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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz set for B'way's 'Chicago'

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-11-17 09:15

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2009 file photo, actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz arrives at the premiere party of the television show 'Melrose Place,' in Los Angeles. [Agencies]?

NEW YORK – Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is ready to show some razzle-dazzle on Broadway.

The pop singer who was recently booted from "Melrose Place," is set to play Roxie Hart in the long-running musical revival of "Chicago."

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Producer Barry Weissler says Simpson-Wentz will join the production on Nov. 30 for a 10-week engagement ending in early February. The performer played Roxie in the London production of "Chicago" in 2006.

Among her best-selling singles are such songs as "Pieces of Me," "Boyfriend" and "L.O.V.E." She is married to musician Pete Wentz.