Watch Smash’s Megan Hilty Channel Marilyn Monroe at Her Hottest with ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’
by Broadway.com Staff • May 9, 2012
As Smash’s Ivy Lynn, Megan Hilty has spent months vying for the coveted role of Marilyn Monroe in the fictional musical Bombshell. While we may not know yet how it plays out for Ms. Lynn, the current Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes demonstrates that Hilty is just the woman for the job. The Broadway vet's rendition of Blondes’ showstopping number “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” actually eclipses the icon Monroe version! Don’t believe us? Click below to see Hilty bring down the house, then check her out in person at New York City Center through May 13.
