The term "Six" in the context of shows in 2022 primarily refers to SIX the Musical , a British musical comedy that tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII through a modern pop concert style. The show premiered in 2017 and gained international acclaim, including winning the 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score
. About SIX the Musical:
- It is a contemporary retelling of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives, presented as a singing competition where each wife tells her story to determine who suffered the most, ultimately reclaiming their own identities
- The musical premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017 and opened in the West End in 2019. It also opened on Broadway in 2020, officially reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic in October 2021
- In 2022, the show was still actively running and touring, including performances in the UK and Australia
- A filmed stage production titled SIX The Musical Live! , featuring the original West End cast, was released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland on April 6, 2025
- The show is performed like a live pop concert with a strong emphasis on style, sass, and empowering performances by the six queens representing the wives
Other "Six" shows:
- There is also a vocal band show called The SIX Show in Branson, featuring six brothers performing a cappella music with choreography and comedy. This is a separate entity from SIX the Musical and is known for its high-energy vocal performances and family-friendly entertainment. It has a 2025 and 2026 season schedule in Branson, Missouri
In summary, if you are referring to the "Six" show from 2022, the most notable and widely recognized is SIX the Musical , a hit show about Henry VIII’s wives that won major awards including in 2022 and continues to be performed worldwide
