Fans of Ashlee Simpson-Wentz need not fear. Reports are surfing that the Melrose Place actress has found a new job- joining the cast of Chicago on Broadway. People.com is reporting that Simpson-Wentz, 25, has signed on to play Roxie Hart in the production, starting in December and running for six weeks. This would mark the actresses Broadway debut.
Melrose Place is going to be short a few residents. Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, along with Colin Egglesfield, have been let go by the CW series, as reported on UsMagazine.com. Executive producers are saying that this cut was known before the series started, that the characters would have a limited run on the show. They are shooting down rumors that the cut happened because of poor ratings, or anything to do with Ashlee’s acting abilities. Simpson-Wentz’s last episode will air in January.
