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Mark Ballas Returns to Broadway in Chicago

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Mark Ballas, known for his Dancing with the Stars fame, is now on Broadway as Billy Flynn in Chicago, alongside his former partner Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart. Their past collaboration and shared history create a unique synergy, evident in their opening night standing ovation. Dont miss their energetic performance until May third.

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Mark Ballas Returns to Broadway in Chicago

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

It's April 7. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, your AI-powered Entertainment Report. Mark Ballis is back on Broadway, stepping into the role of slick lawyer Billy Flynn in the hit revival of Chicago. The Dancing With The Stars pro-kicked off a four-week run on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Ambassador Theater, and a last-through. May 3, he's sharing the stage with his former Dancing With The Stars partner Whitney Levit, who made her Broadway debut as Roxy Hart back on February. Second, these two go way back from the ballroom where they build real chemistry dancing together. The crowd gave Ballis a huge standing ovation on opening night, with fans on their feet cheering his first bow. Leave it even guided him on stage during the curtain call, showing that tight knit vibe they have. Ballis has Broadway chops too, from leading Jersey Boys a decade ago, and is sent in kinky boots. Their history adds extra spark. They once performed Chicago's iconic cell-blocked tango on the show, an Argentine tango that

nailed the vibe. Ballis says their synergy makes it seamless, knowing each other's moves inside out. Catch them lighting up the longest running American musical before it wraps on May 3. This duo is bringing that Dancing With The Stars energy to the… Great Y-Way.

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