Overview
- The production released a first-look photo of Megan Thee Stallion in costume ahead of her March 24 debut at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with performances scheduled through May 17.
- She will be the first female-identifying performer to play Zidler in any Moulin Rouge! production, breaking from a role originated on Broadway by Danny Burstein and traditionally performed by men.
- The character will be presented as female in this engagement, reflected in new imagery and the updated billing of the role as simply Zidler.
- Producer Carmen Pavlovic said the engagement will include a hint of music from Megan Thee Stallion’s catalogue as part of the limited run.
- Bob the Drag Queen’s stint as Harold Zidler ends March 22, and the Tony-winning musical has announced its Broadway closing in July.