Megan Thee Stallion lit up the stage in her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
The rapper made history Tuesday night as the first female performer to play Zidler, formerly known as Harold Zidler, on the popular show.
As a fun twist, the show includes a special curtain call number featuring a medley of Megan’s hits, including “WAP,” “Body,” and “Savage.”
Her surprise number had the audience at New York City’s Al Hirschfeld Theater on their feet and dancing, according to a video Megan shared after the show.
The 31-year-old three-time Grammy Award winner will appear in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” until May 17th.
She plays Zidler, the glamorous, charismatic and ambitious owner of the Moulin Rouge, who has been played by a number of stars including Tituss Burgess, Boy George, Wayne Brady and, most recently, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen.
Megan made the provocative announcement via Instagram last week, sharing a sultry snap of herself dressed like the show’s ring leader on a merry-go-round.
“Broadway debut on the road…❣️,” she captioned the upload.
After Tuesday’s premiere, the “Queen of Cognac” hitmaker took to Instagram to express how “grateful” she was to “the amazing cast and crew, and everyone who worked so hard to make opening day such a success.”
She also shared a video of herself celebrating the show’s premiere with the rest of the cast at an afterparty.
Megan previously said in a statement: “It is an absolute honor to be on the Broadway stage and join the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team. I have always believed in developing my own creativity and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I am excited to embrace.”
“Broadway requires a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for Hotties to see a new side of me,” she added.
Show producer Carmen Pavlovich said after Megan’s casting was announced that her role was a “historic” moment for the show.
“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion to the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us,” Pavlovich said.
“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 the closing celebrations, a farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of the biggest announcements in Moulin Rouge! The Musical history,” he added.
“We want the show to end on a great note, and Megan will be a force of nature to get us there. And yes, there will also be hints of music from her own iconic catalogue. It’s a can’t-miss moment for Megan’s fans and ours alike.”
