Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized midway through last night’s performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Her symptoms are now being evaluated, according to her representatives. The show continued with an understudy playing the role of Zidler, in which Megan debuted last week as the first female-identifying actor to play the character in the long-running Broadway show. Her hairstylist Kellon Deryck brought her illness to fans’ attention last night, posting on X, “Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital.”
The show had been due to continue in an eight-week engagement at Al Hirshfeld Theatre, though its future is unclear, given the uncertainty around Megan’s illness.
A representative for Moulin Rouge! The Musical said in a statement to Variety, “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated. We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”
Pitchfork has emailed representatives for Megan Thee Stallion and Moulin Rouge! The Musical for more details.
