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Chicago’ Sets All-Time Weekly Gross as Whitney Leavitt’s Run Fuels Spring Casting Moves

Strong demand tied to Whitney Leavitt’s Roxie Hart is reshaping the revival’s spring casting.

Overview

  • For the week ending March 15, 2026, the revival grossed $1,457,930.77, surpassing the previous record of $1,452,008.50 set in December 2023.
  • The new benchmark was achieved in an eight-performance week, whereas the 2023 record came during a nine-performance holiday week.
  • Leavitt’s first six weeks onstage generated $8,049,526.31, averaging about $1.34 million per week.
  • Producers extended Leavitt’s engagement, with performances scheduled from March 23 through May 3.
  • Mark Ballas will join as Billy Flynn for a four-week limited engagement beginning April 6, and Leavitt marked the milestone by sharing a commemorative tattoo video on social media.