Megan Thee Stallion was taken to hospital in New York after leaving mid-screening of “Moulin Rouge.”

Megan Thee Stallion has been hospitalized in New York City after falling ill during a show Moulin Rouge! Musical And leaving the show in the middle of the performance.

Her representative Didier Moraes said: “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan began to feel very ill and was immediately taken to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated.” Hollywood Reporter. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”

Her hairstylist and close friend, Kellon Derrick, who worked with her on the show, also confirmed her hospitalization in a post on X.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her debut in the show last week at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater as The Zidler, marking not only her first-ever Broadway performance, but also the first time a woman has played the role in the beloved and 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.”

According to a post on X, Tuesday’s show began as usual with Meg appearing in the opening scenes but the show was stopped midway through as theater officials apologized to the audience and asked them to “stay inside and sit down.” Megan then exited the performance and was replaced by another performer for the rest of the show.

Megan Thee Stallion takes over the role of Zidler, previously held by the likes of Boy George, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess, and most recently Bob the Drag Queen. The role of Zidler was originated 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.”

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