Overview
- Megan Thee Stallion, who took her first bow Tuesday at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, debuted as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
- She is the first female-identifying performer to play the role worldwide, which is typically male and was originated on Broadway by Danny Burstein.
- Her engagement runs eight weeks through May 17, as the long-running, Tony-winning production prepares to close in July after seven years.
- The curtain call now features a medley of her hits including “WAP,” “Body,” and “Savage,” and she shared the moment on Instagram, thanking the cast and crew.
- Kelsie Watts also stepped in as Satine the same night, while coverage ranged from Playbill’s historic framing to fashion outlets highlighting Megan’s post-show Retrofête dress and gold Stuart Weitzman sandals, with celebrities like Queen Latifah in attendance.