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Utah Actress Whitney Leavitt Takes Broadway Stage as Roxie Hart

12/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Whitney Leavitt, a Utah-based actress and mother of three, will debut on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago from February 2 to March 15, 2026 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Chicago is a Tony-winning musical with a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Leavitt is known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing With the Stars.
The current Chicago cast includes Kate Baldwin and Sophie Carmen-Jones.

History

Historical Context

The musical Chicago premiered on Broadway in 1975, showcasing themes of crime and celebrity through the performances of Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. Originally staged in 1926, it has evolved with adaptations, including a 2002 Oscar-winning film. Whitney Leavitt's 2026 casting as Roxie Hart reflects the ongoing trend of reality stars in theater, highlighting Broadway's dynamic intersection of entertainment formats.

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Story summary

Whitney Leavitt, a Utah-based actress and mother of three, will debut on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago from February 2 to March 15, 2026 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Chicago is a Tony-winning musical with a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Leavitt is known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing With the Stars.
The current Chicago cast includes Kate Baldwin and Sophie Carmen-Jones.

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