Megan Thee Stallion, photo by Hot Girl Productions
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.
Megan Thee Stallion makes history becoming the first female-identifying performer to play the role of "Zidler" not only in the Broadway production, but in any Moulin Rouge! The Musical production worldwide.
"Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor," Megan Thee Stallion said. "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."
Christian Douglas as Christian & Meg Donnelly as Satine, photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular...Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Baz Luhrmann's iconic film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and - above all - Love. Moulin Rouge! The Musicalis more than a musical; it is a state of mind.
As in the film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical celebrates over 160 years of music – from Offenbach to Lady Gaga. The stage musical features many of the iconic songs from the movie and also includes recent hits released since the movie premiered 25 years ago.
"Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us," said Producer Carmen Pavlovic. "Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation and her impact on music and culture is undeniable. 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."
Bob the Drag Queen will end his limited engagement in the role of "Harold Zidler" on Sunday, March 22.
As recently announced, the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will end its celebrated run on July 26, 2026.
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 W. 45th St., New York, NY 10036) and online at www.MoulinRougeMusical.com.
The Lady Ms In Silhouette, photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Hailing from Houston, Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Over the course of her career, she has earned three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including "HISS," "Savage (Remix)" with Beyoncé, and "WAP" with Cardi B.
Megan has been recognized for her musical achievements, including three GRAMMY wins, nine BET Awards, three VMA victories and multiple Billboard Music Awards for "Top Rap Female Artist." Additionally, she has been honored for her advocacy efforts, having received the Catalyst for Change Award by Planned Parenthood, Special Achievement Award at The Webby Awards, the Trailblazer Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Mental Health Champion by The Trevor Project and more.
Megan made history in 2022, becoming the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Forbes' prestigious Under 30 issue. She was previously recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2020 after publishing her monumental "Why I Speak Up For Black Women" op-ed for The New York Times.
The multihyphenate has also dazzled in select acting roles, shining in Dicks: The Musical and making guest appearances on Mean Girls (2024), STARZ's hit show "P-Valley" and "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." She also expanded her skillset by both hosting the "MTV Video Music Awards," "Saturday Night Live" along with co-hosting "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
As part of her evolution as an entrepreneur, she launched her new tequila brand, Chicas Divertidas, in Feb. 2025 with Blanco and Reposado premium offerings that are currently available for purchase at ChicasDivertidasTequila.com and ReserveBar.com. During the summer of 2025, she also unveiled her new self-designed swimwear brand, Hot Girl Summer, that included 18 size-inclusive pieces as part of the initial collection.
She also spearheads the Pete and Thomas Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on uplifting and assisting women, children, senior citizens and underserved communities in Houston, Texas and across the world. The organization focuses on three core pillars that include – education, housing, and health + wellness.
Winner of ten 2021 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is directed by Tony Award®winner Alex Timbers and with a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan, choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine.
Having performed to over 12 million audience members across 15 productions worldwide, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is currently playing on Broadway, across North America on a national tour, in London's West End, Germany, Korea, The Netherlands, a World Tour and in non-replica productions in Scandinavia and Italy.
Bob the Drag Queen as Zidler, photo by Matthew Murphy
The design team for Moulin Rouge! The Musical includes Tony Award® winner Derek McLane (sets), Tony Award®winner Catherine Zuber (costumes), Tony Award® winner Justin Townsend (lighting), Tony Award® winner Peter Hylenski (sound), Drama Desk Award winner David Brian Brown (wig and hair design), Sarah Cimino (Make-up design) and Tony Award® winner Matt Stine (Music Producer). Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is produced by Carmen Pavlovic and Gerry Ryan AO OAM for Global Creatures and Bill Damaschke. General management is by Foresight Theatrical.
Co-producers of the Broadway production include Aaron Lustbader, Hunter Arnold, Darren Bagert, Erica Lynn Schwartz / Matt Picheny / Stephanie Rosenberg, Adam Blanshay Productions / Nicolas & Charles Talar, Iris Smith, Aleri Entertainment, CJ ENM, Sophie Qi/Harmonia Holdings, AF Creative Media / International Theatre Fund, Baz & Co. / Len Blavatnik, Endeavor Content, Tom & Pam Faludy, Gilad-Rogowsky / InStone Productions, John Gore Organization, Mehr-BB Entertainment GmbH, Spencer Ross, Nederlander Presentations / IPN, Eric Falkenstein / Suzanne Grant, Jennifer Fischer, Peter May / Sandy Robertson, Triptyk Studios, Carl Daikeler / Sandi Moran, Desantis-Baugh Productions, Red Mountain Theatre Company / 42ND CLUB, Candy Spelling / Tulchin Bartner, Roy Furman and Jujamcyn Theatres.
Christian Douglas as Christian, photo by Matthew Murphy
Released by 20th Century Studios, Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROUGE! premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. At the 74th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two.
The Grammy-nominated Moulin Rouge! The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording, produced by Baz Luhrmann, Justin Levine, Matt Stine & Alex Timbers, is available by Baz Luhrmann's label, House of Iona, and RCA Records. It debuted at #1 on Billboard's Cast Album chart.
The book Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The Story of the Broadway Spectacular, a glittering backstage pass to Moulin Rouge! The Musical and its journey to Broadway, is available from Rizzoli.
The Moulin Rouge of Paris, managed by Jean-Jacques Clerico (CEO), is a dazzling and spectacular universe, the symbol of the Parisian way of celebrating since 1889. Starting life as a popular cabaret and dance hall, the venue became an iconic music hall in the Roaring Twenties, and then a theatre where numerous famous French and international artists stepped out into the limelight. Today, the Moulin Rouge and its 60 artists present the Féerie revue show: two hours of amazement between cabaret and music hall styles where dance scenes and surprise acts intersperse – without forgetting the Moulin Rouge's most emblematic dance, the French Cancan! Since its creation, the Moulin Rouge of Paris has always been an invitation to live and share all the emotions and effervescence of a unique party extravaganza.
Global Creatures is a powerhouse of original theatrical storytelling, renowned for creating spectacular, genre-defining productions that captivate audiences worldwide. From the awe-inspiring Walking with Dinosaurs—The Arena Spectacular and How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular, to the dazzling Strictly Ballroom The Musical, and the groundbreaking King Kong the company continues to push boundaries in live entertainment. The beloved Muriel's Wedding The Musical toured throughout Australia in 2017 and 2019 and ran its UK premiere season in April 2025. Global Creatures' ten-time Tony® Award-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical is currently playing on Broadway, the West End, Cologne in Germany, Utrecht in the Netherlands, performing a North American tour and a limited run in Seoul in South Korea. In 2025 the show launched its first-ever World Tour in Edinburgh. The production will open in Hamburg in November 2026 ahead of its return to Sydney in March 2027. Previous international seasons have included Tokyo & Osaka and a blockbuster Australian tour from 2021-2024.
The company is also developing a live theatrical adaptation of Trent Dalton's acclaimed novel Boy Swallows Universe. In addition, Global Creatures has joined the producing team as General Partner on Gatsby: An American Myth, featuring music and lyrics by Florence Welch, a book by Martyna Majok, and direction by David Cromer.
