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Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized After Broadway Illness

Published 1 April 2026

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to a hospital in New York City on Tuesday evening after falling ill during the opening scenes of her performance in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

The 31-year-old rapper, who is portraying the role of nightclub owner Harold Zidler, began feeling unwell shortly after the show started, according to a statement from her representative. "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," the statement said. "We will share additional updates as more information becomes available." No further details about her condition were provided.

The performance was halted mid-show, with theater staff apologizing to the audience and instructing them to remain seated inside the venue. Security personnel assured patrons that the situation was under control for the time being and promised updates if circumstances changed. An audience member, Loren Lorosa, a producer for The Breakfast Club, described the events on social media, noting that Megan had appeared strong in her initial scenes before the abrupt...

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