Megan Thee Stallion will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, and we have the first look! As previously announced, the three-time Grammy winner will join the cast in the role of “Zidler” for a strictly limited 8-week engagement from March 24 through May 17. She will be the first female performer to play Zidler not only in the Broadway production, but in any Moulin Rouge! The Musical production worldwide.
Take a look at the first look photo below.
What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway about?
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. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love. With a book by Tony Award winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical — it is a state of mind.
Who is in the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway?
The current cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical includes Bob The Drag Queen as Harold Zidler through March 22, Meg Donnelly as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christian, André Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas as Santiago, Samantha Dodemaide as Nini, Rayven Bailey as Arabia, Donnie Hammond as La Chocolat, and Jeigh Madjust as Baby Doll. Megan Thee Stallion will join the cast as Zidler from March 24 through May 17.
Who is on the creative team of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway?
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.
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.
Where can I buy tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway?
Broadway Direct will direct you to the official ticketing source here.
