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Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver is Broadway bound in 'Chicago'

PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2026, 4:56 PM ET

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Reece Weaver is trading her cowboy boots for Broadway. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and breakout star of Netflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" is set to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical "Chicago." Weaver, 24, will begin her Broadway performances Sept. 7 at New York City's Ambassador Theatre, according to an announcement from the production. She will take on the starring role for a six-week limited engagement through Oct. 18. Th

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Timeline of Events

· On Dec. 21, 2025: Weaver's final Dallas Cowboys home game vs Chargers.
· On March 2025: Weaver decided to retire from Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
· On 2023: Weaver joined DCC as rookie; featured in Netflix Season 1.
· On Nov. 14, 1996: Chicago revival opened on Broadway at Richard Rodgers Theatre.
· On Jan. 29, 2003: Chicago revival transferred to Ambassador Theatre in NYC.
· On June 2026: Netflix Season 3 aired showing Weaver's emotional retirement.
· On June 10, 2026: K-pop star Ivy announced as Roxie Hart starting Aug. 17.:
· On Aug. 11, 2026: Weaver announced Broadway debut on CBS Mornings and Instagram.
· On Aug. 17, 2026: Ivy begins her limited three-week run as Roxie Hart.
· On Aug. 31, 2026: Lissa deGuzman joins cast as Velma Kelly.
· On Sept. 6, 2026: Ivy performs her final Chicago performance as Roxie Hart.
· On Sept. 7, 2026: Weaver makes Broadway debut as Roxie Hart at Ambassador Theatre.
· On Oct. 18, 2026: Weaver's six-week limited engagement as Roxie Hart concludes.
· Future unknown: Weaver may extend run or pursue additional Broadway roles.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Netflix star's Broadway debut draws young audiences to theater.
Long-term US impact: Reality-to-stage pipeline may reshape Broadway casting strategies significantly.
Affected groups: Broadway fans, Netflix viewers, Dallas Cowboys followers, and dance enthusiasts nationwide.
Reader priority: Verify performance dates and ticket availability through official Chicago Musical website.

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Left: Celebrates Weaver's career transition; may critique DCC's demanding environment. Center: Reports factual details: dates, venue, casting, and Weaver's background. Right: Frames as personal achievement; emphasizes entertainment industry opportunity and merit.