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Whitney Leavitt’s kids are absolutely bragging about their New York City move. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s three children are loving life in Manhattan during her record-breaking Broadway run as Roxie Hart in Chicago. “They think it’s the coolest thing,” she just revealed exclusively to People.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Broadway Debut: Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut on February 2, 2026 at the Ambassador Theatre
- Record-Breaking Run: Her Roxie Hart performance set the highest weekly box office gross in Chicago’s 29-year history in March 2026
- Family Life: Whitney, husband Conner, and their three young kids relocated from Utah to the Big Apple for the show
- Run Extension: Her run has been extended twice and now runs through May 3, 2026
Kids Love Walking to School in NYC
The 32-year-old star opened up about the family’s new life in Manhattan while working at the Cool Sips location in SoHo. Leavitt’s children have adapted beautifully to Big Apple living. “They’ll come backstage every once in a while to say hi,” she explained of her kids visiting Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. “They love New York. They brag to their cousins that they get to walk to school. They think it’s the coolest thing,” she added with a laugh, noting how hilarious it is that her kids view this as such a major flex.
The family made the massive transition in February 2026 when Whitney joined the Broadway cast. Since then, Conner has been instrumental in keeping the household grounded. Whitney previously told People that her husband and close friends help keep her stable amid the nonstop headlines and demanding schedule of performing eight shows weekly.
Whitney Leavitt’s kids brag to cousins about living in NYC during Broadway run
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Record-Breaking Performance Shattered History
Whitney’s run as Roxie Hart has been nothing short of phenomenal for the iconic musical. In March 2026, the show achieved the highest single-week box office gross in its entire 29-year run on Broadway. The Chicago cast grossed $1,457,931 for one week, a staggering number that shattered previous records. Leavitt even got a commemorative tattoo behind her ear to celebrate the milestone after making a promise to her husband that she would if she broke the ticket sales record.
The reality TV star transition to Broadway has proven that her star power extends far beyond social media and television. Her DWTS partner and Chicago costar Mark Ballas has gushed over her Broadway talents. The unexpected reunion happened when both performers landed roles in the hit musical at the Ambassador Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
Broadway’s Chicago Details and Dates
| Detail | Information |
| Theater | Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., NYC |
| Actress | Whitney Leavitt |
| Role | Roxie Hart |
| Final Date | May 3, 2026 |
“They love New York. They brag to their cousins that they get to walk to school. They think it’s the coolest thing. I think it’s hilarious.”
— Whitney Leavitt, Broadway Star
New Role as Chief Creative Officer
Beyond the Broadway stage, Whitney is expanding her business empire. Earlier this week, she was named Chief Creative and Brand Officer of the New York dirty soda chain Cool Sips. In this new role, Leavitt oversees creative direction, brand vision, and menu innovation at the executive level. One of her first major projects was launching her signature drink, called The Whitney, which features club soda, sugar-free pineapple, peach, vanilla, lime syrup, and raspberry puree.
Leavitt told People that this corporate position marks one of the first times she’s been marketing an entire company rather than just a single product. She explained her vision for the future, saying “I love television, but I also love being a part of businesses and brands like this. I could just see that continuing, hopefully continuing to grow and take off, and I just want to be a part of big things like this.”
What’s Next for the Broadway Breakout Star?
With her Chicago run extended through May 3rd and her new role at Cool Sips, Whitney Leavitt has certainly made her mark on New York City. Her family has embraced the move, her children are thriving in Manhattan, and her professional accomplishments continue to mount. The question now becomes whether this is just the beginning of a much larger Broadway career, or if her sights are set on expanding her business ventures and television presence. What’s clear is that Whitney has proven she can handle the demands of Broadway, reality television, business leadership, and motherhood, all while breaking records and making her mark in entertainment history.
