Whitney Leavitt, best known for her viral dance videos, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” on Hulu, and a headline-grabbing run on “Dancing With the Stars,” is now set to dazzle Broadway as Roxie Hart in “Chicago!” The Utah-based social media queen will make her professional theater debut at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City, starting February 2, 2026, for a six-week limited engagement through March 15, 2026.
Roxie Hart Chicago: Whitney Leavitt’s Big Leap
Whitney’s first-ever professional acting gig isn’t a small one—she’s stepping right into Roxie Hart’s jazz shoes for one of Broadway’s most legendary and longest-running musicals. This casting marks Whitney’s shift from digital fame and TV reality to the high-stakes, razzle-dazzle world of live performance, with more than four million loyal online followers ready to cheer her on. Leavitt’s dance history (on “Dancing With the Stars,” she and Mark Ballas wowed audiences with an Argentine Tango to “Cell Block Tango”) makes her perfect for the role that demands both drama and killer moves.
Fans are hyped to see if Whitney brings her signature energy and millennial attitude to Roxie—a character famous for her charm, cunning, and quest for fame. Whitney’s casting also continues “Chicago’s” tradition of inviting celebrity performers from TV and reality backgrounds into musical theater, just like Ariana Madix in 2024.
All About Roxie Hart Chicago—and Why Whitney’s Excited
For the uninitiated, “Chicago” follows Roxie Hart, a housewife and aspiring nightclub dancer who murders her lover and turns her trial into a media circus, all set in jazz-age Chicago. Whitney was chosen for her high-octane personality and skills, but this is also a major first: her professional theater debut after years in social media and reality TV.
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Whitney Leavitt, 32, mom of three, TikTok and Insta sensation, and TV personality.
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Performance dates: Feb 2–March 15, 2026, at the Ambassador Theatre, NYC.
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Her debut continues Broadway’s streak of using fresh, non-traditional talent for iconic roles.
What to Expect: Reception and Broadway Buzz
Whitney’s move is trending with Broadway insiders and social media followers. She’s already posted about how “grateful beyond words” she is for the opportunity, and excitement is building over how her dance-heavy background will energize the show. The current Broadway cast, led by Sophie Carmen-Jones and Alex Newell, will welcome Whitney for her limited engagement, with fans and critics closely watching to see how she puts her own spin on iconic numbers like “Roxie” and “Razzle Dazzle”.
With her infectious personality and digital-era stardom, Whitney Leavitt’s Broadway bow as Roxie Hart in “Chicago” promises to bring new flair—and attract a brand-new crowd to the theatre.
