Two original 'Six' U.K. cast members to join Broadway show
Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson, who performed in the musical in London's West End, will reprise their roles at the Lena Horne Theatre starting in August.
Summary
- Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson will star as Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard in Six on Broadway starting August 17 to February 14
- Both are original Six cast members from the London production
- They succeed Jasmine Forsberg and Abigail Barlow in the Broadway cast
They're one of a kind, no category! Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson, two original cast members of Six when it premiered in the U.K., will reprise their roles on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre starting August 17. Both will make their Broadway debuts.
Paris and Atkinson respectively originated the roles of Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard in London's West End in 2017, going on to perform in its 2018 U.K. tour and 2019 West End return. They and their original co-stars were collectively nominated for an Olivier Award for their performance.
In Six on Broadway, they will perform alongside Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Chloe Tucker Caine as Anne Boleyn, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, and Stephanie Jae Park as Catherine Parr. As previously announced, Caine and Park also join August 17, while Wilcoxon and Donalson are in the current cast.
Current stars Jasmine Forsberg (Seymour) and Abigail Barlow (Howard) will depart the show August 16.
Atkinson will perform through the October 31 matinee, and Paris will perform through December 13. The remainder of the cast will perform into 2027.
Six reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a modern pop girl group taking back the microphone to tell their stories on their own terms. The show has run on Broadway to acclaim since 2020 and won two Tony Awards in 2022.
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Photo credit: Aimie Atkinson and Natalie Paris in Six. (Atkinson photo by Pamela Raith Photography; Paris photo by Eleanor Howarth)
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.
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