Erika Jayne Is Returning to Broadway as Roxie Hart inChicagoAfter COVID Pandemic Cut Her Initial Run Short(Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Erika Jayne poses backstage after making her Broadway debut in the hit musical ‘Chicago’ on Jan. 6, 2020 in New York City.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Erika Jayneis back on Broadway!

Four years afterthe COVID-19 pandemic cut her run as Roxie Hart inChicagoshort, theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar will return to the role next year for a limited three-week run.

PEOPLE can exclusively announce Jayne’s casting. Audiences can catch her in the musical from Jan. 20, 2025 through Feb. 9 at the Ambassador Theater in New York City.

Jayne — whose real name is Erika Girardi — has racked up nine No. 1 singles on the U.S. Billboard dance chart, including songs “Pretty Mess,” “PAINKILLR,” and “How Many F—s.” In addition to her recording career, the mother of one is also aNew York Timesbestselling author, has competed on ABC’sDancing with the Stars,acted in CBS’The Young and The Restlessand continues to entertain Bravo audiences onRHOBH, now in its fourteenth season.

Erika Jayne in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway.Rene Cervantes

Chicagomarked Jayne’s Broadway debut. Her initial run began on Jan. 6, 2020, and was scheduled to continue performances through March 29 when the industry was forced to shut down. Her final performance ended up being on March 11.

Now, of course, Jayne has the ability to complete that mission.

Erika Jayne flashes a jazz hand after making her Broadway debut in the hit musical ‘Chicago’ on Jan. 6, 2020 in New York City.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

That year,Chicagowon sixTony Awardsincluding best revival. It’s the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

An all-star movie adaptation of the musical was released in 2002 withCatherine Zeta-JonesandRenée Zellwegerin the lead roles. The movie went on to win six Oscar Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Zeta-Jones.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in ‘Chicago’.Mary Evans/MIRAMAX/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection

Mary Evans/MIRAMAX/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection

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Twice this year alone,Ariana Madix ofVanderpump Rulesfamerazzle dazzled audiences as Roxie.Real Housewives of AtlantastarsKandi BurrusandNeNe Leakesmade their debuts on the Great White Way, both in the role of Matron Mama Morton. Even Jayne’s formerRHOBHcostarLisa Rinnaplayed Roxie in the show on Broadway, back in 2007.

Tickets for Chicagoare now on sale.

source: people.com