TL;DR
- Whitney Leavitt stars as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
- She reflects on her journey from reality TV to Broadway.
- Leavitt’s character is described as sassy and impulsive.
- Her Broadway debut is breaking records for the show.
- She is considering her future on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Hold onto your hats, folks, because Whitney Leavitt is taking Broadway by storm! The star of “Dancing with the Stars” has traded the ballroom for the bright lights of the stage, and she’s doing it fabulously as Roxie Hart in the iconic musical “Chicago.” Talk about a glow-up!
In a recent interview with ABC News, Leavitt, alongside her former dance partner Mark Ballas, opened up about their thrilling reunion on Broadway. “If someone would have said a year ago that the two of you would be on the cover of the playbill, ‘Chicago’ on Broadway, what would your reaction have been?” asked Will Ganss. With a laugh, Leavitt replied, “I probably would have been like, ‘You’re crazy. What? How?'”
And honestly, who wouldn’t? Leavitt has gone from reality TV star on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” to leading lady, and she’s not just filling the role—she’s making waves! In fact, her portrayal of Roxie Hart is leading “Chicago” to its highest-grossing week in the show’s 30-year history. Now that’s what we call a showstopper!
Describing her character, Leavitt says, “She’s definitely sassy. She’s very sassy. I’d say sassy, impulsive, and always just, like, learning.” Sounds like she and Roxie have a lot in common—who doesn’t love a little sass?
But what about her reality TV roots? Leavitt is still figuring out her future on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” “We’re figuring it out in real-time. I don’t really know,” she admitted. “I feel sometimes that it’s like time to venture out. Like, this is what I’m passionate about.” And honey, we can see that passion shining through!
Mark Ballas, who plays Billy Flynn, is thrilled to be back with Leavitt, saying, “I just think during the rehearsals … I was like, ‘You’re gonna play this role at some point.’ I just, like, could feel it, you know. And now, here we are.” It’s a full-circle moment that began on the dance floor, and we are here for it!
But what’s live theater without a few surprises? Leavitt shared a hilarious moment when she forgot her line on stage, quipping, “I couldn’t remember my next line, so I was like, ‘I’m a star.'” That’s the spirit, Whitney! Just roll with it and keep dazzling the audience!
As for what they hope audiences take away from their Broadway run? Leavitt noted, “People get very passionate about these reality game shows. They’re like, ‘You should’ve won. You and Mark,’ da-da-da. But we won in different ways. And I think that’s a really important lesson in life.” Preach, sister!
So, whether you’re a fan of Whitney from her reality TV days or just love a good Broadway show, make sure to catch her in “Chicago”—because this sassy star is just getting started!