Beware Hotties, some good news is coming your way!
Megan Thee Stallion is stepping into the spotlight at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, joining Moulin Rouge! The Musical for a limited eight-week engagement beginning March 24 and running through May 17.
The Houston rapper announced the news Feb. 26 with a short Instagram clip featuring the show’s glowing red windmill heart and a caption that read, “Thee hottest news on Broadway.” For an artist known for commanding arenas, the move marks a pivot to a different kind of stage, one built on choreography, character work and nightly live performance.
A First for the Role of Zidler
Megan will take over the role of Harold Zidler, the club owner at the center of the Paris-set spectacle. The character has traditionally been portrayed by men, including Tony winner Danny Burstein, who originated the part on Broadway.
With this casting, Megan becomes the first female-identifying performer to play Zidler in any production of the musical worldwide.
She succeeds Bob the Drag Queen, who concludes his run March 22. The drag superstar, born Christopher Delmar Caldwell, brought his own flair to the role during his engagement.
In a statement, Megan called joining the company “an absolute honor,” adding that she has long pushed herself to try new creative lanes.
“Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling,” she said. “But I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.”
A Show Nearing Its Final Bow
The announcement arrives as Moulin Rouge! prepares to close its seven-year Broadway run on July 26, 2026. Producers have teased a series of celebratory casting moments in the lead-up to the finale, and Megan’s arrival signals that the production plans to go out at full volume.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic described the rapper as “a true global superstar” whose influence stretches far beyond music. She also hinted that audiences may hear a touch of Megan’s own catalog woven into the performance.
That crossover element could give longtime theatergoers something unexpected while inviting the Hotties into a new arena. The musical, inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, is also staged on a North American tour and in international productions across London’s West End, Germany and Korea.
From Rap Stages to Studio 8H
While Broadway is new territory, live television is not. In 2022, Megan pulled double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, proving she can carry both scripted comedy and high-energy performance in the same night.
The 31-year-old Grammy winner has built her brand on confidence and creative control. In a 2020 personal essay for The New York Times, she addressed the scrutiny surrounding her image.
“I choose my own clothing,” she wrote at the time. “Let me repeat: I choose what I wear.” She framed style as an extension of autonomy and body positivity, particularly for Black women navigating public life.
That message has echoed through tracks like “Thot S–t” and “Hot Girl,” as well as in interviews, including a candid conversation with GQ about encouraging women to demand more and speak up.
What This Means for Broadway
Stunt casting is nothing new in long-running productions. Yet Megan’s involvement feels less like a gimmick and more like a cultural exchange. Hip-hop has influenced fashion, language and pop trends for decades; now one of its biggest stars is stepping into a Tony-winning institution.
For Broadway, the move widens the tent. For Megan, it’s another line on a résumé that already includes chart-topping singles, headline tours and prime-time hosting.
Tickets for her performances are available through the musical’s official website.
As the curtain prepares to rise this spring, one thing is clear: the cabaret is about to welcome a very different kind of ringmaster — and she’s bringing the Hotties with her.
