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MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) – Megan Thee Stallion’s stint in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway was unexpectedly cut short on Tuesday night when she had to be taken to the hospital.
Having recently made her Broadway debut as Harold Zidler, the nightclub impresario, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, the Grammy-winning artist was initially set to continue her performance until May 17.
The 31-year-old rapper had shared her excitement with fans through a video on social media last week, marking her entry into the world of Broadway.
Among the audience on Tuesday was radio personality Loren Lorosa, who praised Megan’s initial performance. However, Lorosa recounted that mid-performance, an announcement interrupted the show.
“They halted Moulin Rouge mid-performance, apologized to the audience, and instructed us to remain seated,” Lorosa described, noting that the show resumed with a different actor taking over Megan’s role.
The rapper’s team has so far revealed that she fell “very ill.”
“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, Didier Morais, said in a statement. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”
Megan has been very vocal about her excitement for her “Moulin Rouge” role, which she was set to play through mid-May. The hip-hop star, known for hits like “Savage” and “WAP” with Cardi B, was apparently off to a strong start, claiming that her appearance boosted overnight ticket sales.
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is slated to close July 26 after a seven-year run. The show is about the goings-on in a turn-of-the-century Parisian nightclub, updated with tunes like “Single Ladies” and “Firework” alongside “Lady Marmalade.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.