Check Out New Photos of Megan Thee Stallion in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway

Check out new photographs of award-winning rapper, songwriter, and actor Megan Thee Stallionwho made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical final month, in the gallery beneath.

Megan Thee Stallion has stepped into the historically male function of Zidler (previously Harold Zidler, the half created by Tony winner Danny Burstein) for a restricted engagement via May 17 on the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. She is making historical past as the primary female-identifying performer to play the function, not solely in the Broadway manufacturing however in any Moulin Rouge! manufacturing worldwide. (The artist is not going to seem on the April 26, May 2, and May 10 performances.)

As previously reported, Eric Andersonwho originated the function of Harold Zidler in early workshops and finally performed the function on Broadway for 2 years, will return to half May 19. Moulin Rouge! The Musical has additionally prolonged a further 5 weeks and can now play its remaining efficiency on Broadway August 30.

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The Broadway forged additionally contains Christian Douglas as Christian, Kelsie Watts as Satine, Andre Ward as Toulouse-Lautrec, David Harris as The Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas as Santiago, Samantha Dodemaide as Nini Hailee, and Arianna Rosario because the Satine Alternate.

In an earlier assertion Megan Thee Stallion stated, “Stepping onto the Broadway stage and becoming a member of the Moulin Rouge! The Musicalstaff is an absolute honor. I’ve at all times believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is unquestionably a brand new alternative 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.”

“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musicalcommunity is a thrilling moment for us,” added producer Carmen Pavlovic. “Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation and her impact on music and culture is undeniable. This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. And yes, there will be a hint of music from its own iconic catalogue. It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours.”

Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy-winning recording artist who has loved three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, together with “HISS,” “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B. The multihyphenate has additionally carried out in Dicks: The Musical2024 Mean Girls movie, STARZ’s hit present P-Valley, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. She additionally hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, Saturday Night Liveand co-hosted The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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The manufacturing is directed by Alex Timbers with a ebook by John Logan (based mostly on the Baz Luhrmann-directed film of the identical title) and choreography by Sonya Tayeh. The rating options covers of “Firework” by Katy Perry, “Your Song” by Elton John, and “Chandelier” by Sia, amongst many different trendy pop songs. The story takes place at Paris’ famed Moulin Rouge and follows the tragic love story between performer Satine and composer Christian.

The manufacturing’s music staff contains musical supervisor Justin Levine, music producer Matt Stineand music director Andrew Graham. Orchestrations are by Levine, Stine, Katie Kresekand Charlie Rosenwith dance preparations by Levine and Stine.

Also on the artistic staff are scenic designer Derek McLanecostume designer Catherine Zuberlighting designer Justin Townsendsound designer Peter Hylenskyhair designer David Brian Brownand make-up designer Sarah Ciminowith artistic companies by Luhrmann and Catherine Martin. Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel. Star casting is by Whitley Theatrical.

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In addition to Best Musical, the manufacturing gained Tonys for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Aaron Tveit), Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Danny Burstein), Best Choreography (Tayeh), Best Direction of a Musical (Timbers), Best Orchestrations (Levine, Kresek, Rosen, and Stine), Best Scenic Design of a Musical (McLane), Best Costume Design of a Musical (Zuber), Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Townsend), and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Hylenski).

Having carried out to over 12 million viewers members throughout 15 productions worldwide, Moulin Rouge! can be presently enjoying North America on a nationwide tour, in London’s West End, Germany, Korea, The Netherlands, a world tour, and in non-replica productions in Scandinavia and Italy.