Whitney Leavitt Departing ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Broadway Star Says During Final ‘Chicago’ Performance
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- Whitney Leavitt announced her exit from Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives during her final Chicago performance on Sunday.
- Taylor Frankie Paul was accused of domestic violence, prompting a production pause for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives; charges were later dropped after a video showed her throwing a metal stool.
- All for Love will be Leavitt’s feature debut as executive producer and star, produced by The Ninth House for Lifetime’s Forever.
- Chicago extended its run by two weeks after record ticket sales, with Mark Ballas joining Leavitt through April, ending May 3.
- Isa Briones told disrespectful fans to stop shouting at her during a Broadway show, highlighting performer‑audience tensions.
Why it matters: Hulu loses Leavitt’s draw, The Ninth House gains a star‑powered lead for All for Love, and Chicago’s two‑week extension adds extra ticket revenue, strengthening the revival’s profitability and the cast’s bargaining leverage.
