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Whitney Leavitt Debuts as Roxie in Chicago to Ovation as Hulu Films Afterparty

The social media standout begins a six-week Broadway engagement ending March 15.

Overview

  • Leavitt opened as Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre on Feb. 2, marking her first professional theater role.
  • A sold-out audience cheered her bows, with husband Conner leading a standing ovation and several Secret Lives of Mormon Wives castmates in attendance.
  • People reports Hulu cameras captured the Glass House Tavern afterparty and guests signed waivers, raising the possibility the event appears on the series.
  • The company logged multiple changes the same night, with M. Kilgore stepping in as Mary Sunshine, Greg Hildreth returning as Amos Hart, and new ensemble members joining.
  • Official production accounts shared video from opening night, including Leavitt performing Roxie, while Demi Engemann’s absence fueled ongoing questions about her role in season 4.