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Ballas & Leavitt Reunite on Broadway

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Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt, the charismatic duo from Dancing with the Stars, are reuniting on Broadway in Chicago. Ballas, 39, will play Billy Flynn, while Leavitt, 32, takes on Roxie Hart. Their chemistry, both on and off the dance floor, promises a captivating performance. Despite a close call with scheduling conflicts, their partnership is set to shine, with Leavitts contract extended and Ballass opening night approaching.

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Ballas & Leavitt Reunite on Broadway

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ballas & Leavitt Reunite on Broadway. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 3rd, Mark Ballis and Whitney Levitt, the dynamic duo who lit up dancing with the star semi-finals last fall, are reuniting on Broadway in, Chicago. The 39-year-old Ballis steps in as slick lawyer Billy Flynn, joining the 32-year-old Levitt as Roxy Hart. She made her debut on February 2nd, and the show just hit its highest weekly ticket sales in 29 years. Earlier this month, fans buzzed when the pairing was announced, but it almost fell through. Levitt's run was set to end April 5th, right before Ballis started on April 6th. Luckily, her contract got extended to May 3rd, letting them share the stage. Their chemistry exploded on dancing with the stars, on and off the floor. Levitt says they clicked instantly, something not every pair does. Ballis agrees, they share humor, tastes, and that all in drive that pushed their dances further. With Ballis' opening night days away, they've only squeezed in a couple rehearsals around her pack schedule. Still, he's chill about it.

Their built-in synergy from the dance floor means they'll translate that magic straight to the Broadway lights, no doubt owning the run together. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. I'm Corey with The Story.

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