Megan Thee Stallion makes Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, taking on the role of Harold Zidler in the Tony Award-winning production at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
The performance marked a milestone for the production, as Megan Thee Stallion becomes the first female-identifying performer to portray Zidler in any staging of the musical worldwide. Her run is scheduled as a limited engagement through mid-May.
Recording artist Kelsie Watts also made her debut in the production, stepping into the role of Satine. The pair performed before a sold-out audience that included celebrities such as Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish.
Based on the film by Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been a major Broadway success, earning 10 Tony Awards, including best musical. The stage production is directed by Alex Timbers, with a book by John Logan and choreography by Sonya Tayeh.
The musical brings the story of the famed Parisian cabaret to life with a mash-up score spanning more than a century of popular music. Since opening, the production has reached millions of audience members across multiple global productions, including Broadway, touring companies, and international stages.
The Broadway run of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is scheduled to conclude later this year. Tickets are available through the production’s box office and official website.
