Megan Thee Stallion returns to the stage Moulin Rouge! Musical.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper returned to the spotlight inside New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater on Thursday night after missing Wednesday’s performance and exiting mid-show on Tuesday night after falling ill. At that time, her rep said she was taken to the hospital where she was being treated. On Wednesday morning, Meghan’s rep shared a statement with Hollywood Reporter To explain the medical emergency and the final diagnosis.
“On Tuesday evening, Megan was transported to a local hospital to undergo medical evaluation after experiencing worrying symptoms. Doctors eventually identified extreme fatigue, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels as the cause of her symptoms. Megan has since been treated and released from the hospital and is now resting.”
Megan Thee Stallion followed up with an update of her own on Instagram. “Last night was a real wake-up call for me. I’ve been pushing myself beyond my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough is enough. It honestly scared me. I thought I was going to pass out on stage, and I really tried to go through with my performance but I couldn’t. Hotties, I want to be real with all of you because you mean everything to me and I hate letting you down.” “I just need one day to rest, reset and take care of myself the way I was supposed to be… I’ll be back on that stage on Thursday, stronger, clearer and ready to give you my percentage the way you deserve.”
She did just that by returning to the stage Thursday night in the role of Zidler. The concert marks not only her first-ever performance on Broadway, but also the first time a woman has played the role in the beloved, long-running musical. Bold names attending her shows included Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish, among others. The show also featured Meg performing her songs “Savage” and “Body.”
when THR After checking available seats on ATG tickets, we found out that the show was completely sold out for Megan’s big comeback. Earlier today, E! News shared a video showing Meghan getting out of a black SUV while wearing a pink tracksuit and fur boots and entering the Al Hirschfeld Theater before tonight’s show, and a rep for the show confirmed her return. THR She has reached out to her rep for additional comment.
Zidler’s role has previously been filled by the likes of Boy George, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess, and most recently Bob the Drag Queen. It was created by Danny Burstyn, the veteran Broadway star who won a Tony Award for his performance. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively,” Megan Thee Stallion said in a statement about joining the show. “Theatre is definitely a new opportunity and I’m excited to seize it.”
