"Divorced, Beheaded, Died. Divorced, Beheaded, Survived." You may have learned about the six wives of King Henry VIII in history class, but you've never seen them like this before. "SIX" sees the most famous ex-wives in "herstory" take the stage as they take back the microphone and tell you their sides of the story. Framed as an upbeat, head-bopping pop concert, each queen is vying for the shot to be the lead singer of their newly formed girl group. How will they choose? Well, by voting who has the best (read: worst) sob story, of course! These Tudor divas are "switching up the flow" and "taking you to court" eight times a week on The Great White Way. "No way" do you want to miss out!
Top Reasons to See "SIX" on Broadway
"Don't lose ur head!" Here are the top four reasons to see "SIX" on Broadway.
1. Music inspired by pop's biggest stars
One of the coolest things about this fresh and fun new musical is the way the famed ex-wives are portrayed. In an inspired creative choice, each of the six queens are modeled after iconic queens of pop. Catherine of Aragon draws on the R&B vibes of Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Hudson; Anne Boleyn unleashes the pop-rock prowess of Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne and Lily Allen; Jane Seymour mimics the powerful vocals of Adele, Sia and Celine Dion; Anna of Cleves imitates the hip-hop flair of Nicki Minaj and Rihanna; Katherine Howard channels the sultry pop stylings of Britney Spears and Ariana Grande; and Catherine Parr busts out the soulful sounds of Alicia Keys and Emile Sandé. It's incredibly neat to see how these modern divas are the perfect template for these tales of Tudor woe.
2. Girl power at its fiercest
It's called "history" for a reason. Too often, women's stories are told through the biased and unfair lens of the men in their lives. In a rousing reclamation of their power, the Tudor queens each take turns sharing their own stories from their heartbreaking perspectives. But while the narratives can be dark and the competition to sing lead is fierce, the sisters in arms never fail to cheer each other on and lift each other up — even if their respective pasts have pitted them against each other.
3. Short, sweet and spunky
Most musicals are notoriously around two and a half hours long. "SIX," however, breaks the mold and says everything it needs to in a succinct 80 minutes. In just a dozen Tony Award-winning songs, the rockin' royalty say their piece, heal from their trauma and revel in the strong sisterhood they've found themselves in. This toe-tapping, feel-good musical is the perfect show to pair with a delicious dinner (as you'll be able to avoid the swarming post-theatre crowds) or even another show for the ideal "two dow shay!"
4. An electrifying and inspiring experience
With a live all-female band onstage, microphones in hand and sparkly Tony Award-winning costumes, "SIX" oftentimes feels more like a concert than a traditional Broadway musical. There are also tons of fourth-wall breaking throughout the show where the queens address the audience directly as they try to win over their devoted fans with tragic backstories. Even in the exhilarating encore, the audience is encouraged to get on their feet and clap their hands! Beneath all the glitz and glam, "SIX" tells an uplifting story that ultimately puts girl power front and center. After all, Henry wouldn't have been so memorable if it weren't for the women he married.
"SIX" Broadway Tickets
What are you waiting for? "Get down" to the Lena Horne Theatre immediately! You can get amazing seats for "SIX" on Broadway (backed by a 100% buyer guarantee) with Undercover Tourist. Check out our "SIX" on Broadway page for a full schedule of dates and times, or see if it's coming to a city near you during the traveling tour.
- SIX - New York Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 8:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 3:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 8:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 2:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, 8:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, 3:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, 8:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, 2:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
- SIX - New York Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, 7:00pm - Lena Horne Theatre, New York, NY
How Long Is the "SIX" Broadway Show?
The run time of "SIX" is 80 minutes with no intermission.
Tips for Seeing "SIX"
We have a few tips for seeing "SIX" live:
- Buy "SIX" tickets early for the best selection.
- Use A View From My Seat to find the seats with the best view of the stage.
- Head to the stage door after the show. Though not guaranteed for every performance, you can wait for some of the cast members to come out and sign your Playbill.
- Can't get enough of that fierce girl power? Check out "& Juliet" for more famous females reclaiming their story (and fabulous sparkly outfits, of course)!
Are you ready to get "SIX" Broadway tickets or tickets for the "SIX" traveling tour? Find great seats for "SIX" and other Broadway shows (as well as hotels and other NYC attractions) through Undercover Tourist.
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