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Abigail Barlow to return to ‘Six’ on Broadway

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The Grammy Award-winning writer and performer will step back into the role of Katherine Howard, whom she first played earlier this year.

Summary

Abigail Barlow will rejoin the Six Broadway cast as Katherine Howard from November 1
She previously made her Broadway debut in the role earlier this year
The musical reimagines Henry VIII’s six wives as a modern pop girl group

Gillian RussoOctober 19, 2026, 04:00

She's back on the throne! Grammy Award winner Abigail Barlow (co-creator of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical) will return to Six on Broadway as Katherine Howard, the role in which she made her Broadway debut earlier this year, starting November 1. As previously announced, current star and original London cast member Aimie Atkinson will depart October 31.

Barlow joins continuing cast members Najah Hetsberger as Catherine of Aragon, Chloe Tucker Caine as Anne Boleyn, Natalie Paris as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, and Stephanie Jae Park as Catherine Parr.

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's Six reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a contemporary girl group telling their stories on their own terms. After nearly six years on Broadway, the two-time Tony Award-winning pop musical will play its final Broadway performance at the Lena Horne Theatre on January 3, 2027.

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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 recommendation 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.

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.

Originally published on Oct 19, 202613:30