Kamal Ghorui
Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway debut has quickly become one of the more talked-about crossovers this season. The Grammy-winning rapper, known for her commanding stage presence, is now drawing attention in a very different setting. This time, it is not a concert crowd reacting. It is the theater world, where expectations run high and every performance is closely watched.Early reactions suggest she is meeting that moment. From backstage buzz to audience response, her transition into musical theater is being taken seriously. Even those who helped shape the production from the beginning are paying attention, curious to see how she carries a role with such a strong legacy.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway debut earns praise from Danny Burstein
Danny Burstein, who originated the role of Harold Zidler when Moulin Rouge! opened on Broadway in 2019, has been following Megan Thee Stallion’s run with interest. The Tony-winning actor, now 61, spoke warmly about her casting and the response it has generated within the production.“We started it a very long time ago, and it still has a very dear place in my heart, and I love it so, so much,” Burstein told PEOPLE in an exclusive. “I can’t wait to see her.”His praise did not stop there. “I hear she’s incredible in the show,” he added. “All my friends who are still in the show, the people backstage, they all are crazy about her. They all love her so much. And the producers are telling me that the audiences are going nuts. I’m so, so incredibly happy for her. I just want her to succeed and shine. And I want the show to succeed and shine.”
Danny Burstein. Image via: Paul Zimmerman/Shutterstock
Megan, who is now dating Mavericks star Klay Thompson, began her Broadway run on March 24 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York and is set to perform through mid-May. She is the first female-identifying performer to take on the role of Zidler in any production of the show worldwide. It is a bold shift, but she has embraced it.“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” she said. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity 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.”
Megan Thee Stallion stuns backstage at Moulin Rouge with a glamorous look
Megan Thee Stallion. Image via: theestallion/ Instagram
Away from the spotlight, Megan has also given fans a glimpse behind the curtain. Her backstage photos reflect a careful blend of classic cabaret style and her own bold identity. Corsets, fishnet tights, and a structured top hat come together with polished makeup and detailed styling.The look connects her music persona with a more theatrical edge, showing a willingness to explore something new without losing what makes her distinct. The setting itself adds to that feeling. Backstage moments carry a different kind of energy, more personal, less filtered.
