Reece Weaver's Chicago Stint Gets Final Extension Through November
Reece Weaver will stay on as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago through Nov. 15, marking her second and final extension. Her engagement was initially planned for six weeks. Weaver is known for Netflix's America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and the revival's cast includes Lissa deGuzman, Max von Essen, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Red Concepción, and J. Workman.
Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and professional dancer, holds a dance degree from the University of Alabama. She gained wider recognition through Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Her Chicago engagement was initially six weeks and now runs through Nov. 15 after a second and final extension.
The revival’s company also includes Lissa deGuzman, Max von Essen, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Red Concepción, and J. Workman. Walter Bobbie directs, Ann Reinking choreographs, and the musical has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Ebb.
Weaver’s extended stay may draw new audiences to Chicago, especially fans of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts and dance/cheer communities. It could boost ticket demand and social media conversation around the revival. For Broadway, casting a recognizable Netflix personality may help bridge entertainment sectors, potentially attracting younger or first-time theatergoers. Her final extension could also give audiences a limited window to see her, affecting planning for tourists and local fans.