{"id":2410774,"date":"2026-05-11T00:32:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T00:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2410774"},"modified":"2026-05-11T00:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T00:32:22","slug":"every-reality-tv-star-whos-played-roxie-hart-in-chicago-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/every-reality-tv-star-whos-played-roxie-hart-in-chicago-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Reality TV Star Who\u2019s Played Roxie Hart in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThe name on everybody\u2019s lips is gonna be Roxie\u2026\u201d <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/roxie-hart\">Roxie Hart<\/a><\/strong>, a fictional nightclub dancer in the longstanding hit musical, Chicago. Chicago first hit the legendary stages of Broadway in 1975, where it quickly amassed a revolving door of celebrities, each cast as Roxie. But in 2006, the first reality television star entered this chat. And most recently, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/whitney-leavitt\/\">Whitney Leavitt<\/a> signed on, making her one of six reality television stars to perform as Roxie at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>From Bravo to Peacock to Hulu, these faux-Roxies are all talented. From singing and dancing to simply being a force that draws crowds in, these <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/04\/03\/who-is-the-yorkie-masked-singer-erika-jayne-rhobh\/\">stars all had the chops<\/a> needed. In chronological order, these are the six reality TV personalities able to say, \u201cI\u2019m a star\u2026 and the audience loves me,\u201d on Broadway.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ashlee-simpson\">Ashlee Simpson<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Show Clip - Chicago - &quot;Roxie&quot; - Ashlee Simpson-Wentz\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EsatqV96fbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In 2006, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/ashlee-simpson\/\">Ashlee Simpson<\/a> needed a win. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/08\/28\/ashlee-simpson-still-reflects-snl-lip-sync-debacle\/\">Her lip-synching scandal<\/a> was still fresh, and she had just started a relationship with her ex. So, Ashlee overtook the role of Roxie during the London production of Chicago. And she held this spot for five weeks straight.<\/p>\n<p>Then, in 2009, Ashlee signed on for another ten-week run, this time on Broadway. She nailed this assignment. And since she previously starred in The Ashlee Simpson Show, a reality television series about her life, Ashlee is our first reality TV star to appear on this list. And yes, she later starred in another short-lived docudrama, this time with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/09\/08\/evan-ross-net-worth-2025-money-make-have-earnings\/\">her current husband<\/a>, aptly titled Ashlee+Evan.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, Ashlee reprised her role as Roxie at the Hollywood Bowl.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lisa-rinna\">Lisa Rinna<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lisa Rinna performs&#039;Roxie from Chicago (2007) #RHOBH\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S8hxImpM4xI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/lisa-rinna\/\">Lisa Rinna<\/a> enjoys dancing, with or without clothing or recognizable rhythms. Therefore, it makes sense that, back in the day, this <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/show\/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills\/\">Real Housewives of Beverly Hills<\/a> alum also starred as Roxie on Broadway. But, unlike the other stars on this list, Lisa got to bring her man along for the ride.<\/p>\n<p>In 2007, Lisa portrayed Roxie on Broadway. At her side, her husband, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/harry-hamlin\/\">Harry Hamlin<\/a>, played Billy Flynn, the lawyer who helps Roxie <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/04\/25\/why-lisa-rinna-threatened-kill-husband-harry-hamlin\/\">get acquitted of murder<\/a>. Thanks to high ticket sales, their roles got extended at the Ambassador Theater by one extra week.<\/p>\n<p>As Lisa described to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/playbill.com\/article\/rinna-and-hamlin-extend-run-in-broadways-chicago-com-142356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playbill<\/a> during that period, \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2023\/12\/08\/ariana-madix-fans-slam-lisa-rinna-for-chicago-role-shade\/\">Being on Broadway<\/a> is truly one of the most thrilling things I\u2019ve done in my career. And to be starring in this great show with my husband has been a dream come true for both of us.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erika-jayne\">Erika Jayne<\/h2>\n<p>Pat the Playbill, because up next is another RHOBH star turned Roxie cosplayer, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/erika-jayne\/\">Erika Jayne<\/a>. Her limited 12-week run began in January 2020. But, towards the end of her stint, the COVID-19 pandemic entered the chat. And the proceeding shutdown cut her time short in NYC.<\/p>\n<p>Erika felt bummed. As she penned, \u201cWell, this is not the way I wanted to say <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2023\/11\/21\/does-erika-jayne-want-to-return-to-broadway\/\">goodbye to Roxie<\/a> and my\u00a0Chicago family, but I have no choice. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to everyone who came to the shows. I leave NYC feeling like my mission is incomplete, but I will treasure this time always.