Nicole Richie has been offered the lead role of Roxy Hart in the Broadway production of ‘Chicago.’ Which she must be ecstatic about. What an amazing opportunity. And finally, we will get the chance to hear her sing. I remember back when Paris thought she could sing and signed a record contract, so did Nicole. But it seems that Nicole apparently really does have some chops if she is offered such an amazing role. Good for her.

Richie tells US weekly, “She’s definitely interested and weighing it out with the timing of the baby. It is in the super early stages of discussions and no decision has been made yet.”

“It would give her a reason to really show her talent and to stay in the new place in NY Joel just got,” the source says. “It also shows people are really excited about Nicole right now.”

“She is also weighing some other amazing offers but 2008 is going to be really exciting for her,” the source says. “She just working it all out and keeping Harlow in mind with everything she does, of course!”"You have to be able to act, dance and sing,” Robert Viagas, founder of Playbill.com tells Us. “And if you’re able to pull off all three, the entertainment world notices.”