Ghana, get ready to hear about a star making a huge leap! Whitney Leavitt, wey you might know from 'Dancing with the Stars' (DWTS) and 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', dey prepare to take on Broadway! She go be Roxie Hart inside the famous musical 'Chicago'.
From Dance Floor To Broadway Stage
After making it to the semi-finals for season 34 of DWTS, and shining on Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' Leavitt dey trade reality TV cameras for the bright lights of Broadway. E be big move for her, and fans dey excited to see how she go take own the role of Roxie Hart.
When & Where To See Her
Whitney Leavitt go start performances February 2, 2026, for the Ambassador Theatre for New York City. E go be six-week run, wey go end March 15, 2026. So, if you dey plan trip go NYC, make sure you check am out!
- Debut Date: February 2, 2026
- Location: Ambassador Theatre, New York City
- Run Length: Six weeks (until March 15, 2026)
Leavitt's Connection To 'Chicago'
E no be say Leavitt just pick 'Chicago' out of the blue. On DWTS, she and her partner, Mark Ballas, perform Argentine Tango to the show's iconic song, 'Cell Block Tango.' So, she get small history with the show already!
Before the official announcement, Leavitt tease fans for a podcast appearance, wey she talk say, 'A dance that Mark and I perform to on Dancing With the Stars is going to come to life.' Now we know e be 'Chicago'!
Another DWTS Alum On Broadway
Whitney Leavitt no be the first DWTS star to play Roxie Hart. Ariana Madix, wey compete on season 32, also take on the role for 2024. E dey show say the dance floor be good stepping stone to the Broadway stage!