Will & Grace Cast Career Timeline: from Sitcom Pioneers to Modern Entertainment
By Marcus Vance
Following the reboot's conclusion, Hayes pivoted into stage and digital production with surgical focus. His crowning theatrical achievement arrived in 2023, when he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his portrayal of troubled pianist Oscar Levant in Good Night, Oscar. Hayes spent years mastering Levant's exact fingerings for George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, performing the intricate concert piano piece live on stage eight times a week. Concurrently, his audio venture SmartLess, co-hosted with Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, sold distribution rights to Amazon in 2021 for an estimated $60 million to $80 million, before securing a massive three-year SiriusXM deal in 2024 valued north of $100 million.
Megan Mullally resisted predictable comedy routes, choosing offbeat independent cinema and musical performance. Her recurring role as Tammy II on Parks and Recreation alongside real-life husband Nick Offerman introduced her to a younger streaming audience. On stage, she tackled serious musical and dramatic roles, including Broadway revivals of Young Frankenstein and Terrance McNally's It's Only a Play. Mullally also dedicated substantial time to Nancy & Beth, an avant-garde musical duo with Stephanie Hunt that blends close harmonies, deadpan choreography, and forgotten American songbook rarities.
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