Megan Thee Stallion makes her Broadway debut as "Harold Zidler" in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical". The Grammy-winning rapper steps into the role from March 24 through May 17, 2026, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, performing all shows except the two on May 2.
Megan Thee Stallion Takes on Moulin Rouge Zidler Role
Megan Thee Stallion brings her H-Town energy to "Harold Zidler", the flamboyant nightclub owner who emcees the bohemian cabaret in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical". This marks her first Broadway gig, and she becomes the first female-identifying performer to play the part in any production worldwide. The role demands a commanding presence, guiding audiences through lavish scenes of love, art, and excess set in 1890s Paris.
Bob the Drag Queen wraps up his run as Zidler on March 22, handing off to her. According to Broadway Buzz, Kelsie Watts joins the same night as Satine, succeeding Arianna Rosario, which refreshes the ensemble dynamic and sets up fresh chemistry onstage.
Historic Broadway Debut for Megan Thee Stallion
The multiplatinum artist earned her spot as the second female rapper to snag Best New Artist at the Grammys, following Lauryn Hill. Her screen debut came as Gloria in A24's "Dicks: The Musical", setting the stage for this theater leap. Fans have watched her dominate charts with hits like "Savage" and "HISS", and now she channels that charisma into live performance.
Zidler originally went to Danny Burstein in the 2019 premiere. As Variety reports, Megan Thee Stallion's gender-flipped portrayal aligns with the show's bold casting history, blending her rap flair with the musical's pop mash-ups from artists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Katy Perry.
Moulin Rouge Cast and Production Details
During her stint, Christian Douglas leads as Christian, the starry-eyed writer falling for Satine. André Ward plays Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris takes on the Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas embodies Santiago, and Samantha Dodemaide shines as Nini. The cast powers Baz Luhrmann's pop-mash-up spectacle, turning the 2001 film into a Tony-winning hit.
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" closes on Broadway July 26, 2026, after a Tony-winning run since 2019. Her limited eight-week window amps up ticket demand in the final stretch, especially with the Al Hirschfeld Theatre hosting this extravaganza.
Megan Thee Stallion's "classy, bougie... bohemian" vibe fits the lavish world perfectly. Broadway Buzz notes this debut during Women's History Month adds cultural spark to her transition from charts to stage lights, potentially drawing new crowds to the theater.
Megan Thee Stallion's Zidler Run Essentials
Her performances promise high-energy takes on Zidler's key numbers amid the show's glittering costumes and choreography. With the production winding down, this stint offers a prime chance to see a rap icon redefine Broadway norms before the final curtain.
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