Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital mid-performance of the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge in New York City on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old rapper – who is currently playing the role of Zidler in the production – had been taken to a nearby hospital after feeling unwell shortly after the opening scenes of the show.
‘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.
‘We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.’
The music artist’s hairstylist also took to X to ask fans to say ‘a prayer’ for the rapper – whose full name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete.
‘Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital,’ Kellon Deryck wrote, but didn’t share further details at the 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.”‘
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 had been slated to step into the shoes of the character through May 17.
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.
‘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
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.’
