Megan Thee Stallion, a musician, rapper, and actress, was reportedly rushed to hospital after falling 'very ill' during Tuesday night's performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York City on 31 March. Her representative confirmed the hospitalisation in a statement, while her hairstylist asked fans on X to pray for the star.
The incident occurred just days after Megan began her Broadway run as Zidler, debuting on 24 March at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The 31-year-old performed her songs Body and Savage during the opening week of the Tony-award winning musical.
Performance Interrupted
During the Tuesday show, shortly after the opening scenes, Megan was rushed to a nearby hospital after suddenly 'feeling very ill', her representatives confirmed to the Daily Mail. 'During Tuesday night's production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated,' her representative said in a statement. They added, 'We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.'
Audience member Loren Lorosa, a producer for The Breakfast Club, shared what happened on the show on X. She explained that Megan had taken part in opening scenes until the show was suddenly stopped.
Came to see Meg The stallion on broadway and that was short lived.
— BROWN GIRL GRINDING⭐️ (@LorenLorosa) April 1, 2026
The few opening scenes I saw her in she was great on stage! I was excited BUT…
They just stopped moulin rouge mid show apologized to the audience and said ..”stay inside and seated” I asked security if we’re… pic.twitter.com/rlqHTveHhc
'Came to see Meg The stallion on broadway and that was short lived. The few opening scenes I saw her in she was great on stage! I was excited BUT...They just stopped moulin rouge mid show apologized to the audience,' she wrote on X.
She also shared that they were instructed to 'stay inside and seated', prompting her to ask security about their safety, 'they told us "for now, we'll update you if anything changes,"' she said.
In a follow-up post, Lorosa shared that Megan was removed from the show for the rest of the night and that they were not given any explanation. 'Her part was replaced by a black male actor I'll get his info bc he's amazing. We are safe .. show is continuing on without Megan thee stallion,' she shared.
Milan rouge on Broadway has removed Meg the stallion for the night (no explanation as to why) …
— BROWN GIRL GRINDING⭐️ (@LorenLorosa) April 1, 2026
Announcement just came on in the theatre .. they have removed Meg Thee Stallion from the show as Zidler for the rest of the night.
Her part was replaced by a black male actor… pic.twitter.com/xlK9jOiMDW
Hairstylist Requests Prayers
Megan's hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, posted on X to ask fans for prayers for the rapper whose full name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete. 'Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital,' he wrote without sharing further details.
Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital 🙏
— Kellon Deryck (@KellonDeryck) April 1, 2026
Broadway Debut as Zidler
Moulin Rouge! The Musical marks Megan's Broadway debut and makes her the first female performer to play Zidler in the production. She had been slated to perform for eight weeks, ending on 17 May. Megan had previously expressed her excitement to perform on the Broadway stage, calling it an 'honour'.
'Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honour,' she said. 'I've always believed in pushing myself creatively and theatre is definitely a new opportunity that I'm excited to embrace,' Megan added.
The rapper continued: '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.'
Producer Carmen Pavlovic added that it was 'thrilling' to have Megan join the Broadway production. 'We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there,' she said.
As of now, Megan's team has not disclosed the cause of her hospitalisation. Her representatives have said further updates will be shared once more information is available.
