Megan Thee Stallion is hospitalized in New York City after falling ill during a showing of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and exiting the show mid-performance.
“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, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”
Her hairstylist and close friend, Kellon Deryck, who has been working with her at the show, also confirmed the hospitalization with a post on X.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her debut in the show last week at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre in the role of The Zidler, marking not only her first ever Broadway performance but also the first time a woman has performed the role in the beloved and long-running jukebox musical. Boldfaced names that have been seated for her performances have included Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish, among others. The show has also featured Meg performing her songs “Savage” and “Body.”
According to a post on X, Tuesday’s show began as normal with Meg featured in opening scenes but the performance was stopped mid-show as theater officials apologized to the audience and asked them to “stay inside and seated.” Megan then exited the performance and was reportedly replaced by another performer for the rest of the show.
Megan Thee Stallion steps into the role of Zidler, which has previously been filled by the likes of Boy George, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess and most recently Bob the Drag Queen. The role of Zidler was originated by Danny Burstein, a veteran Broadway star who won a Tony for his performance. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively,” Megan Thee Stallion said in a statement about joining the show. “And theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace.”
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