Megan Thee Stallion Announces Broadway Debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

The Houston rapper will take on the role of Harold Zidler for an eight-week run starting in March 2026.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Megan Thee Stallion has announced that she will be joining the cast of the Broadway musical "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" for an eight-week run starting on March 24, 2026. The Houston rapper will be taking on the role of Harold Zidler, the owner and host of the famed cabaret.

Why it matters

This marks a new chapter in Megan Thee Stallion's already multifaceted career, as she looks to push herself creatively by taking on the discipline and storytelling required for the theater. Her Broadway debut is sure to draw significant attention and interest from her dedicated fanbase, known as the "Hotties".

The details

Megan Thee Stallion will appear on the Broadway stage from March 24 through May 17, 2026. In a statement, the rapper expressed her excitement about the opportunity, acknowledging the different level of preparation and performance required for the theater. She also recently addressed online rumors about her relationship with boyfriend Klay Thompson, quickly shutting down the speculation.

  • Megan Thee Stallion will appear on Broadway from March 24 through May 17, 2026.

The players

Megan Thee Stallion

A Grammy-winning rapper from Houston, Texas, known for her hit songs and energetic stage presence.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

A Broadway musical adaptation of the 2001 film of the same name, set in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris.

Harold Zidler

The owner and host of the famed Moulin Rouge cabaret, the role that Megan Thee Stallion will be taking on.

Klay Thompson

Megan Thee Stallion's boyfriend, a professional basketball player.

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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.”

— Megan Thee Stallion (The Fader)

“Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation, and storytelling. I'im up for the challenge and can't wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.”

— Megan Thee Stallion (The Fader)

“I never get on live because everybody tries to h*e me. I get on this h*e and breathe, and they be like 'Megan Thee Stallion breathes wrong.'”

— Megan Thee Stallion (TikTok Live)

What’s next

Megan Thee Stallion's eight-week run on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is scheduled to begin on March 24, 2026 and run through May 17, 2026.

The takeaway

Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" represents a significant career milestone, as the Houston rapper looks to push herself creatively and showcase a new side of her artistry to her dedicated fanbase. Her willingness to take on the discipline and storytelling required for the theater stage further solidifies her status as a multifaceted entertainer.