Ashlee Simpson: Hollywood Bowl's Roxie Hart in 'Chicago'!

Ashlee Simpson heads out with a gal pal on the super sunny Tuesday (July 9) in Los Angeles.

The 28-year-old entertainer was just announced as the lead in this month’s production of Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl!

Ashlee will play Roxie Hart, a role she also played in the Broadway and West End versions of the famed musical, alongside Samantha Barks as Velma Kelly and Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, according to the LA Times.

Chicago will hit the stage at the Hollywood Bowl from July 26-28!

10+ pictures inside of Ashlee Simpson out with a gal pal…