In this case, it seem the Weisslers made a positive choice. I'm not familiar with the newest Roxie, but she is helping to bring in people into the Ambassador. As much as some people like to criticize "unconventional casting", it works sometimes. I am curious as to how well she is doing with the singing and dancing. .
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)