Café Carlyle is delighted to welcome back Tony and Grammy Award nominee Megan Hilty for a special residency from June 16 to 27, 2026. Best known for her breakout role as Ivy Lynn in the NBC musical drama Smash, Hilty has built a celebrated career spanning Broadway, television, and concert stages around the world. She most recently starred as Madeline Ashton in the hit Broadway musical Death Becomes Her, earning a Tony Award nomination along with a Drama League Award nomination and two Broadway.com Audience Awards.
Hilty first rose to prominence on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked, later originating the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, which earned her multiple award nominations. Her stage work also includes acclaimed performances in Noises Off, as well as Encores! productions of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Annie Get Your Gun. On screen, Hilty’s television credits include appearances in Annie Live!, The Good Wife, and Desperate Housewives, among many others.
A powerhouse vocalist, Hilty is also celebrated for her concert performances with world-renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Boston Pops, and National Symphony Orchestra. Her acclaimed live album, "Megan Hilty Live at the Café Carlyle," was recorded during a previous residency at the iconic venue. With a voice that effortlessly moves between Broadway, pop, and classic standards, Hilty returns to Café Carlyle for an intimate evening of music and storytelling that promises to be unforgettable.
June 16–27, 2026
SHOW BEGINS AT 8:45 PM
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