Mark Ballas to star with Whitney Leavitt in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
The professional ballroom dancer and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star competed together in the most recent season of Dancing With the Stars in fall 2025.
Summary
- Mark Ballas will join the Chicago Broadway cast from April 6 to May 3
- He will star as Billy Flynn opposite his 2025 Dancing With the Stars partner Whitney Leavitt
- Leavitt previously extended her run through April 5 and will now extend through May 3 with Ballas
They’re ready to razzle-dazzle ’em! Dancing With the Stars partners Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt will reunite in Chicago on Broadway from April 6 to May 3, when Ballas will join the cast as Billy Flynn opposite Leavitt’s Roxie Hart.
Ballas has previously starred in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots on Broadway, but he’s best known for his nearly 20 years as a pro dancer on Dancing With the Stars, winning the competition series three times, and for appearing in season 4 of The Traitors, which ended in late February.
He and Leavitt placed sixth in Dancing With the Stars season 34 in fall 2025, after which Leavitt made her Broadway debut in Chicago starting February 2. It was previously announced that she would extend her run as Roxie, originally scheduled to end March 15, for an additional two weeks, from March 23 to April 5. She will now extend through May 3.
Fans were eager for Ballas and Leavitt to co-star on Broadway after performing Chicago and Hamilton-themed routines on DWTS, and after the pair shared social media videos of them together following Leavitt’s arrival in NYC. Ballas is scheduled to depart the show on X.
Chicago follows two murderesses, housewife Roxie and vaudevillian Velma, who compete for the sympathy of the public, the coverage of the press, and the attention of silver-tongued lawyer Billy Flynn in order to get acquitted — and famous. Having run since 1996, Chicago is the longest-running production currently on Broadway, celebrating its 30-year anniversary in November.
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Photo credit: Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago about?
See why this second-longest-running Broadway show has razzle-dazzled so many audiences. A scorching satire of celebrity culture with classic Kander and Ebb tunes, Chicago shows how two ladies use showbiz pizzazz to get away with murder. Get tickets to witness the criminally fun revival that won six Tony Awards.
Where is Chicago playing?
Chicago is playing at Ambassador Theatre. The theatre is located at 219 West 49th Street, New York, 10019.
How long is Chicago?
The running time of Chicago is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Chicago?
The recommended age for Chicago is Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Chicago?
Book tickets for Chicago on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote the Chicago musical?
The music for Chicago is written by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. Ebb also co-wrote the show's script with Bob Fosse. They adapted the musical from a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, also titled Chicago.
What songs are in Chicago on Broadway?
The songs for Chicago, written by John Kander and Fred Ebb, include "Cell Block Tango," "All That Jazz," "Razzle Dazzle," "Roxie," and "We Both Reached for the Gun." Learn about all the songs in Chicago on Broadway.
Is Chicago on Broadway appropriate for kids?
Chicago is not recommended for young children; the age recommendation is 13 and up due to its themes of murder, sex, crime, and adultery. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
When did Chicago open on Broadway?
The current production of Chicago opened in 1996. It was the musical's first revival following its 1996 premiere. Chicago is now the second-longest-running show and longest-running revival in Broadway history.
Who directed Chicago on Broadway?
Walter Bobbie directs the current production of the Chicago musical. He has worked on Broadway as a writer, director, and performer since 1971, and he's also known for staging musicals like Sweet Charity, Footloose, and Bright Star.
Is Chicago on Broadway good?
New York Theatre Guide's 20th-anniversary review of Chicago calls the show "a living, breathing piece of musical theatre history, which rightfully remains at the Ambassador Theatre and reminds us that all you need is class and, of course, all that jazz," rating it five stars. Chicago is now more than 25 years old, proving the lasting appeal of its story, songs, and talent.
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