Megan Thee Stallion is updating fans on her health after she was forced to step away from her performance in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway after suddenly falling ill – prompting a mid-show interruption, and a hospital visit.
The Grammy-winning artist, who recently began portraying nightclub host Harold Zidler at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, was taken for medical evaluation after experiencing concerning symptoms onstage. The show was halted mid-show and guests were asked to remain seated as the situation unfolded; an understudy stepped in as the show resumed.
Doctors later determined the cause of Megan’s illness, and was diagnosed with extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels. She was treated and released the same night and is now recovering. Following the incident, Megan addressed fans on social media, acknowledging the toll of her demanding schedule. “Last night was a real wake-up call for me. I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough. It honestly scared me. I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn’t.” She confirmed she would miss Wednesday’s performances to recover, but reassured fans of a quick return: “I’ll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve.”
Megan made her Broadway debut on March 24 in the role of Zidler, becoming the first woman to take on the part in any production of the show. Her limited engagement is scheduled to run through May 17. The long-running musical, a modernized take on a Parisian nightclub story featuring pop hits alongside classics like “Lady Marmalade,” is set to close on July 26 after seven years on Broadway.
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