Six is a British musical with book, music and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.The musical is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII presented as a pop concert, as the wives take turns singing and telling their story to see who suffered the most due to Henry and should therefore become the group’s lead singer. The show opens with the Queens performing an opening number in pop-concert, girl-group fashion that introduces themselves and welcomes the audience to the performance (“Ex-Wives”). They address the crowd through means of breaking the fourth wall and tell them that this show will feature a competition, and whoever had the “biggest load of B.S.” to deal with from the man who married them, Henry VIII.
The musical was first presented by Cambridge University students at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017. It has since gone on to professional productions in the West End and internationally.
Six the Musical
Brooks Atkinson Theatre, Broadway
First Preview 13, Feb 2020
Opening Night 03, Oct 2021
Closing Open Run
Cast
Adrianna Hicks – Catherine of Aragon
Andrea Macasaet – Broadway Debut – Anne Boleyn
Brittney Mack – Broadway Debut – Anna of Cleves
Abby Mueller – Jane Seymore
Samantha Pauly – Broadway Debut – Katherine Howard
Anna Uzele – Catherine Parr
Creative
Produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy Barnes, Andy Barnes, George Stiles and Kevin McCollum
Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
Music orchestrated by Tom Curran
Vocal arrangements by Joe Beighton
Co-Directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage
Choreographed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille
Scenic Design by Emma Bailey
Costume Design by Gabriella Slade
Sound Design by Paul Gatehouse
Lighting Design by Tim Deiling
Musical Supervisor: Joe Beighton
Covid
SIX and the Brooks Atkinson Theatre will follow New York State, New York City and CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of all actors, production staff, theatre employees, and audience members. As public health conditions and the State’s guidance for performing arts and live entertainment changes, the theatre will remain flexible and adapt to applicable health protocols, such as face coverings, health screening, enhanced air filtration and ventilation, and rigorous cleaning and disinfection.
The following vaccination policy is in effect for performances now through February 28, 2022:
Guests ages 12 and older will need to be Fully Vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine and present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID, with or without a photo.)
Effective December 14, 2021, per a mandate from the City of New York, children ages 5 – 11 may enter the theatre only when (1) accompanied by an adult who complies with the theatre’s vaccination entry requirements, and (2) has proof of at least one dose of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine.
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, it was constructed as the Mansfield Theatre by the Chanin brothers in 1926. After 1933, the theatre fell into relative disuse until 1945, when Michael Myerberg bought it and leased it to CBS for television productions. Known as CBS Studio 59, the theater played host to the long-running panel shows I’ve Got a Secret and What’s My Line?. In 1960, it was renamed after the former New York Times theater critic, Brooks Atkinson, and returned to legitimate use.In 2000, the interior was refurbished with restored decorative finishes by EverGreene Architectural Arts, and now the theatre is once again illuminated by the original chandelier that had been removed over 40 years ago. It has 1,069 seats and is one of the Nederlander Organization’s nine Broadway houses.
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| Address |
| 256 W 47th St (between Broadway & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10036 |
| Transport |
| Subway: C, E, 1 to 50th St; N, R to 49th St |
| Phone |
| (212) 719-4099 |
| Box Office |
| Monday – Sat 10am-8pm |
| Access Information |
| Specially priced tickets are available for patrons who are physically disabled, hearing, or visually impaired. As a courtesy, patrons are permitted to purchase one additional ticket at this price for his or her companion. These tickets, as well as wheelchair locations, are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at the theatre box office only or by calling 212.719.4099. |
| There are designated wheelchair and companion seats in the rear of the Orchestra section. |
| The Brooks Atkinson is equipped with one wheelchair accessible restroom on the Orchestra level. |
Six the Musical
