16.
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