Megan Thee Stallion Taken to Hospital Mid-Performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Award-winning rapper, songwriter, and actor Megan Thee Stallion, who made her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 24, became ill during the March 31 performance of the Tony-winning musical at the Hirschfeld Theatre. 

The artist was taken to a New York City hospital mid-performance, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

“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,” her representative, Didier Morais, told the industry outlet. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”

Kellon Deryck, Megan's longtime hair stylist who has been working with her on the show, posted on X: "Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital."

Understudy Patrick Clanton took over the role of Zidler for the remainder of the performance.

Playbill has reached out to the representative of the show for additional details.

Megan Thee Stallion has stepped into the traditionally male role of Zidler (formerly Harold Zidler, the part created by Tony winner Danny Burstein) for a limited engagement through May 17. She is making history as the first female-identifying performer to play the role, not only in the Broadway production but in any Moulin Rouge! production worldwide.

In an earlier statement Megan Thee Stallion said, "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 theatre 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.”

“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us,” added producer Carmen Pavlovic. “Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation and her impact on music and culture is undeniable. This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue. It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours.”

Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy-winning recording artist who has enjoyed three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including “HISS,” “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B. The multihyphenate has also acted in Dicks: The Musical, the 2024 Mean Girls film, STARZ’s hit show P-Valley, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. She also hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, Saturday Night Live, and co-hosted The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The Broadway cast also includes Christian Douglas as Christian, Kelsie Watts as Satine, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas as Santiago, Samantha Dodemaide as Nini Hailee, and Arianna Rosario as the Satine Alternate.