Grammy-winning musician Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Broadway debut. The 31-year-old rapper and performer will star in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, according to recent reports. She will take on the role of the impresario Zidler, becoming the first female-identifying performer to portray the character.
Megan Thee Stallion to star in Moulin Rouge! musical on Broadway
After establishing herself as a major force in the music industry, Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the adaptation of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The three-time Grammy winner will play the impresario Zidler and will be the first female-identifying performer to take on the role.
Beginning March 24, 2026, Stallion will perform in an eight-week engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The run will conclude on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” the Mamushi singer said in a statement (via Deadline), “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.”
Producer Carmen Pavlovic also commented on Stallion’s casting, stating, “Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us.” She added, “Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation, and her impact on music and culture is undeniable. This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
Tony winner Danny Burstein originally portrayed the role on Broadway; Stallion will assume it. There has been no indication of whether the character’s gender will be changed for this engagement.
