DWTS Stars Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt to Reunite for Broadway Run of Chicago

The duo will play Billy Flynn and Roxie Hart in a four-week limited engagement of the hit musical.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt, former Dancing with the Stars contestants, are set to reunite on Broadway for a four-week limited run of the musical Chicago. Leavitt will reprise her recent debut as Roxie Hart, while Ballas will make his return to the Great White Way as Billy Flynn.

Why it matters

This marks a special reunion for the DWTS duo, who previously performed together on the dance competition show. Their casting in the iconic musical Chicago also highlights the continued popularity of the long-running Broadway production and the ability of TV stars to transition to the stage.

The details

Leavitt's original run as Roxie Hart in Chicago was scheduled to end on March 15, but due to high demand, it has been extended through April 5. Ballas, who has previously appeared on Broadway in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots, is making his return to the stage in the role of Billy Flynn. The two will perform together from April 6 to May 3 at the Ambassador Theatre.

  • Leavitt's original run as Roxie Hart was scheduled to end on March 15, 2026.
  • Leavitt's run has been extended through April 5, 2026.
  • Ballas and Leavitt will perform together in Chicago from April 6 to May 3, 2026.

The players

Mark Ballas

A former contestant on Dancing with the Stars who is making his return to Broadway, having previously appeared in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots.

Whitney Leavitt

A recent Broadway debutante, Leavitt is set to reprise her role as Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago.

Chicago

The long-running Broadway musical, featuring music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

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What they’re saying

“This secret was way too hard to keep! The incredible @markballas & I will be performing TOGETHER in @chicagomusical April 6-May3rd! Can't wait to perform on stage together again 🥹😭❤️”

— Whitney Leavitt (Instagram)

“One of the first shows I auditioned for after graduating musical theatre college was for the ensemble of Chicago in the West End in London. After many callbacks, and making it to the final call, I didn't end up booking the gig. I was 19 years old, new to the industry, learning how to pay my dues, accept rejection, and be told no. Twenty years later, I'm making my return to Broadway as Billy Flynn. This will now be my 3rd Broadway show that I have had the pleasure to be a part of... Hard work, persistence, dedication to the craft, and relentlessness really do pay off. Thank you to my musical theatre teachers for instilling this in me, and for the years of tough love.”

— Mark Ballas (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for the limited engagement of Chicago starring Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt are now on sale.

The takeaway

The reunion of the DWTS duo on the Broadway stage highlights the continued appeal of the long-running musical Chicago and the ability of television stars to successfully transition to live theater performances.