Ariana Madix, the star of "Vanderpump Rules," is set to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago." Starting in January, she'll play the role for eight weeks. When she announced this during "Live with Kelly and Mark," she described it as a "realized dream," struggling to believe that this was actually happening, resulting in her tearing up.
Madix, who recently made it to the finale of "Dancing with the Stars," studied musical theater at Flagler College. She lived in New York City before moving to Los Angeles to work as a bartender for Lisa Vanderpump, with the hope of continuing her Broadway career.
This past year, Madix made headlines with "Scandoval," a controversy involving the cast of "Vanderpump Rules" and her nine-year-old boyfriend. She had a seven-month affair with her best friend. Since then, she's starred in a Lifetime movie, filmed several commercials, published a cocktail book, and is preparing to open a sandwich shop in Los Angeles with her "Pumps" colleague Kate Maloney.
Her performances at the New York Ambassador Theatre for "Chicago" start on January 29, 2024, and run until March 24.
Interestingly, Ariana Madix's Broadway debut role in the musical "Chicago" is that of Roxie Hart. She's greatly excited about this opportunity, as seen in her emotional interview with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on "Live with Kelly and Mark." Madix worked tirelessly to bring the character of Roxie Hart to life, ultimately achieving record-breaking ticket sales during both her runs in Chicago. Her efforts were rewarded with a nomination for Favorite Broadway Debut at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, which has garnered support from fans eager to see her performance.
