Megan Thee Stallion Makes her Broadway Debut

Megan Thee Stallion is preparing to make her Broadway debut. The Grammy-winning rapper will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City. Her run is scheduled from March 24 to May 17, 2026.

Megan will perform the role of Harold Zidler, the flamboyant impresario of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. This casting makes her the first female identifying performer to portray Zidler in any production. The character is traditionally played by male actors.

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“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” Megan 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.”

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical is based on a 2001 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation premiered on Broadway in 2019 and quickly became one of the city’s biggest theatrical successes. The production has won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Megan’s casting arrives as the show approaches the final stretch of its Broadway run.

Producer Carmen Pavlovic said the casting was a “thrilling moment,” adding, “Megan is a true global superstar… This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations.”

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She told fans: “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.”

This isn’t  Megan’s first time acting. She has appeared in the comedy film Dicks: The Musical and made a cameo in the Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. These appearances showed glimpses of her acting skills.