'Mormon Wives' Whitney Leavitt Makes Her Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'... Transforming into 'Roxie Hart' in February 2026

Whitney Leavitt (32), who gained attention through Hulu's reality show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', has been cast as Broadway's new 'Roxie Hart'.

On the 1st (local time), the production of the musical 'Chicago' officially announced that Whitney Leavitt will take the stage at the Ambassador Theatre in New York for six weeks from February 2 to March 15, 2026. She will play the role of 'Roxie Hart', a character who dreams of becoming a star by murdering her husband and manipulating the media.

◆ From TikTok Dancer to DWTS, and Now Broadway

Whitney's casting was significantly influenced by her performance in the recently concluded ABC 'Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)' Season 34. She reached the semifinals with her partner Mark Ballas and received praise for her intense Argentine tango to the iconic number 'Cell Block Tango', being called "the very essence of Roxie Hart".

A mother of three from Utah and an influencer with 4 million TikTok followers, she is taking her first step as a professional actress on this stage.

◆ "An Iconic Role, I'm Overwhelmed"

Whitney expressed her gratitude on her Instagram, saying, "I am so thankful to take on this iconic role that I can't express in words. Broadway has been my long-time dream, and I am counting down the days until I can perform as Roxie."

◆ 'Star Marketing' of Broadway's Longest-Running Musical

Since its revival in 1996, 'Chicago' has continued to hold the record for the longest-running show in Broadway history, utilizing 'stunt casting' by featuring headline stars like Erika Jayne, Lisa Rinna, and Pamela Anderson in the role of Roxie. Whitney Leavitt is also seen as a bold addition to this lineage.

Currently, 'Chicago' features Tony Award winner Alex Newell as 'Mama Morton', with veteran actors Kate Baldwin (current Roxie Hart), Sophie Carmen-Jones (Velma Kelly), and Tom Moutou (Billy Flynn) maintaining the stage.

It remains to be seen whether Whitney Leavitt's 2026 version of 'Roxie Hart' can capture the hearts of Broadway audiences beyond TikTok.