The Broadway show Six is a British musical comedy that reimagines the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII as a modern pop concert. The wives compete to determine who had the worst experience with Henry VIII, ultimately reclaiming their identities through energetic pop anthems and storytelling
. Key details about Six on Broadway:
- Creators: Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss wrote the music, lyrics, and book
- Premiere: The musical premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017 and opened on Broadway officially on October 3, 2021, after previews began in February 2020 and a pandemic-related delay
- Venue: It is performed at the Lena Horne Theatre (formerly Brooks Atkinson Theatre) in New York City
- Format: The show is presented as a pop concert featuring six queens, each inspired by contemporary pop divas, telling their stories with solo and group numbers
- Awards: Six won the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2022 among other accolades
- Duration: The show runs about 1 hour and 20 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for audiences aged 10 and older
- Cast and Creative Team: Directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, with choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and costume design by Gabriella Slade
The musical has become an international phenomenon, praised for its clever blend of history and pop music, and it continues to tour globally while maintaining a strong presence on Broadway
. In summary, Six is a dynamic, empowering musical that combines history with a modern pop concert style to tell the stories of Henry VIII's six wives in a fresh and entertaining way on Broadway
