Ashlee Simpson-Wentz To Make Broadway Debut In 'Chicago'

Access Hollywood - November 9, 2009 3:31 PM PST
Story photo: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz To Make Broadway Debut In 'Chicago'Ashlee Simpson-Wentz of 'Melrose Place' appears during the CW Network portion of the 2009 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena, California on August 4, 2009 Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

NEW YORK, New York -- Ashlee Simpson-Wentz might have been axed from "Melrose Place," but the actress/singer is getting a new gig on The Great White Way. Ashlee will star as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of "Chicago," Access Hollywood has learned.

According to a source, the 25-year-old will begin starring in the Broadway show in December for a six-week run.

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Ashlee shouldn't have too much trouble stepping into the role, as she starred in the musical in 2006 on London's West End.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, though Ashlee's departure from "Melrose Place" was abrupt, she was thankful for the chance to star on the CW series.

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"Having the chance to play Violet on 'Melrose Place' has been a thrill," Ashlee told Access in a statement last month. "Although I always knew her story would come to a final, insanely unpredictable end, playing a creepy, unstable character was something I always wanted to do, so I jumped at the chance. Thanks to The CW and the entire cast and crew of 'Melrose Place' for allowing me this opportunity!"

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  • Elaupo
    I found a HOTTEST interracial club = MixedConnect--*__*--C O M = for black Women and white Men, or black Men and white Women, to interact with each other. Interracial is not a problem here, but a great merit to cherish!
    report abuseposted December 3, 2009 7:06 PM PST
  • jazzy g
    OMG!!! THERE IS NOWAY SHE CAN HOLD THIS DOWN! SOMEONE NEEDS TO STOP HER BEFORE THE UNDERSTUDY HAS THIS JOB...
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 8:18 PM PST
  • Ro
    oh pleaseeee...didnt this skank ruin 90210...she cant sing she cant act...and she married a lesman...(that means a man thats a lesbian and that is pete wentz)
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 6:40 PM PST
  • Jingleman
    There's another show for her to stink up. When is someone going to tell her she has no talent?
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 6:32 PM PST
  • DAVID
    She will be fine. She has had other tv shows under her belt. We will see much more of her. She needs to help her sister out she seems more stable.
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 3:46 PM PST
  • ZO
    WHAT!!! Ashely as Roxie HART! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? Wow... looks like anyone can get on broadway nowadays...I bet you can find a way better performer for less money, if someone actually cared!
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 3:41 PM PST
  • ZO
    WHAT!!! Ashely as Roxie HART! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? Wow... looks like anyone can get on broadway nowadays...I bet you can find a way better performer for less money, if someone actually cared!
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 3:41 PM PST
  • Kato
    How Gayyyyyyyeeeeee
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 3:39 PM PST
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