She's Back! NeNe Leakes Will Return to Broadway in Chicago

Find out who the #RHOA alum will play in the iconic musical.

By Jocelyn Vena Oct 22, 2015, 1:11 PM ET

From the ATL to Chi-Town! Real Housewives of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes has just revealed she will tackle the legendary role of Matron “Mama” Morton in the Broadway production of Chicago. NeNe's run in the iconic musical will begin November 23 and run through December 20. Fans might remember the character from Queen Latifah's spin on the role in the 2002 film adaptation of the musical.

How to Watch

Watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Peacock and the Bravo App.

I'm so excited to say I am headed back to BROADWAY in CHICAGO as Matron Mama Morton! #neneismama #doingwhatilove #broadwaybaby #movingbacktonewyork I will be singingð¤
A photo posted by NeNe Leakes (@neneleakes) on Oct 22, 2015 at 9:25am PDT

And NeNe has been taking her role rather seriously, teasing on Instagram that she's been taking vocal lessons to prepare.

Vocalsð¤ð¤ I hope to announce my new project in a few days! Here's a hint: I have to move again temporarily ð©ð®ð #ericvetro
A photo posted by NeNe Leakes (@neneleakes) on Oct 21, 2015 at 4:19pm PDT
Vocal lessons this morning in LA for my next project with 1 of the best in the bizz #Ericvetro ð¤ð¤ #waitforit
A photo posted by NeNe Leakes (@neneleakes) on Oct 12, 2015 at 12:47pm PDT

NeNe last appeared on the Great White Way as the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella last year. In addition to her role in Chicago, earlier this month she revealed she will also appear on Spike's Lip Sync Battle. So much Nene, so little time!

It's going down! I'm doing LIP SYNC BATTLE...what song do you think I should performð¬ð³ð¤ #scared #badlightingsorry
A photo posted by NeNe Leakes (@neneleakes) on Oct 6, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT

Now we wonder what wig NeNe will wear in Chicago. We mean, as you can see below, she's never been shy to rock one.