Megan Thee Stallion experienced a health scare during her performance in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge in New York City on Tuesday, necessitating a hospital visit.
The 31-year-old artist, who portrays the character Zidler in the musical, was taken to a nearby medical facility after suddenly feeling unwell shortly after the show began.
“During Tuesday night’s performance, Megan began to feel very ill and was quickly taken to a local hospital, where medical staff are currently assessing her condition,” her representative informed the Daily Mail.
“We will provide further updates as more details become available,” the statement continued.
Her hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, reached out to fans on X, requesting prayers for the rapper, whose full name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete.
“Please keep Megan in your prayers; we’re all at the hospital,” Deryck posted, withholding additional information at that time.
Megan Thee Stallion, 31, was rushed to the hospital mid-performance of the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge in New York City on Tuesday; seen earlier this month as Zidler in NYC
‘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,’ her representative said in a statement to the Daily Mail; seen in 2024 in NYC
Loren Lorosa – a producer of The Breakfast Club – explained on X that Megan had taken part in opening scenes until the show was suddenly stopped.
‘Came to see Meg The stallion on broadway and that was short lived. 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.”
Lorosa added, ‘I asked security if we’re safe .. they told us “for now, we’ll update you if anything changes.”‘
She offered an update to share that the show had ‘removed Meg the stallion for the night’ following an announcement in the theater.
‘Her part was replaced by a black male actor I’ll get his info bc he’s amazing. We are safe .. show is continuing on without Megan thee stallion.’
Megan kicked off her role as Zidler in the Tony-winning musical last week on March 24 in NYC at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
The Sweetest Pie hitmaker is slated to step into the shoes of the character through May 17.
‘Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital,’ Kellon Deryck wrote, but didn’t share further details at the time
Loren Lorosa – a producer of The Breakfast Club – explained on X that Megan had taken part in opening scenes until the show was suddenly stopped
Megan kicked off her role as Zidler in the Tony-winning musical last week on March 24 in NYC at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (seen above)
The star had previously expressed her excitement to perform on the Broadway stage and called it an ‘honor.’
‘Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,’ she said in a statement, per Playbill.
She continued, ‘I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theatre 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.’
Producer Carmen Pavlovic added that it was ‘thrilling’ to have Megan joining the Broadway production.
‘We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there.’
Pavlovic added, ‘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 cast of the show also includes Kelsie Watts, Christian Douglas, David Harris and Andre Ward.
‘Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,’ she said in a statement, per Playbill
The Broadway production is based the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.
The movie was a box office success upon its release in theaters and garnered eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Megan is no stranger to the music industry – and is known for releasing hits such as Hot Girl Summer and Savage.
She has already garnered three Grammy wins thus far in her career including Best New Artist in 2021.
The star has also dropped three studio albums: Good News (2020), Traumazine (2022) and Megan (2024).
However, the performer recently expressed that her Broadway debut earlier this month had been ‘manifested’ – and revealed her mother had encouraged her to be in plays when she was younger.
Megan is no stranger to the music industry – and is known for releasing hits such as Hot Girl Summer and Savage; seen in 2025 at Coachella
However, the performer recently expressed that her Broadway debut earlier this month had been ‘manifested’ – and revealed her mother had encouraged her to be in plays when she was younger
Megan told USA Today, ‘I guess that manifested into me being who I am today, but going back to her putting me in plays when I was young, when I got the opportunity to be a part of Broadway…
‘I was like, “Wow. I feel like this is something that my mom would’ve really wanted me to do.”‘
She added, ‘So, loving Moulin Rouge! and knowing that my mom loved theatre, I feel like she saw this for me.
‘I feel like she manifested this for me. So, I feel really excited to do it, and I’m (going to) put my all into it.’
