‘Six’ confirms Broadway return to Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Six tickets on Broadway will be available soon.
With Broadway theatres now reopening across the city for one-off performances, some productions are beginning to reveal details on their return. Six will reopen at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre from Sept. 17, 2021, with an opening night on Oct. 3, 2021.
In a tweet from the production, Six presale tickets will be on sale from May 6 - May 10. Further details, including a performance schedule will be announced in due course.
Combining history, heartbreak and pop music, Six sees Henry VIII's wives take to the mics to share their story. After regional performances, Six premiered in the West End in 2019 and received five Olivier Award nominations, including best new musical.
Six made its Broadway premiere at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Feb. 13, 2020. The Six opening night was due to take place on Mar. 12, 2020, but that was the night that all Broadway theatres were forced to close.
Casting for Six 's Broadway return has not been confirmed. Prior to the Broadway lockdown, the cast included Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Andrea Macasaet as Anne Boleyn, Abby Mueller as Jane Seymour, Brittney Mack as Anna of Cleves, Samantha Pauly as Katherine Howard and Anna Uzele as Catherine Parr.
The news of Six tickets on sale follows Governor Cuomo's news that Broadway theatres can reopen from Sept. 14, 2021. Other musicals which have confirmed a reopening include Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre, Jagged Little Pill at the Broadhurst Theatre and Diana: The Musical at the Longacre Theatre. The Music Man will begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre from December 20.
Six is at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre from Sept. 17, 2021.
Photo credit: Cast of Six (Photo by Joan Marcus)
Article Originally Published: 26 April 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is Six about?
See the ex-wives of King Henry VIII as pop diva icons, retelling their stories of hardship with heart-thumping pop anthems to determine who their leader will be. From a small show written by college students, Six has become Broadway royalty with two Tony Awards and a worldwide fanbase. Try not to lose your head when you get tickets to this clever spin on history.
Where is Six playing?
Six is playing at Lena Horne Theatre. The theatre is located at 256 West 47th Street (between 8th Avenue and Broadway), New York, 10036.
How long is Six?
The running time of Six is 1hr 20min. No intermission.
What's the age requirement for Six?
The recommended age for Six is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Six?
Book tickets for Six on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote the Six musical?
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Six. The two friends were in their final year at Cambridge University when they wrote the show, and they went on to earn the Tony Award for Best Original Score.
What songs are in Six?
Six includes nine total songs: three group numbers and a solo song for each character. The songs include "Ex-Wives," "Don't Lose Ur Head," "All You Wanna Do," and the title song. Learn more about all the songs in Six on Broadway.
Is Six appropriate for kids?
Six is recommended for ages 10 and older. The show contains some strong language and innuendos. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who were the six wives of Henry VIII?
Henry VIII's six wives were, in order, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr.
Where did the Six musical start?
The Six musical started out at Scotland's annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017. From there, the show toured the U.K. and played in London's West End, played a U.S. tour, and finally came to Broadway in 2020.
Who directed Six?
Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage co-direct Six on Broadway. Moss is also a co-writer of the musical and, at 26, became the youngest female Broadway director in history upon the show's New York premiere.
Is Six good?
The award-winning Six combines the fun of a pop concert and a Broadway show into one and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review calls the show "pure musical theatre elation for a pop-packed 75 minutes... You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll dance. It's everything a theatre experience should be and more."
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