Reed NewsReed News

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized during Broadway show, plans Thursday return

Arts & entertainmentArts
Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized during Broadway show, plans Thursday return
Nyckelpunkter
  • Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized after falling ill during a Broadway performance of Moulin Rouge on Tuesday.
  • Doctors identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels as the cause of her symptoms.
  • Megan Thee Stallion has been treated, discharged and is resting, with plans to return to the show on Thursday.

Megan Thee Stallion was taken to a nearby hospital after feeling unwell shortly after the opening scenes of the show, according to multiple reports. Her spokesperson said she was transported to a local hospital to undergo a medical evaluation after experiencing concerning symptoms. The performance was temporarily halted and her role was replaced for the night. According to Loren Lorosa, a producer of The Breakfast Club who was in attendance, the show was stopped mid-performance, with an apology issued to the audience, and security initially indicated they would provide further information if anything changed.

Doctors identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels as the cause of her symptoms, her spokesperson confirmed. Megan Thee Stallion has been treated, discharged and is now resting, according to the same spokesperson. The incident prompted an outpouring of concern, with her hairstylist Kellon Deryck posting on social media, 'Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital.' The specific time on Tuesday when she fell ill during the performance has not been disclosed, nor has the identity of the hospital where she was taken for treatment.

Last night was a real wake-up call for me. I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough. It honestly scared me.

Megan Thee Stallion, Singer and actress

Megan Thee Stallion broke her silence after her health scare, according to multiple reports. In a social media post, she stated that last night was a real wake-up call for her, as she had been pushing herself past her limits lately, running on empty, and her body finally said enough, which honestly scared her. She added that she thought she was going to faint on stage and really tried to push through her performance but just couldn't. Megan Thee Stallion plans to return to the show on Thursday, her spokesperson said, with the artist herself noting that she just needs one day to rest, reset, and take care of herself the way she should have been, and she'll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give 100% the way the audience deserves.

Megan Thee Stallion is currently playing the role of Zidler in Moulin Rouge, according to multiple reports. She made her debut in the show on March 24 at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater. Megan Thee Stallion is set to appear as The Zidler for an eight-week run through May 17. In an earlier official statement, she expressed that stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ team is an absolute honor.

I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn’t.

Megan Thee Stallion, Singer and actress

Megan Thee Stallion is making history as the first female performer to play the role of Zidler, not only in the Broadway production but in any 'Moulin Rouge!' production worldwide, according to Playbill.

Megan Thee Stallion is 31 years old, according to multiple reports.

I just need one day to rest, reset, and take care of myself the way I should have been...

Megan Thee Stallion, Singer and actress

The exact timing and location details surrounding the incident remain unclear, as the specific time on Tuesday when Megan Thee Stallion fell ill during the performance has not been confirmed. Additionally, which hospital she was taken to for treatment has not been disclosed.

Her part was replaced by a black male actor for the remainder of the performance, according to Loren Lorosa, who noted that her part was replaced by a black male actor and he would get his information because he's amazing, and they are safe with the show continuing on without Megan Thee Stallion. The identity of this replacement actor has not been revealed, nor have details emerged about whether any other audience members or cast members required medical attention during the incident.

I’ll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve.

Megan Thee Stallion, Singer and actress

The medical specifics of Megan Thee Stallion's treatment are not fully known, as what specific medical tests or treatments she underwent at the hospital has not been disclosed. However, her spokesperson confirmed that doctors identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels as the cause, indicating a comprehensive evaluation was conducted.

Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital.

Kellon Deryck, Hairstylist

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...

Loren Lorosa, Producer of The Breakfast Club

They just stopped moulin rouge mid show apologized to the audience and said .. 'stay inside and seated.'

Loren Lorosa, Producer of The Breakfast Club

I asked security if we're safe .. they told us 'for now, we'll update you if anything changes.'

Loren Lorosa, Producer of The Breakfast Club

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.

Loren Lorosa, Producer of The Breakfast Club

Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ team is an absolute honor.

Megan Thee Stallion, Singer and actress
Plats
Styrkt
The Independent - MainDaily Mail - HomeHuffPost UKDaily Mirror - 3am ShowbizBBC News - Entertainment+8
13 publikationer · 20 källor
Visa fullständig rapportRapportera felaktighet