Bob the Drag Queen is heading to Broadway in a debut that feels both historic and long overdue. The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, comedian, actor, and activist is set to join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Harold Zidler. She will take on the larger-than-life character in a limited eight-week engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre from January 27 to March 22, 2026.
For Bob, this moment has been nearly two decades in the making. After moving to New York almost 17 years ago to pursue a career in performance, the opportunity to appear on Broadway feels like a full-circle moment. “Being on Broadway has always been a dream of mine,” she said. “Some roads take a while.”
From Drag to Center Stage
Since winning Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bob the Drag Queen has built a career that transcends drag and touches nearly every corner of entertainment. She’s toured globally as a stand-up comedian, co-hosted the hit podcast Sibling Rivalry, released music, published a best-selling book, and co-starred in the Emmy-winning series We’re Here. Her comedic timing, stage presence, and outspoken activism have made her not just a fan favorite, but a figure of queer cultural significance.
Now, with her Broadway debut, Bob adds another milestone to a career defined by boldness, heart, and authenticity.
A Perfect Fit for Moulin Rouge!
Bob will be stepping into the role of Harold Zidler, the flamboyant master of ceremonies at the Moulin Rouge. It’s a character that demands charisma, charm, and command of the stage, traits Bob embodies effortlessly. Zidler is the glue that holds the chaotic, glittering world of the Moulin Rouge together. Part ringmaster, part father figure, and all spectacle, Zidler sets the tone for the show’s dazzling mix of romance, drama, and pop hits.
It’s a role that has been played by a string of theater heavyweights, including Danny Burstein, Tituss Burgess, Boy George, and Wayne Brady. With Bob’s unique blend of humor, glamor, and emotional depth, she’s poised to bring something entirely new to the part.
Broadway audiences can expect her performance to be electric—an infusion of drag energy into a show that already lives at the intersection of camp, spectacle, and high emotion.
As she prepares for her run in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Bob joins a new wave of performers redefining what Broadway looks like. She is stepping into stilettos that are, quite literally, made for the stage, and it’s safe to say she’ll be leaving a trail of glitter and inspiration in her wake.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is known for its high-energy reinterpretation of the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film. It features mashups of iconic songs by artists like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and Madonna, and it blends high camp with high stakes romance.
Her run begins January 27, 2026, and will last through March 22 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Tickets are already in high demand, and this limited engagement promises to be one of the most talked-about moments of the Broadway season.
Bob the Drag Queen on Broadway? It’s happening, and it’s going to be iconic.
