Beloved Reality TV star-turned Broadway superstar Whitney Leavitt is stepping away from the stage for a night to focus on her recovery. The “Chicago” Broadway star shared a message with fans, revealing she would miss one performance while dealing with a viral infection, but reassured audiences she hopes to return soon.
Leavitt Reveals She’s Recovering From Viral Infection
GettyLeavitt shared the update with a warm, reassuring tone, letting fans know her absence is only temporary as she focuses on getting better.
She also expressed hope that she would be back on stage soon, eager to return to the role and to the audience that has supported her throughout her run.
In her statement on Instagram, she shared: “💛 hi loves 💛 I’ll be out of Chicago tonight. Still recovering from a viral infection. Hope to be fully recovered by Thursday. Love you guys!”
Rising Star Takes Brief Pause During Breakout Broadway Run
Leavitt’s absence comes during a major moment in her career, as she continues to lead the long-running musical “Chicago” at New York City’s Ambassador Theatre.
The performer, who first gained attention on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” has quickly made her mark on Broadway, taking on the iconic role of Roxie Hart and drawing strong audience response.
Leavitt’s journey to the stage has been rapid and unexpected. After appearing on “Dancing with the Stars,” she reunited with pro dancer Mark Ballas, who now stars alongside her in “Chicago” as Billy Flynn.
EntertainmentNowReflecting on the moment during a recent interview with Good Morning America she said, “I probably would have been like, ‘You’re crazy. What? How?’”
Ballas added, “Yeah. Well, I mean, yeah. Speechless.”
Their Broadway collaboration marks a full-circle moment, following their earlier performances inspired by the musical.
‘Chicago’ Hits Record High Box Office During Leavitt and Mark Ballas Run
According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, “Chicago” saw a major surge at the box office last week, bringing in close to $1.5 million, its highest recorded total to date. The boost came as Ballas joined the production opposite Leavitt.
ABCLeavitt, who previously partnered with Ballas on “Dancing With the Stars” and appeared on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” had already been drawing strong audiences.
With Ballas stepping into the role, the show saw ticket demand climb further, with average prices reaching $171 and the Ambassador Theatre hitting full capacity
In “Chicago,” Leavitt brings her own energy to Roxie Hart, a character she described as “sassy, impulsive, and always just, like, learning.”
As her Broadway run continues, she has also been weighing her future beyond reality television.
“We’re figuring it out in real-time. I don’t really know,” she told GMA. “I feel sometimes that it’s like time to venture out. Like, this is what I’m passionate about.”
For now, Leavitt is focusing on her health, with plans to return to the stage once she has fully recovered, as fans continue to support her during the brief pause.
