Whitney Leavitt to join 'Chicago' Broadway cast
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing With the Stars star will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre for six weeks only.
Summary
- Whitney Leavitt will star as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway from February 2 to March 15
- Leavitt is known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing With the Stars
- Leavitt makes her Broadway debut with the show
The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Whitney! Whitney Leavitt will make her Broadway debut in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre, playing Roxie Hart from February 2 to March 15.
Since rising to fame on TikTok, Leavitt has become more widely known as a cast member on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and a contestant on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, on which she performed an acclaimed routine to Chicago's "Cell Block Tango" that first had fans online speculating about her Broadway future.
The current cast of Chicago features Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Alex Newell as Matron “Mama” Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
Chicago follows housewife Roxie and vaudeville star Velma, two murderesses who compete for the attention of a slick lawyer and the sympathy of the public in order to get acquitted — and get famous.
Watch Leavitt's Dancing With the Stars performance to "Cell Block Tango" below.
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Photo credit: Whitney Leavitt. (Photo 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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