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The three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actress made her Broadway debut as Zidler, the flamboyant impresario of the Parisian nightclub, on March 24. Ahead of opening night, the 31-year-old visited the Al Hirschfeld Theater to get a sense of what she was stepping into.
On March 4, Megan shared a video on Instagram documenting her Broadway experience. She began by giving her followers a tour of the theater’s VIP room, where she noted her fans, whom she calls “fan fan fans,” gather. “They come get their drinks, congregate, and turn up,” Megan explained. She suggested that fans dress in period-appropriate attire when attending performances to make the experience even more special.
On March 4, Megan shared a video on Instagram documenting her Broadway experience. She began by giving her followers a tour of the theater’s VIP room, where she noted her fans, whom she calls “fan fan fans,” gather. “They come get their drinks, congregate, and turn up,” Megan explained. She suggested that fans dress in period-appropriate attire when attending performances to make the experience even more special.
Megan, who became the first female-identifying performer to play the Moulin Rouge emcee in any production worldwide, also offered a first look at her costume. The outfit included a white structured bodysuit with a plunging neckline, black tights, black boots, and a black top hat. “This is me in my fitting,” she said, showing herself in front of a mirror. “I’m so excited that a lot of this stuff fit me on the first try because I have a long torso. How did they know?”
The video also featured milestones from her Broadway journey, including the excitement of seeing her face on a large Times Square billboard. Another clip showed her posing on the theater’s mezzanine with the stage in the background. Megan captioned the clip, “I’m officially in rehearsals hotties.”
_Moulin Rouge! The Musical_ is adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film. Directed by Tony winner Alex Timbers with a book by John Logan, the show combines iconic songs from the movie with modern hits, featuring a score that spans over 160 years of music, from Offenbach to Lady Gaga. The story follows Christian, an American in Paris at the turn of the 20th century, who falls in love with Satine, a performer at the cabaret club.
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen completed his limited run as Zidler on March 22. Megan’s tenure in the role concluded on May 17, with the musical playing its final performance on July 26.
Megan said joining the Broadway team was an honor and a chance to challenge herself creatively. Producer Carmen Pavlovic called Megan’s casting a milestone, praising her global influence and describing the moment as a key part of the show’s closing celebrations. Tickets for the musical were on sale as Megan prepared to bring her own energy and style to the Broadway stage.