• Whitney Leavitt makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago beginning February 2.
  • Mykal Kilgore (billed as M. Kilgore) joins as Mary Sunshine; Greg Hildreth returns as Amos Hart.
  • Leavitt’s limited run runs through March 15 at the Ambassador Theatre during the revival’s 29th anniversary.

Casting news: Leavitt leads Chicago beginning Feb. 2

Whitney Leavitt, known for Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and a popular social-media presence, will make her Broadway debut in the long-running revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on February 2. Leavitt steps into the role of Roxie Hart for a limited engagement through March 15.

About Whitney Leavitt and her rise

Leavitt, a Utah-based performer and mother of three, first gained attention for her digital dance and lifestyle content and later reached TV audiences. She also was a semi-finalist on Dancing With the Stars. Her casting brings a fresh, cross-platform profile to the Tony-winning revival and is expected to draw both theatergoers and her online followers.

Other cast additions and company changes

Joining the company the same day is Mykal Kilgore, credited as M. Kilgore, who assumes the role of Mary Sunshine. Kilgore’s Broadway credits include Motown the Musical, Hair, and The Book of Mormon. Greg Hildreth returns to the production as Amos Hart, and ensemble members Tia Altinay and Chelsea James continue in the company.

New ensemble members include Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley, and Jeff Sullivan. The current principal cast features Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, and Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton.

Production details and legacy

The revival of Chicago, with a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Ebb, is directed by Walter Bobbie with choreography in the Fosse tradition. The current staging honors the design and staging contributions of John Lee Beatty (sets), William Ivey Long (costumes), Ken Billington (lighting), and Scott Lehrer (sound).

Now celebrating its 29th anniversary, the revival first opened in 1996 as part of City Center’s Encores! series, premiered at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on November 14, 1996, transferred to the Shubert Theatre, and later reopened at the Ambassador Theatre in January 2003. Since its Broadway revival debut, Chicago has played worldwide in 36 countries and been seen by more than 33 million people, making it the second-longest running show in Broadway history.

Tickets, run dates, and what to expect

Leavitt’s limited run runs February 2 through March 15 at the Ambassador Theatre. Audiences can expect the revival’s signature jazz-infused score, razor-sharp choreography, and the revival’s trademark blend of satire and spectacle. With Leavitt joining the company, the production adds a contemporary social-media draw to its celebrated legacy.

For exact performance dates and ticket availability, check the Ambassador Theatre box office or official Broadway ticketing outlets. The casting update marks another milestone in Chicago’s long Broadway life and offers audiences a chance to see Whitney Leavitt take on one of musical theater’s most iconic roles.

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