Megan Thee Stallion Exiting Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge!' Two Weeks Early
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Key Points:
- Megan Thee Stallion will end her run as Zidler in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical earlier than planned, with her final performance on May 1 instead of May 17.
- The multi-Grammy winner began her eight-week engagement on March 24 but experienced health issues, including extreme exhaustion and dehydration, during a March 31 performance.
- Since Megan's arrival, the show's weekly box office receipts have significantly increased, surpassing $1 million consistently, with the latest weekly gross reaching over $1.6 million.
- Producers have not yet announced a replacement for Megan's remaining performances but are expected to do so soon.
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical recently extended its run by five weeks, now scheduled to close on August 30.
