QuaranTune #20: "Ex-Wives / SIX" from SIX
A show tune a day keeps the quarantine blues at bay...
When it comes to dedicated, passionate and international fan bases, nobody can top the musical phenomenon that is SIX. Not since the mighty Hamilton has there been such a wildfire outpouring of support that has burst through the musical theater bubble.
In recognition of this, the producers of SIX have now released a new music video of a very special collaboration. The Broadway cast (led by 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) have joined the West End, UK Tour and Australian casts, alongside 3000 hardcore fans to perform a special mash-up of the opening and closing numbers of the hit show: "Ex-Wives" and "SIX." Compiled virtually with performers and fans all recording themselves individually from home, the "queendom" is apart, but not alone during the current crisis.
The show tunes of SIX were written by Olivier Award nominees Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow, with the latter also making entertaining cameos in the music video below. They made their Broadway debut with the Broadway premiere of SIX, which began previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 13, 2020. The production was scheduled to officially open on March 12: the exact day the current Broadway shutdown was enforced.
So, here's our #QuaranTune to chase away both the Monday blues and the quarantine blues...
And if "All You Wanna Do" is get another dose of the histo-remix, then "Don't Lose Ur Head"! Here's the original West End cast performing at the 2019 Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall...
Heard all about these rockin' chicks, loved every song and each remix. So I went out and found them, and we laid down an album. Now I don't need your love. All I need is SIX!
(Catherine Parr, SIX)
SIX Tickets are available now.
(Header photo by Joan Marcus)
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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