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Whitney Leavitt Says She Is Returning to Broadway 'Soon'
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2026

Whitney Leavitt is headed back to Broadway. Following her record-breaking run as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago the Musical, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alum has revealed that she's returning to the stage soon.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Star Shoshana Bean Talks Tony Win and More
by - Jul 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  July 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Derek Hough Visits Mark Ballas For His Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2026

Mark Ballas has officially made his return to CHICAGO in the role of 'Billy Flynn', To celebrate his friend Ballas' return to the show, Derek Hough delivered the opening monologue and joined Ballas for a post-show talkback. Check out photos here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2026- Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO and More
by - Jul 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Mark Ballas Is Razzle Dazzling Broadway Again
by Robert Bannon - Jul 24, 2026

From dazzling audiences in the ballroom to commanding the Broadway stage, Mark Ballas continues to prove he's one of entertainment's most versatile performers. The three-time Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball champion joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an engaging conversation about his celebrated return to Broadway in Chicago, stepping back into the slick, charismatic role of Billy Flynn. Following a record-breaking engagement earlier this year, Ballas is once again bringing his signature style and magnetic stage presence to the iconic musical for a special limited run. Watch in this video.

Mark Ballas Is Back in CHICAGO: Why He's Still Finding New Layers in Billy Flynn
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2026

Dancing with the Stars star Mark Ballas returns to Chicago through August 16, bringing his signature take on Billy Flynn back to Broadway for a limited four-week run. Fans can watch the full conversation with Richard Ridge in this video.

Photos: Mark Ballas and Eddie Cooper Take First Bows in CHICAGO; Plus Talkback With Derek Hough
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Mark Ballas recently made his return to CHICAGO, alongside Eddie Cooper. Derek Hough joined Mark for a post-show talkback. Check out photos of Ballas and Cooper's first bows, and the talkback with Hough, here!

Video: Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO on Broadway; Derek Hough Delivers Opening Monologue
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026

Check out new video from Chicago featuring the return of three-time Dancing With the Stars champion Mark Ballas as Billy Flynn. Six-time champion Derek Hough welcomed Ballas back with a special opening monologue before joining him for a post-show talkback.

Eddie Cooper Will Join CHICAGO Cast as 'Amos Hart'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

Chicago is getting a new Amos! The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Eddie Cooper in the role of Amos Hart beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.

Derek Hough to Join CHICAGO For One Performance & Talkback With Mark Ballas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

Emmy Award Winner Derek Hough will be delivering Chicago’s opening monologue on Broadway. A post-performance talk back with Mark Ballas will follow the performance. 

Whitney Leavitt Wants to Return to CHICAGO on Broadway as 'Velma'
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2026

Whitney Leavitt is interested in returning to Chicago on Broadway – but not to reprise 'Roxie Hart.' The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star has stated that she would like to return to the Broadway musical as Velma Kelly, Roxie's fierce rival.

Video: DANCING WITH THE STARS Unveils Official Trailer for New Spin-off Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026

The official trailer is here for Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, the new spin-off of the fan-favorite competition series, hosted by wildlife conservationist and former DWTS contestant Robert Irwin. Check it out now.

Photos: CHICAGO Celebrates Its Newest Stars Krysta Rodriguez and Matteo Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026

Comedian, actor and singer Matteo Lane made his Broadway debut tonight as 'Billy Flynn' joining Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez, who took her first bow as 'Roxie Hart' on Monday, June 15. Check out photos from the show as the newest stars of the cell block take their first joint curtain call!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 12, 2026- BOOK OF MORMON Welcomes Original Stars and More
by - Jun 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Mark Ballas Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

“Dancing with the Stars” three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas will return to Chicago on Broadway.

Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026

The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 12, 2026- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Win 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by - May 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Whitney Leavitt Reveals SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES Departure During Final CHICAGO Show
by Michael Major - May 4, 2026

Whitney Leavitt announced that she will no longer appear on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives during her final performance of Chicago. The Dancing With the Stars alum shocked the audience when she dropped the new mid-performance.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2026- Inside MISCAST26 with Lea Michele, Darren Criss and More
by - May 1, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rachel Schur Will Return to CHICAGO and Nik Walker Will Join the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!