Whitney Leavitt to Debut as Roxie in Chicago Revival

Whitney Leavitt, known for her roles on Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and as a semifinalist on season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars," will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the long-running revival of "Chicago" next year. The Utah-based influencer and mother of three announced the casting on December 1 via social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity in the iconic musical at New York City's Ambassador Theatre.

Leavitt's limited engagement begins February 2, 2026, and runs through March 15, 2026, marking her first professional theater role. The production, which premiered in 1996 and celebrated its 29th anniversary last month, features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Directed by Walter Bobbie with choreography by Ann Reinking, it has won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival. The story follows Roxie, an ambitious nightclub dancer who gains fame after murdering her lover, alongside rival Velma Kelly in a tale of crime, corruption and show business in 1920s Chicago.

Leavitt's path to the stage builds on her recent television success. During "Dancing with the Stars," she and professional partner Mark...