Known for viral anthems like “Savage” and “WAP,” Megan Thee Stallion became a global star. But on April 1, 2026, her first night on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! ended suddenly when she collapsed on stage and was hospitalized.
During her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Megan Thee Stallion became unwell and had to leave the stage. She was hospitalized in New York, halting an eight‑week engagement scheduled from March 24 through May 17. The show’s next steps without her are still unclear
Megan called her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical was an incredible honor at the time. “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.”
Houston native Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) is a rapper, songwriter, and actress with three Grammy Awards. Her chart-topping singles include “Savage (Remix),” “WAP,” and 2024’s “Hiss.
Grammy-decorated star Megan Thee Stallion will headline the 2026 TV drama The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins alongside Daniel Radcliffe. Her next venture includes Hotties, an anime collaboration with Carl Jones, the creative force behind The Boondocks.
On July 26, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will close after seven years on Broadway. The production will have staged 2,265 performances and 24 previews, placing it among the longest-running shows in Broadway history. Despite strong audience support, producers did not explain the closure. The musical’s large-scale design and music licensing fees have made it one of Broadway’s more expensive productions
