Whitney Leavitt Navigates Broadway Highs & Show Drama With a "Small Circle"

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star made her Broadway debut on February 2 as Roxie Hart in Chicago, driving the long-running show to its highest weekly ticket sales in nearly three decades. Her run, extended twice, continues through May 3.

Adding to the excitement, Leavitt is set to reunite with her former Dancing with the Stars partner Mark Ballas, who joins the production as Billy Flynn on April 6.

"It feels overwhelming, but it's overwhelming in a good way," Leavitt said, reflecting on the past two months, according to People.

Offstage, however, the period has been equally intense. March saw the release of season four of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, alongside controversy surrounding halted production for season five amid domestic violence investigations involving co-star Taylor Frankie Paul. Leavitt has largely stayed quiet, emphasising only that "the safety of human beings, especially children, comes first, " according to People.

Through it all, she credits her inner circle -- including husband Conner, family, and close friends -- for keeping her grounded. "I keep my circle small," she said, "and those are the people that help me stay level-headed."

That circle now includes Ballas, with whom she shares a strong bond forged during their time on Dancing with the Stars. "We connected right away," Leavitt recalled, noting that their chemistry will naturally translate to the stage, according to People.

Ballas echoed the sentiment, praising their shared work ethic and natural synergy. Despite limited rehearsal time, he expressed confidence in their dynamic, saying he's looking forward to bringing it to a Broadway audience.

- ANI