Megan Thee Stallion Broadway Debut
Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut as cabaret owner Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 24 to May 17, 2026, becoming the first female-identifying performer in the role previously held by Bob The Drag Queen on Broadway. The casting represents a significant crossover between hip-hop and traditional musical theater.
- The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film, *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*, opened on Broadway in 2019 and went on to win 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. - The role of Harold Zidler, the flamboyant owner of the Moulin Rouge, was originated on Broadway by Danny Burstein, who won a Tony Award for his performance. - The musical is known for its jukebox score, which includes mash-ups and arrangements of songs from artists like David Bowie, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé. - The production is set to close its Broadway run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on July 26, 2026. - Megan Thee Stallion has previous acting experience, including a cameo in the 2024 musical film adaptation of *Mean Girls*. She has cited Queen Latifah and Ice Cube as inspirations for transitioning from music to a career in film. - The casting of high-profile celebrities is a common practice on Broadway, with other notable musical performers in lead roles including Pamela Anderson in *Chicago* and Carly Rae Jepsen in *Cinderella*. - The original Moulin Rouge cabaret opened in Paris in 1889 by co-owners Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler, the namesake for Megan Thee Stallion's character.
