Reece Weaver has officially stepped into a new spotlight. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago on September 7, 2026, beginning a six-week limited engagement at New York City’s Ambassador Theatre.
For Weaver, the milestone is more than a career change. It also marks the beginning of a new chapter after three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. As she takes on one of musical theater’s best-known roles, members of her former cheerleading community are expected to be among those cheering her on from the audience.
Weaver became widely known through Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Her move from the football field to Broadway has now turned a longtime performance dream into reality.
Reece Weaver Begins Her Broadway Run as Roxie Hart
Weaver took over the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago beginning September 7. Her engagement is scheduled to continue through October 18, giving her six weeks on the Broadway stage.
The production is playing at the Ambassador Theatre, where the long-running musical continues its Broadway run. The current production is directed by Walter Bobbie and features choreography by the late Ann Reinking, with a score by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Weaver succeeds Ivy in the role of Roxie Hart after Ivy’s scheduled engagement concluded on September 6.
Her casting is a notable transition because her professional background has been rooted heavily in dance and performance rather than traditional Broadway theater.
Her Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Circle Is Behind Her
One of the most meaningful parts of Weaver’s Broadway experience is the support coming from people who shared her previous career.
In an interview with E! News, Weaver said she expects friends connected to the Cowboys organization, including players’ partners and members of the team’s wider staff community, to attend her performances.
She also spoke about the close relationship she maintains with her former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders teammates. For Weaver, that support carries particular significance because many of the women she performed alongside understand the demands of dance and live performance.
The connection makes sense. Weaver and her former teammates spent years training, rehearsing choreography and performing in front of large crowds. Now, she is applying many of those same performance skills to a very different stage.
Why Chicago Is a Natural Fit for Weaver
Weaver’s dance background is an important part of her transition to Broadway.
Before joining the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, she was involved with the University of Alabama Dance Team and earned a degree in dance. She later joined the Cowboys’ cheerleading squad as part of its 2023 rookie class and remained with the team for three seasons.
Her experience also includes training in technical dance and performance. That foundation is particularly relevant to Chicago, a musical known for its demanding choreography and distinctive performance style.
Weaver previously said that performing on Broadway had been a longtime ambition. Her journey to Chicago therefore represents a return to the kind of stage-centered performance she had wanted to pursue since she was young.
From Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ to Broadway
For many viewers, Weaver first became familiar through Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
The documentary series followed the demanding world of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and introduced Weaver to a much larger audience. Her appearance helped establish her as a recognizable member of the DCC community.
Her Broadway casting came shortly after she announced her retirement from the cheerleading squad, making the timing especially significant.
Rather than leaving performance behind, Weaver has moved into another form of live entertainment.
Weaver’s Broadway Chapter Comes After Her DCC Retirement
Weaver’s departure from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders opened the door to a new phase of her career.
Broadway.com and the show’s official announcement describe her as a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and professional dancer. They also note her connection to the University of Alabama Dance Team and her three-season run with the DCC.
That background gives her Broadway debut an unusual career narrative. She is moving from professional cheerleading, television exposure and dance into one of the most established theater markets in the world.
The transition also reflects the versatility expected from performers who work across dance, television and live theater.
What Comes Next for Reece Weaver?
Weaver’s Chicago engagement is limited, with performances scheduled through October 18, 2026.
After Broadway, she already has another major project on the horizon.
Her upcoming book, This Is Where You Bloom: Let Go of Comparison, Stop Chasing Perfection, and Start Living on Purpose, is scheduled for release in May 2027. Publisher and retail listings identify Reece Weaver Allman as the author and list a May 11, 2027 release date.
For now, however, the focus is on Roxie Hart.
With her Broadway debut complete and support coming from people connected to her Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders journey, Weaver is entering a very different kind of performance chapter.
Her move from the sidelines to the Broadway stage is a reminder that a career change does not necessarily mean leaving performance behind. For Weaver, it has meant taking the next step onto a much bigger stage.