Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the musical Moulin Rouge! this spring.
The three-time Grammy Award winning artist and actress will take on the role of the nightclub impresario Zidler, previously referred to as Harold Zidler, for an eight-week run starting March 24, 2026 through May 17. The score, made up of recent pop hits, will also include “a hint of music,” from Megan Thee Stallion’s catalogue, which includes songs such as “Savage” and “HISS.”
She takes over the role of Zidler from Bob the Drag Queen. While this is her Broadway debut, Megan Thee Stallion has acted in the A24 film Dicks: The Musical and appeared in STARZ’s P-Valley and Disney’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” Megan Thee Stallion said. “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.”
Her casting comes as Moulin Rouge! nears the end of its Broadway run, with the production set to play its final performance July 26. She is the first female-identifying performer to take on the role of Zidler, which was originated by Danny Burstein, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal.
“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us,” said producer Carmen Pavlovic. “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. We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue. It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours.”
