Whitney Leavitt is heading from the ballroom to Broadway.
The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, who showed off her dancing skills this season on “Dancing With the Stars,” announced Dec. 1 on Instagram that she will soon make her Broadway debut as she’s taking on the role of Roxie Hart in the Ambassador Theatre’s Tony-winning revival of “Chicago.”
“Grateful beyond words to ANNOUNCE that I will be joining @chicagomusical in the iconic role of Roxie Hart beginning Feb.2nd 2026! See you in New York City!” Leavitt wrote alongside a video of her wearing a little black dress and black stiletto heels, an outfit Roxie would approve of, while sitting in a chair.
In the clip, Leavitt snaps her fingers as the musical’s bouncy “Roxie” theme song plays.
Leavitt will perform as Roxie Hart for a

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