Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'
The three-time Grammy-winning rapper will step into the role of Zidler during the musical's final months at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, starting in March.
Summary
- Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 24 to May 17
- She will be the first female performer to play Harold Zidler
- She is a three-time Grammy-winning rapper who has also appeared in multiple movie musicals
It's going to be a hot girl spring at Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the show this spring, performing from March 24 to May 17 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Megan Thee Stallion is best known for hit songs including "Hot Girl Summer," "Savage," "Body," and "Sweetest Pie." For her music career, she has won three Grammy Awards, six BET Awards, five BET Hip Hop Awards, four American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, and a Billboard Women in Music Award.
She has ventured into the theatre world with her appearances in two movie musicals: Dicks: The Musical and Mean Girls, for which she made an onscreen cameo and performed the song "Not My Fault" with Reneé Rapp for its soundtrack. As an actress, Megan has also appeared in TV shows including P-Valley, Big Mouth, She-Hulk, and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.
In Moulin Rouge! The Musical, she will play nightclub emcee Zidler, making her the first female-identifying performer in the role in any production of the show worldwide. She succeeds Bob the Drag Queen, who plays his final performance March 22, as previously announced.
"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.”
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has run at the Hirschfeld since 2019, and it will play its final Broadway performance July 26. The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical is adapted from Baz Luhrmann's film about the forbidden romance between a writer and a showgirl in turn-of-the-century Paris.
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Photo credit: Megan Thee Stallion. (Photo courtesy of Hot Girl Productions)
Frequently asked questions
What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical about?
Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway today.
Where is Moulin Rouge! The Musical playing?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is playing at Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The theatre is located at 302 West 45th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The running time of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The recommended age for Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a script by John Logan, who adapted it from the film's screenplay by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce. The songs have dozens of different composers and writers, as they are all existing pop hits from various decades.
Which pop songs are in Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical contains some of the most famous pop songs included in the movie, like "Lady Marmalade," "Your Song," "Roxanne," and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." There are over 40 new additions as well, including "Bad Romance," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Toxic."
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical appropriate for kids?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is recommended for ages 12 and older due to mild sexual and sensual content. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical different from the movie?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is slightly different from the movie — the show includes dozens more pop songs besides the ones that the original movie used. The plot and characters, though, remain the same.
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical a jukebox musical?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a jukebox musical, containing more than 40 pop songs from the 1940s to the 2010s.
Who directed Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
Alex Timbers directed Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winning a Tony Award for his work. He's also known for staging Broadway musicals including Here Lies Love and Beetlejuice.
When did Moulin Rouge! The Musical open on Broadway?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical opened in June 2019 following a pre-Broadway run in Boston.
Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical good?
Moulin Rouge! The Musical won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review reads, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical is in a league of originality and creativity all of its own; with a song stack of some 70 pop hits from the '40s to the present day, it is the ultimate jukebox show."
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