> At a Glance
> – Meg Donnelly stars as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway from November 11 through March 1
> – She accidentally dumped a drink on her face mid-performance instead of swigging it
> – Her costar thought she was just “really sweaty” during their kiss
> – Why it matters: Fans get a rare, funny look behind the curtain of Broadway’s high-pressure world
Stepping into Nicole Kidman’s glittering shoes, Meg Donnelly is making her Broadway debut as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. While the run has been packed with inside jokes, one onstage mishap still makes her laugh.
The Drink Disaster
During a recent show, Donnelly was supposed to take a quick sip to calm her character’s nerves.
> “One night I literally went like this,” she told Sophia A. Reynolds of News Of Los Angeles, miming the cup tipping onto her face, “and it went all over my face, like my whole face soaked.”
She had to jump straight into a close moment with Christian Douglas, who plays her love interest. He didn’t notice until their kiss.
> “I thought you were just really sweaty,” he joked afterward.
Inside Jokes & Rehearsal Antics
The cast keeps things light with running gags:
- Donnelly and Pepe Muñoz randomly point at each other onstage
- Robert Petkoff cycles through Australian, Scottish, and random accents during rehearsal
- Everyone tries not to break, making each show “so fun”
Pre-Show Rituals
To settle nerves, Donnelly relies on a childhood habit:
- She eats grapes for good luck
- Steams her voice and drinks Throat Coat tea
- Adds “a bunch of breathing” before curtain
Key Takeaways
- Donnelly’s limited run as Satine ends March 1
- Behind-the-scenes laughs help the cast stay loose
- Even seasoned performers mess up-and keep going
With her good-luck grapes and a supportive cast, Donnelly is savoring every high-note and high-jinx moment under the Moulin Rouge chandeliers.
