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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt extends run in 'Chicago' on Broadway

Whitney Leavitt extends her role as Roxie Hart in Chicago through April 5 due to unprecedented demand, with a brief hiatus from March 16–22, Broadway officials said.

  • Whitney Leavitt announced Tuesday on Instagram that she will continue as Roxie Hart in Chicago through April 5 but will not perform from March 16-22.
  • The musical's official account said the extension came about due to `unprecedented demand`, boosted by Whitney Leavitt's visibility from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing with the Stars.
  • Leavitt has performed the role since early February after an original six-week booking, and MomTok influencers traveled to the Ambassador Theatre to support her.
  • The extension amplified Broadway buzz, with `one name on everybody's lips` around the show and strengthened Leavitt's cross-platform momentum as she prepares for a film debut.
  • Looking toward upcoming projects, Whitney Leavitt's Hulu series Season 4 premieres March 12, and she continues as Roxie Hart in Chicago through April 5.
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BroadwayWorld broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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