Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star overcomes stunt casting criticism

Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver, who gained fame through the Netflix documentary series "America's Sweethearts," has made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago at New York's Ambassador Theatre. While her casting sparked debate about "stunt casting" - using celebrities to attract audiences rather than purely trained theatre actors - opening night attendees reported that she delivered a strong performance, particularly excelling in acting and dancing. Theatre industry observers acknowledge that celebrity casting helps fill seats for long-running productions and keeps shows economically viable, though concerns exist about limiting opportunities for traditional theatre performers.