Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
Megan Thee Stallion has ended her run in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical nearly three weeks early, with her final performance now on 1 May instead of 17 May. The rapper, who received praise for her role as Zidler, did not specify a reason for the early departure. Her exit comes after a hospitalization during a performance in March and her recent public breakup with NBA player Klay Thompson. Media and fans have speculated these events may be linked to her decision to leave the show early.
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Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show 4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorgia Levy-CollinsBBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesMegan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical in MarchMegan Thee Stallion has quit her role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical almost three weeks early.The rapper was due to play Zidler in the Broadway stage show until 17 May, but announced on Instagram her last show at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre would now be 1 May.Grammy award winner Megan, 31, was rushed to hospital at the end of March during a performance, and last week revealed she had split from basketball player Klay Thompson.Announcing her departure, Megan said: "It's been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family." The star did not give a reason for her…
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