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Whitney Leavitt has been leaning on former Broadway stars as she prepares to take the stage.

The 32-year-old performer — who rose to fame as the breakout star from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and recently twirled her way to the semi-finals on the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars — is set to make her Broadway debut on Feb. 2 in the iconic role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. And as she gears up for opening night, Leavitt has looked to several other iconic women who have played the part for advice.

Tony winner Alex Newell, currently lording over the Cook County Jail as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago on Broadway, made a pit-stop at the Broadway.com studio to deliver the character’s signature number, “When You’re Good to Mama.” Can’t get enough of Newell’s fierce vocals? Pay a visit to the Ambassador Theatre, where they bring down the house eight shows a week.

Television star Whitney Leavitt will take her Broadway bow in Chicago in 2026. Leavitt will play the role of Roxie Hart for a six-week limited engagement from Feb. 2 through March 15 at the Ambassador Theatre. Leavitt will succeed current star Kate Baldwin.

The Tony-winning Shucked star and the Hello, Dolly! favorite will take on two of Broadway’s most iconic roles this fall.