Whitney Leavittis set to rock 'Chicago' as Roxie Hart for a bit longer, theSecret Lives of Mormon Wivesstar announced on Wednesday.
Putting her acting chops to work, Leavittmade the announcement on Instagramwith a moody 'Chicago'-esque monologue set in black and white, complete with a cigarette prop.
"Oh New York, New York, they told me Broadway would chew me up and spit me out, and I must say she certainly tried," she said. "After all, I am just a small town girl in a big city but it turns out New York wants a little bit more than just aCostcosample."
"I'm not going anywhere baby," she added, leading to text that read "Whitney Leavitt is officially extending as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago.'"
"SECRET'S OUT!!!!!!!" she captioned the video.
And, of course, fans were elated congratulating the newfound Broadway star in the post's comments."Yasssssss 🎶 "we had it coming, we had it coming🎶," one wrote, with another saying, "THAT'S RIGHT 👏👏 AND ALL THAT JAZZ" referencing the show's famed songs.
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"Yesss 🙌 congrats and well deserved" added another, while another fan said Leavitt in 'Chicago' was the "best performance ever i think."
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When Leavitt first announced her Broadway debut, she was initially slated to take the stage until March 15.According to Playbill,she'll now stay on as Roxie from March 23 to April 5.
Leavitt'ssuccessin the role may have been set way before she took the stage, however. During her time onDancing with the Starsin the show's most recent season, her partnerMark Ballasperhapsmanifested that she should be in Chicagowhen the two did a tango to "Cell Block Tango" on the show.Leavitt went on to sell out opening nightof the show before her run even began.
Support for the reality-turned-Broadway-star has been a constant as bothherSLOMWco-starsandDWTSproshave shown to watch her perform. And now, fans, and maybe even more stars, have a few more weeks to score a ticket to see her on stage.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
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