Megan Thee Stallion Sets Broadway Debut In ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

Three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut as the impresario Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, producers announced today.

She’ll begin a strictly limited eight-week engagement at the Al Hirshfeld Theatre on Tuesday, March 24, finishing up on Sunday, May 17.

Megan Thee Stallion will be the first female-identifying performer to play the role.

“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” Megan Thee Stallion said in a statement. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace. Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.”

Said producer Carmen Pavlovic, “Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us.” said Producer Carmen Pavlovic. “Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation and her impact on music and culture is undeniable. This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue. It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours.”