Erika Jayne, the renowned star of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," is making a highly anticipated comeback to Broadway. After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she will once again take on the role of Roxie Hart for a limited three-week run starting from January 20, 2025, at the Ambassador Theater in New York City.

Rediscover the Glamour of Broadway with Erika Jayne

Broadway Debut and Initial Run

Chicago marked Erika Jayne's Broadway debut. Her initial run began on January 6, 2020, with plans to continue through March 29. However, the industry was forced to shut down, and her final performance ended on March 11. As she wrote on her Instagram page at the time, "Well this is not the way I wanted to say goodbye to Roxie and my 'Chicago' family but I have no choice. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to everyone that came to the shows. I leave NYC feeling like my mission is incomplete but I will treasure this time always."Now, she has the opportunity to complete that mission and bring her unique talent to the Broadway stage once again.

Recording Career and Other Ventures

Erika Jayne, whose real name is Erika Girardi, has achieved remarkable success in the music industry. She has racked up nine No. 1 singles on the U.S. Billboard dance chart, including popular songs like "Pretty Mess," "PAINKILLR," and "How Many F—s." In addition to her recording career, she is also a New York Times bestselling author and has competed on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." She has acted in CBS' "The Young and The Restless" and continues to entertain Bravo audiences on "RHOBH," which is now in its fourteenth season.

Musical History and Success

The musical "Chicago" follows two murderous women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit. With a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse and a score featuring music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, the show originally premiered in 1975 with legendary leading ladies Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera playing Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, respectively.Despite featuring some of the most beloved songs in musical theater history, such as "All That Jazz," "The Cell-Block Tango," "When You’re Good to Momma," "Roxie," and "Razzle Dazzle," the show was not an immediate hit. It wasn't until the 1996 revival, first starring Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth, that the show became a success. That year, "Chicago" won six Tony Awards, including best revival, and it is now the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.An all-star movie adaptation of the musical was released in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the lead roles. The movie went on to win six Oscar Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Zeta-Jones.

Other Bravo Stars on Broadway

Meanwhile, Erika Jayne is not the first Bravo star to step into the world of "Chicago" on Broadway. Twice this year alone, Ariana Madix of "Vanderpump Rules" fame dazzled audiences as Roxie. Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Kandi Burrus and NeNe Leakes made their debuts on the Great White Way, both in the role of Matron Mama Morton. Even Erika Jayne's former "RHOBH" costar Lisa Rinna played Roxie in the show on Broadway back in 2007.Tickets for "Chicago" are now on sale, giving theatergoers the chance to witness Erika Jayne's return to the Broadway stage and experience the magic of this iconic musical.