Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night in the middle of her performance as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The 31-year-old, who made her Broadway debut on March 24 in the show, reportedly fell ill and was replaced by an understudy for the remainder of the night.
"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," said her representative in a statement. "We will share additional updates as more information becomes available."
Megan's hairstylist and friend, Kellon Deryck, shared an update with fans on X, writing: "Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital."
© Getty Images for Hot Girl ProducRadio star Loren LoRosa was in the audience on Tuesday night and described Megan's sudden departure on X. "Came to see Meg The Stallion on Broadway and that was short-lived," she began. "The few opening scenes I saw her in, she was great on stage! I was excited BUT…they just stopped Moulin Rouge mid-show, apologized to the audience and said…'Stay inside and seated.'"
"I asked security if we're safe…they told us 'For now, we'll update you if anything changes.'" She later shared that the show was "continuing on without Megan".
The Texas native began her eight-week engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theater in New York City just a week prior, in what was her Broadway debut. She is the first woman to step into the role of Zidler, which has previously been portrayed by stars like Boy George, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess and Bob the Drag Queen.
© Getty Images for Hot Girl Produc"Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor," she wrote in a statement ahead of her Broadway run. "I've always believed in pushing myself creatively, and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I'm excited to embrace."
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"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," she concluded.
The musical's producer, Carmen Pavlovic, shared just how excited the team was to welcome Megan onto the stage. "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," she said.
© Getty Images for Hot Girl Produc"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."
© Getty ImagesMegan told Billboard how excited she was to connect with her fans in a different way by performing as a character on stage every night. "When I got the opportunity to do it. I was like, 'Hell yes, I'm coming up here doing it. How many times a day we gotta perform? Okay, hell yeah, I'm doing that,'" she recalled.
"This is not like a regular Megan Thee Stallion concert. This is Zidler. This is not even me, but the hotties get to come…I would like for them to come dressed the part."
