Megan Thee Stallion is officially headed to Broadway.
The three-time Grammy winner confirmed on Feb. 26 that she will make her Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” and the show’s official Instagram account shared the news alongside her with the caption, “Thee hottest news on Broadway❣️🎩.” Fans immediately flooded the comments as the announcement made its rounds online.
According to Variety, Megan will take on the role of nightclub impresario Harold Zidler for a limited eight-week engagement from March 24 through May 17 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. She becomes the first female-identifying performer to portray the role in any “Moulin Rouge!” production worldwide. The musical is set to close July 26 after a seven-year Broadway run.
Fans and Celebs React to “Thee Hottest News on Broadway”
The comment section quickly turned into a celebration.
The Grammys’ official Instagram account chimed in with, “Once a showgirl, always a showgirl.” Singer Chloe Bailey added, “i love this!!!” One excited fan wrote, “omg i gotta come see this!!!!” while another declared, “Woooow!!!! 😍😍😍 Love this! Gag the girls and get the TONY!”
Megan also shared the news to her own Instagram page, echoing her excitement about stepping into a new creative space. In a statement reported by Playbill, she called joining the production “an absolute honor” and said theater is “definitely a new opportunity” she is excited to embrace.
Inside Her Historic ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Run
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, features a jukebox-style score with pop hits like “Your Song,” “Firework” and “Chandelier.” Per Variety, producers have hinted that audiences may hear a “hint” of Megan’s own music woven into the show during her run.
The Tony-winning production originally opened on Broadway in 2019 and has since become one of the longer-running shows in recent history. The role of Zidler was originated by Tony winner Danny Burstein and has also been played by Tituss Burgess, Boy George and Wayne Brady. Bob the Drag Queen is currently in the role through March 22 before Megan steps in.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic described Megan’s casting as a historic moment and part of the show’s closing celebration, telling Variety that the production wanted to go out with a “spectacular bang.”
For her part, Megan made it clear she’s ready for the challenge, saying Broadway demands “a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling,” but adding that she “can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side” of her.
