‘Mormon Wives’ Star Whitney Leavitt Extends Broadway Run in ‘Chicago’

Whitney Leavitt, known for her role in Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and her appearance on “Dancing with the Stars,” will reprise her role as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of “Chicago” from March 23 through April 5, 2026.

Leavitt initially debuted as Roxie Hart on February 2, 2026, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) for a limited six-week engagement. The extension is due to popular demand, according to Broadway.com [1]. She will not perform between March 16 and 22.

From Reality TV to the Broadway Stage

Leavitt gained prominence as a cast member on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and more recently competed on Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars.” [1] She has amassed over 4 million followers across her social media platforms, sharing content related to dance, family life, and lifestyle. [3]

About ‘Chicago’

“Chicago” is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, featuring a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. [2] The musical tells the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her lover and attempts to manipulate the media and legal system to avoid conviction.

Current Cast

The current cast of “Chicago” includes:

• Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart
• Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly
• Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn
• Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton
• Greg Hildreth as Amos Hart
• M. Kilgore as Mary Sunshine
• Tia Altinay, Zach Bravo, Austin Dunn, Jennifer Dunne, Jessica Ernest, John Michael Fiumara, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Chelsea James, Christopher Kelley, James T. Lane, Marty Lawson, Joseph London, Kristen Faith Oei, Denny Paschall, Mikayla Renfrow, Sean Samuels, Samantha Sturm, and Jeff Sullivan.

“Chicago” is directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Tony Award winner Ann Reinking. [2]

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ChicagoTheMusical.com.