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Megan Thee Stallion has been hospitalized after falling ill midway through her Broadway performance in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."

"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," her representative told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. "We will share additional updates as more information becomes available."

The Grammy Award-winning rapper, who portrays The Zidler, made her debut in the show on March 24 at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater. 

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Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized after "falling ill" midway through her performance in Broadway's "Moulin Rouge." (Getty Images)

Media personality Loren Lorosa, who was in the audience on Tuesday, gave her followers a play-by-play of the situation on X. 

"Came to see Meg The stallion on broadway and that was short lived," she wrote. "The few opening scenes I saw her in she was great on stage! I was excited BUT… They just stopped moulin rouge mid show apologized to the audience and said ..'stay inside and seated.'"

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The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her Broadway debut in the show as Zidler on March 24. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Hot Girl Productions)

"I asked security if we’re safe .. they told us ‘for now, we’ll update you if anything changes,’" she added.

Megan is set to appear as The Zidler for an eight-week run through May 17.

According to Playbill, Megan is making history as the first female performer to play the role, not only in the Broadway production but in any "Moulin Rouge!" production worldwide.

"Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ team is an absolute honor," Megan said in a statement in February. "I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively, and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace."

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"Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me," she added. 

Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway run was announced in February.  (Getty Images)

"Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ community is a thrilling moment for us," added producer Carmen Pavlovic. "Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation and her impact on music and culture is undeniable."

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"This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical.’ We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there," he added. "And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue. It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours."

Christina Dugan Ramirez is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. 

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