Megan Thee Stallion Makes Broadway Debut in 'Moulin Rouge'

The queen of the Hotties is heading to New York to play Zidler in the Tony Award-winning musical.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Megan Thee Stallion, the popular rapper known as the 'queen of the Hotties', has announced that she will be making her Broadway debut by starring as club owner Harold Zidler in the Tony Award-winning musical 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'. The show, based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, will mark the first time a woman has played the role of Zidler.

Why it matters

Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway debut is a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to take on the role of Harold Zidler in the acclaimed musical. This move showcases her versatility as an artist and her ability to take on challenging new creative endeavors, further expanding her already impressive resume.

The details

Megan Thee Stallion will be joining the cast of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' for an eight-week run, from March 24 to May 17, 2026. The musical, which won 10 Tony Awards in 2020, is set in the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris and features a mix of classic and contemporary songs. Megan's casting as Zidler, the flamboyant club owner, will mark a historic moment for the show and for Broadway.

  • Megan Thee Stallion will be performing on Broadway from Tuesday, March 24 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.
  • The Moulin Rouge! The Musical first opened on Broadway in 2019, but was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic before returning in 2021.

The players

Megan Thee Stallion

A popular rapper known as the 'queen of the Hotties', who is making her Broadway debut in the role of Harold Zidler in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

A Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, set in the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris.

Harold Zidler

The flamboyant club owner character in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical', which Megan Thee Stallion will be the first woman to portray on Broadway.

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What they’re saying

“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor. 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.”

— Megan Thee Stallion (cassiuslife.com)

What’s next

Megan Thee Stallion's eight-week run in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' on Broadway will begin on Tuesday, March 24 and conclude on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The takeaway

Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway debut in the iconic role of Harold Zidler in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' represents a significant milestone for the rapper, as she expands her artistic horizons and becomes the first woman to portray the flamboyant club owner on the Broadway stage.