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.”
Bob the Drag Queen will end his limited engagement in the role on Sunday, March 22.
The role was originated on Broadway by Tony-winner Danny Burstein. Although today’s casting announcement does not specifically indicate that the character’s gender will be changed, the role is typically referred to as “Harold Zidler.” The announcement today calls the character “Zidler.”
As recently announced, the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will end its run on July 26.
Megan Thee Stallion has earned three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including “HISS,” “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B. Acting roles include Dicks: The Musical and guest appearances on Mean Girls, P-Valley and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Moulin Rouge! won 10 2021 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Alex Timbers directs, with a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine. As with the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, the musical uses various hit songs by a variety of artists.
