Whitney Leavitt's Husband Conner to Make His Own Stage Debut This Month
As Dancing with the Stars' alum Whitney Leavitt just wrapped her stint as the star of 'Chicago: The Musical,' her husband, Conner, is stepping in for his own stage debut.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member, who's become the embodiment of #husbandgoals while Whitney performed on bothDWTSand on Broadway, scored an Off-Broadway role in the show '11 to Midnight,' starting Friday, May 8.
"I'm honored to be making my stage debut with my friends over at 11 to Midnight," Conner exclusively told Parade. "Having the opportunity to perform alongside such a talented group of dancers every night is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Playing at New York's Orpheum Theater, '11 to Midnight' is "told through a mix of iconic pop hits and the unexpected musical rhythms of everyday life, put into original compositions," according to a press release. The show was created by viral dance duo Cost n' Mayor (Austin and Marideth Telenko) and is complete with street-style dance numbers.
"I'm grateful to Cost n' Mayor and the whole team behind the production for helping me step into my own as a dancer and performer," Conner added.
Glee star Heather Morris and Dance Moms alum Nia Sioux will are also starring in the show.
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Conner, who shares three kids with Whitney, has made a name for himself both on the Hulu show and as an all-around supportive husband as the mom-turned-reality-star has gone from filming SLOMW, to becoming a semi-finalist on DWTS, and has continued to pursue other ventures, including a holiday rom-com premiering later this year.
The news of Conner's new role though comes as Whitney announced during her last performance of 'Chicago' that she will not be returning to the reality show.
However, in an April Whitney posted a sweet Instagram dedicated to Conner, expressing gratitude for his support.
"Today marked Conner's 20th time seeing me in @chicagomusical 🥹😭 he's my rock, my foundation, my everything," she wrote. "I can't believe I only have two weeks left of my run in 'Chicago.' But, I'm so excited to see what's next for us. I love you so much Conner. Thank you for not only helping me live my dream, but believing in it."
Conner will be performing in '11 to Midnight' until May 27.
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 10:11 AM.