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But luckily for her, this story still had another chapter in it. Earlier this year, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2024\/12\/19\/erika-jayne-broadway-return-roxie-hart-chicago-rhobh\/\">Erika reprised her role<\/a> as Roxie for a handful of weeks. On this, she likely gives many f*cks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pamela-anderson\">Pamela Anderson<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watch Pamela Anderson&#039;s First Broadway Curtain Call as Roxie in Chicago\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6vVrDS6wD_Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>When you hear the name <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/pamela-anderson\/\">Pamela Anderson<\/a>, you likely recall her iconic roles on Baywatch and Home Improvement first. However, Pamela also has several reality TV stints under her belt. These currently-defunct series include Pamela\u2019s Garden of Eden and Pam &amp; Tommy, the latter of which involved her then-husband, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/tommy-lee\/\">Tommy Lee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Pamela added another role to her resume, courtesy of Roxie on Broadway. Here, she gave every crowd a solid Razzle Dazzle. All that jazz she threw out then resulted in numerous rounds of standing ovations.<\/p>\n<p>This role felt tailor-made for Pamela, which she noted to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2022\/03\/pamela-anderson-broadway-debut-chicago-roxie-hart-1234972638\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deadline<\/a>. \u201cThere is a freedom, a unique joy in knowing it\u2019s all about the work. Playing Roxie Hart is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/09\/09\/pamela-anderson-slams-pr-stunt-rumors-liam-neeson-romance\/\">a sweet escape for me<\/a>.\u201d She further labeled this stint as \u201ca dream fulfilled.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ariana-madix\">Ariana Madix<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"@broadwayworld\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@broadwayworld?refer=embed\">@broadwayworld<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m a star! And the audience loves me! And I love them. And they love me for loving them. And I love them for loving me. And we love each other.\u2019 The name on everybody\u2019s lips is gonna be @ariana madix! Ariana took her first bows as \u2018Roxie Hart\u2019 in @Chicago the Musical | Broadway with a standing ovation from the crowd. Head to the link in our bio to see more! <\/p>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - BroadwayWorld\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7329925289264515886?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound \u2013 BroadwayWorld<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>When <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/ariana-madix\/\">Ariana Madix<\/a> lost her man on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/show\/vanderpump-rules\/\">Vanderpump Rules<\/a>, she ended up gaining the world, complete with several new booked gigs. Everyone loves a happy clap-back story. That is, unless you were one of her less-than-thrilled costars, unable to deal with the \u201cgod-like status\u201d Ariana received.<\/p>\n<p>Among these gigs was a shot on Broadway, which Ariana always had on her vision board. From January 29, 2024, to April 7, 2024, Ariana played the role of Roxie well. She packed out the theater, and then received an extension, followed by a return engagement later that same year in August.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whitney-leavitt\">Whitney Leavitt<\/h2>\n<p>Although <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/tag\/whitney-leavitt\/\">Whitney Leavitt<\/a> failed to win <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/show\/dancing-with-the-stars\/\">Dancing with the Stars<\/a> Season 34, she managed to show the world what she can do. And now, Broadway is interested in this star. And to their calls, Whitney recently answered, YES. Her debut begins February 2, 2026, and ends on March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>As this <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/show\/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives\/\">Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/a> star recently shared on TikTok, she feels \u201cGrateful beyond words\u201d to join the cast of Chicago. As she now prepares to take over the \u201ciconic part of Roxie Hart,\u201d we\u2019re sure her new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/11\/21\/whitney-leavitt-fell-short-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-finale\/\">fans from DWTS<\/a> are already running to their laptops, eager to buy a ticket to her upcoming shows on Broadway. And if all goes well, as it has for various other reality TV stars on this list, a reprisal will soon follow.<\/p>\n<p>Ashlee+Evan, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravotv.com\/vanderpump-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanderpump Rules,<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravotv.com\/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Housewives of Beverly Hills<\/a> are all streaming on Peacock. Meanwhile, Pamela\u2019s Garden of Eden, Pam &amp; Tommy, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/series\/dancing-with-the-stars-7d918be0-4130-4551-aab8-c7dcae85d35f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dancing with the Stars<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/series\/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-58cd73be-408d-4eed-8e3d-82339f3f93e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/a> are all available to stream on Hulu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TELL US \u2013 WHICH REALITY STAR SHOULD CHICAGO CAST NEXT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.realitytea.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe name on everybody\u2019s lips is gonna be Roxie\u2026\u201d Roxie Hart, a fictional nightclub dancer in the longstanding hit musical, Chicago. Chicago first hit the legendary stages of Broadway in 1975, where it quickly amassed a revolving door of celebrities, each cast as Roxie. But in 2006, the first reality television star entered this chat. 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