Megan Thee Stallion is taking her star power from the charts to center stage.
The three-time Grammy winner will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre from March 24 through May 17. The Houston rapper will assume the role of Zidler, a character traditionally portrayed by a man and long considered the flamboyant heartbeat of the Parisian cabaret.
Her casting marks a historic milestone. Megan becomes the first female-identifying performer to take on the role in any global production of Moulin Rouge!. The part was originated on Broadway by Tony Award winner Danny Burstein and anchors much of the show’s spectacle and emotional stakes.
Megan approaches the opportunity with reverence and resolve. “Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” she said in a statement.
Megan Thee Stallion To Play Zidler In Moulin Rouge! Broadway Debut
“I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively.” She added, “Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation, and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge.”
That challenge is real. Broadway performers deliver eight live shows a week. Vocals are raw. There are no retakes. Stamina defines success.
Inspired by Moulin Rouge!, the musical follows the doomed romance between Satine and Christian. Its jukebox score blends modern hits like Firework, Your Song, and Chandelier into a theatrical spectacle. The Tony Award-winning production is directed by Alex Timbers with choreography by Sonya Tayeh.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic celebrated the moment. “We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there,” she said.
Subtle nods to Megan’s own music will surface in the production, bridging hip-hop and Broadway tradition. With this move, she expands rap’s presence on theater’s most prestigious stage — and proves her artistry has no ceiling.
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