Rapper Megan Thee Stallion returned to the Broadway stage Thursday night, resuming her role as Zidler in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" after falling ill earlier in the week. The 31-year-old Grammy winner displayed no apparent signs of the fatigue that had led to her hospitalization two days prior.

The artist had fallen ill during Tuesday's performance, just over a week into her eight-week engagement with the production. She was hospitalized following the incident, and an understudy completed the show in her role. Her illness subsequently caused her to miss both the matinee and evening performances on Wednesday.

In a social media post on Wednesday, Megan Thee Stallion stated she had attempted to perform through her illness but found it impossible. She emphasized the need for a day to "rest, reset, and take care of myself the way I should have been."

Upon her return at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, Megan Thee Stallion performed her character as the impresario of the Moulin Rouge nightclub, appearing as one of the featured performers in the two-and-a-half-hour show. Audience members responded enthusiastically, with many leaping to their feet during her final medley of hits.

Fans attending Thursday's show expressed relief and excitement. Renee Curry, who had purchased tickets when the rapper's run was announced, stated she was "nervous for her" after news of Tuesday's illness. Aidan O’Connor and Haylee Nguyen, who traveled from Los Angeles for Tuesday's performance, returned to the theater on Thursday. Nguyen remarked, "After we found out, it was like, hope she’s OK. And we’re back today, and she’s doing a lot better." The pair estimated they spent over $1,000 on tickets for both shows.

Megan Thee Stallion's initial performances have coincided with a 39 percent increase in box office grosses for "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." Her engagement with the production continues through May 17. The musical is scheduled to conclude its run in July after seven nonconsecutive years on Broadway.