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Erika Jayne returns to Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago five years after COVID cut her first run short

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Erika Jayne, 53, made a triumphant return to the stage on Monday, playing Roxie Hart once again in Broadway's Chicago.

Erika Jayne has made a triumphant return to the stage, once again playing Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality, 53, originally played the role in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic halted scheduled performances.

Erika’s participation in the musical for three weeks, from January 20 to February 9, was announced in mid-December.

A joint post shared by the actress and Chicago The Musical’s official Instagram account read: ‘Erika Jayne joins CHICAGO as Roxie Hart starting January 20th for just 3 weeks!’

‘Come see the star of “Pretty Mess” and “RHOBH” as she returns to Broadway. Get tickets at the link in our bio!’

After Monday’s show, the Atlanta-born bombshell thanked her fans in an Instagram Stories post.

Erika Jayne, 53, made a triumphant return to the stage on Monday, playing Roxie Hart once again in Broadway’s Chicago.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality originally played the role in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic halted scheduled performances.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality originally played the role in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic halted scheduled performances.

In gratitude, she wrote to her 2.6 million followers: ‘Thank you to everyone who came to the show tonight!’

The note was written in white font on a black background and she signed it with her name and a single red heart emoji.

About a month before her turn as Roxie, she reflected on returning to the role five years later.

Sharing photos of her Chicago Playbill cover, she reflected, “Starting in 2025, we’ll be returning to Broadway as Roxie Hart feels like she’s coming home.

“This role holds a special place in my heart and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to bring his story to life once again. ‘

The blonde beauty urged fans not to miss her at the Ambassador Theatre, adding: ‘Get your tickets now!’

Weeks later, the star tantalized fans when she released a polished promotional video in which she sang a rendition of the show’s signature tune, Roxie.

It was enthusiastically captioned: ‘And that’s Showbiz, boy!’ I’m back on Broadway as Roxie Hart!! Entries in Bio.’

Erika's participation in the musical for three weeks, from January 20 to February 9, was announced in mid-December.

Erika’s participation in the musical for three weeks, from January 20 to February 9, was announced in mid-December.

In December it was announced on Instagram: 'Erika Jayne is joining CHICAGO as Roxie Hart starting January 20th for only 3 weeks!'

In December it was announced on Instagram: ‘Erika Jayne is joining CHICAGO as Roxie Hart starting January 20th for only 3 weeks!’

Erika smiled during Monday night's curtain call while holding hands with her co-star Kimberly Marable.

Erika smiled during Monday night’s curtain call while holding hands with her co-star Kimberly Marable.

After Monday's show, the Atlanta-born bombshell thanked her fans in an Instagram Stories post.

After Monday’s show, the Atlanta-born bombshell thanked her fans in an Instagram Stories post.

In an interview with Playbill before its opening night, Erika gushed about the opportunity: “Who says ‘no’ to Broadway?”

And she said that in this version of the show she’s excited to delve into ‘the nuances, the things that I missed the first time.’

She explained, “I know this is going to sound really silly, but almost like hand placement,” before humorously adding, “I’ve been thinking about it for five years.”

In the musical, Roxie shoots her boyfriend to death for trying to leave her and ends up in jail, where she meets Velma, who is in prison for murdering her husband and sister after she caught them having an affair.

The two scorned women become rivals as they fight for the attention of their lawyer and the celebrity status they have achieved for their crimes.

Referring to her ex-husband, disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, 85, who was recently convicted of stealing $15 million from his clients, Jayne noted: “Look, I’ve been through some really interesting personal things in the last five years.” .

The reality TV star cheekily noted that her personal issues “may or may not reflect Roxie’s legal journey.”

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