Why was Megan Thee Stallion suddenly hospitalized during Broadway show?
What's the story
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after suddenly falling "very ill" during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Her representative confirmed to Variety in a statement, "Doctors ultimately identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels as the cause of her symptoms. Megan has since been treated, discharged, and is now resting." "Megan is incredibly grateful for the prayers...and is looking forward to resuming her role...on Moulin Rouge on Thursday."
Health scare
Stallion revealed she was 'running on empty'
The incident unfolded during Tuesday night's performance when Stallion began experiencing breathing difficulties and was unable to continue. In an Instagram post, she revealed, "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." "I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn't."
Career milestone
Stallion's scheduled return and show's closing date
Stallion is expected to return to the stage on Thursday, resuming her role as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. She made her Broadway debut in the production earlier this year, stepping into a role originally portrayed by Danny Burstein. Her limited run began on March 24 and is set to continue through May 17. Meanwhile, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will close on July 26 after a seven-year run with over 2,200 performances.