'Six' to host digital lottery
The musical begins previews on Broadway September 17.
All you wanna do is ... get Six tickets! A digital lottery for $30 tickets will be available for Six throughout its run, beginning with its first preview on September 17.
The lottery will be open for entries between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners will be notified by email, and they will have an hour to claim their tickets. Each person may request one or two tickets and enter the lottery once per day.
Six is a pop-musical retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII. Backed by an all-female band, the Queens, reimagined as a modern pop group, tell their stories in their own words. The show was originally scheduled to open March 12, 2020, the day Broadway performances all shut down, but will now have its opening night on October 3 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
Six tickets will be available soon.
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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