Did Whitney Leavitt really get a tattoo for breaking Chicago's Broadway record?

For Whitney Leavitt, a record-breaking Broadway run wasn’t just a milestone — it became something permanent. The momfluencer turned performer followed through on a playful promise that quickly went viral online. What started as a lighthearted bet at home ended with a tattoo marking one of the biggest moments of her career.

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How did the tattoo promise begin?

The idea started casually. In a TikTok posted earlier this month, Conner Leavitt filmed Whitney while she was doing dishes, asking if she would really get a tattoo if Chicago broke its all-time ticket sales record.

"I don't believe you. There's no way you'd do that," Conner said.

"Yes, I would," Whitney replied, before realizing she was on camera.

"You're filming this for evidence?" she joked.

Conner doubled down: "You heard it here first, folks. Whitney's gonna get a tattoo if she breaks the record. And I get to pick it."

"No!" Whitney quickly shot back, as per a report by People.

The moment didn’t end there. In the comments, Conner jokingly shared a design reading "Roxie Fart," which Whitney immediately rejected, replying, "I swear to god hahahahaha NOOO."



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What record did Chicago break?

The playful bet turned real after a major milestone. For the week ending March 15, Chicago recorded its highest weekly ticket sales in its 29-year history, bringing in $1,457,930.77.

The achievement surpassed a previous record set in December 2023. Even more striking, Whitney’s first six weeks on stage contributed to a total of $8,049,526.31 in ticket sales.

Taking to social media on March 18, Whitney documented the tattoo process, showing herself getting inked behind her ear.

In her caption, she wrote, "Holding myself accountable ���� still can’t believe we broke @chicagomusical highest grossing ticket sale record! What makes this moment even more special is Conner hand drew the design ��✨ ty @julsietattoos for the tat & @ten11nomad for hosting us," as per a report by People.

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What’s next for Whitney on Broadway?

Whitney Leavitt has been performing as Roxie Hart in Chicago, a role she said she wanted to remember in a lasting way.

Though her final performance had initially been set for March 15, demand for tickets changed those plans. She is now scheduled to return on March 23 and continue performing through May 3.

The buzz around her run has also drawn attention from familiar faces. Mikayla Matthews playfully asked if the tattoo featured her face, while Mark Ballas, her former Dancing with the Stars partner, pushed to see proof.

"Uuuhh I need a photo to know this is real. Text me one RIGHT NOW ������," he wrote, as per a report by People.

Ballas is also set to join the show soon, stepping into the role of Billy Flynn for a limited engagement beginning April 6.

Meanwhile, Whitney kept one detail under wraps, she didn’t reveal the final tattoo in her video, leaving fans guessing.

Still, one thing is certain, what began as a viral moment has now become a permanent reminder of a record-breaking Broadway chapter.

FAQs

Why did Whitney Leavitt get a tattoo?
She promised to get one if the show broke its sales record.

Who designed the tattoo?
Her husband, Conner Leavitt, created the design.