Megan Thee Stallion Commands the Stage as Zidler in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ in Daring Corset and Fishnets
Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Broadway debut next week in a bold new twist on a classic role. The three-time Grammy winner will play Zidler, the cabaret impresario in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, for a limited eight-week engagement at the Al Hirshfeld Theatre, Variety reports. The show runs from Tuesday, March 24, through Sunday, May 17.
Traditionally played by a male-identifying actor under the name Harold Zidler, Megan will portray the character as female. Images shared by Megan on her Instagram give fans a first look at her in full Moulin Rouge costume, complete with cabaret flair that fits her signature bold style.
Megan called her casting “an absolute honor.” She added, “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater 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.”
Moulin Rouge! originally opened on Broadway in 2019, temporarily closed during the 2020 Covid shutdown, and reopened in 2021. The production has won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is set to close on July 26.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic said of Megan’s casting, “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.”
The role of Harold Zidler was originally played by Tony-winner Danny Burstein, and Bob the Drag Queen is finishing up a limited engagement in the part this Sunday, March 22.
Megan Thee Stallion’s casting is an exciting shake-up for Broadway and Moulin Rouge! Her star power and fearless style promise to bring a fresh energy to the stage. Do you think she can make Zidler her own? Share your thoughts in the comments.
