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CHICAGO, IL James M. Nederlander Theatre

ST. PAUL, MN The Ordway

ELMIRA, NY The Clemens Center

WASHINGTON, DC The National Theatre

BOSTON, MA Emerson Colonial Theatre

HARTFORD, CT The Bushnell

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DAYTON, OH Schuster Center

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HUNTSVILLE, AL Von Braun Center Concert Hall

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PORTLAND, OR Keller Auditorium

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‘six’ hits hollywood: tony-winning writers toby marlow and lucy moss remember the early days of the musical sensation.

The musical comedy about the wives of Henry VIII is currently playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theater, followed by a run at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 

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Playing at the historic Pantages Theater through Saturday, West End phenomenon and Tony-winning musical Six has finally made its way to Hollywood.

Six ’s co-creators and writers Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss never planned for more than a few hundred people to see their modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII.

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But with graduation just around the corner, the friends were mostly concerned with passing their exams than writing Broadway ’s next great hit. “We would meet up in little pockets of time,” Marlow adds. “It was like a fun side project that at the time seemed way less important than what we were prioritizing, [which] was school.”

To put it simply, the show is a full-on pop concert, with each of the six wives drawing inspiration from modern day pop stars like Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne, Adele, Rihanna, Britney Spears and more. The audience dances, cheers and claps along to the electric, 80-minute show, as the ex-wives — Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr — take turns telling their story to prove to the audience which of them suffered the most from their marriages.

The show is just 80 minutes from start to finish — there’s no intermission. While it feels intentional, it’s also because the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where the show was initially submitted , had a time limit.

After the festival, the writers considered expanding the show but ultimately decided against it. “People suggested it, but we said no,” Moss says. “It was sort of a pretty fully formed thing. I felt like trying to change anything or add anything structurally would be like going back to the drawing board.”

“Our first meeting with [some of the producers] in an office on Shaftesbury Avenue, out the window of the office was the Les Mis [ érables ] sign above the theater,” Moss recalls. “I remember being in that room talking about professional theater and looking at that Les Mis sign and being like, ‘I can’t believe we’re in a West End office talking about the show.’”

“The first time I saw an advert on the tube,” Marlow says was a moment of awe. And of course, the show’s Broadway debut announcement marked a significant milestone for the pair. The show was set to open on March 12, 2020 — the day that all Broadway theaters shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Being in the Broadway cast, it was pretty terrifying,” says Courtney Mack, who plays Katherine Howard on the North American tour, of the shutdown. “I was getting ready to go to the theater, and we got the text.” But despite Broadway being dark, Six ’s studio recorded album found more and more fans.

“People were craving listening to music, listening to a great cast album with some great voices on it,” adds Storm Lever, who plays Anne Boleyn, of the show’s rapidly growing fanbase during the pandemic. “People really loved this album during ‘quarantimes’ when they didn’t have access to theater and didn’t have access to new things. I feel like, in the States at least, that’s when the show became really popular.”

“Every single time they pop in, you get a little nervous but also so excited because they picked us,” says Khaila Wilcoxon, who plays Catherine of Aragon, about Marlow and Moss. “They know that we’re doing the best that we can with what they’ve given us and they trust us. They allowed each one of the queens in every single company that they’ve ever cast to be their most authentic selves. The individuality that is brought to every single company is incredible.”

Olivia Donalson, who plays Anna of Cleves, agrees: “They really allow all 10 of their companies to have a different energy, because every person is unique, and I love that they celebrate that.”

“Every company of the show is just so different,” Marlow notes. “And seeing the vocal choices that have been made and the way they do the jokes in different ways that are so hilarious and unexpected, it’s such a delight, as the writers, to see your work being done in such different, creative, amazing ways every time you go and see it.”

When asked to describe the show in one word, the cast all said things under the theme of empowerment. Amid the fun and dancing throughout the show, that’s what leaves an impact on audiences.

“We wrote this thinking a couple of 100 people — maybe if we were lucky —would ever see it,” adds Marlow. “As a creator, all you can really hope for is that someone at some point takes something from [it], whether that’s a laugh, or like something to think about once you’ve left the theater, or a feeling that stays with you. That’s so cool that something that we wrote has affected someone in some way. I feel so delighted and unbelievably grateful that we have the chance to have this thing out there, which makes people feel positive and empowered.”

Six is playing at the Pantages until Saturday. Next, the tour will hit Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from Tuesday through June 25.

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Meet The Cast Of The 'Six' North American Tour

Soon the Queens of SIX will take their hit show on the road! Producers announced tour casting for the North American tour of SIX , the new musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss . The tour of SIX will launch with a return engagement of the show to Chicago and will play at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre from March 29-July 3. Tickets for the first tour stop are on sale now at BroadwayInChicago.com. Additional tour cities will be announced later this month and throughout the Spring.

The North American tour cast features Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Storm Lever as Anne Boleyn, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Didi Romero as Katherine Howard, and Gabriela Carrillo as Catherine Parr. The cast also includes Erin Ramirez , Cassie Silva , Kelsee Sweigard and K elly Denice Taylor . Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power!

SIX is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage and features choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille . The design team includes Emma Bailey (Scenic Design), Gabriella Slade (Costume Design), Tim Deiling (Lighting Design), and Paul Gatehouse (Sound Design). The score features orchestrations by Tom Curran with music supervision and vocal arrangements by Joe Beighton and U.S. Music Supervision by Roberta Duchak. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting / Peter Van Dam, CSA with original US casting by Bob Mason. Theater Matters is General Manager, Sam Levy is Associate Producer and Lucas McMahon is U.S. Executive Producer. SIX is currently on-stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W.47th St) on Broadway in New York City, the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End and on a UK tour

• 2022-23 North American "Aragon" Tour
• North American "Boleyn" Tour
• 2022-24 North American "Boleyn" Tour
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• 2024-25 North American "Boleyn" Tour

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The North American Tours are touring productions of Six the Musical . The first tour, titled the "Aragon Tour", began on 29 March 2022 and closed on 30 July 2023. The second tour, titled the "Boleyn Tour", began on 20 September 2022 and is an ongoing production.

The tour is currently on a temporary hiatus and will resume on 8 November 2024.

• 2.1.1 Short-Term Additions
• 2.2 Ladies in Waiting
• 3.1 "Aragon" Tour (2022-23)
• 3.2.1 2022-24 Tour
• 3.2.2 2024 Tour
• 3.2.3 2024-25 Tour
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The Queens [ ]

Short-term additions [ ], ladies in waiting [ ], history [ ], "aragon" tour (2022-23) [ ].

On 4 August 2019, following the final performance of the Chicago engagement of the Pre-Broadway Tour , it was announced that Six would return to Chicago the following summer as a sit-down production. The limited engagement was scheduled to run at the Broadway Playhouse from 3 July to 25 October 2020. [1] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the engagement was postponed twice: first from 24 November 2020 to 21 March 2021 [2] , and again from 5 October 2021 to 30 January 2022. [3]

On 29 June 2021, it was announced that the Chicago engagement would now serve as the launch for the first National Tour of Six , now beginning on 29 March 2022. [4] Additional stops throughout 2022 and 2023 in the U.S. were announced through the official Six U.S. Tour social media accounts. Casting was released on 14 February 2022, and featured Khaila Wilcoxon (Aragon), Storm Lever (Boleyn), Jasmine Forsberg (Seymour), Olivia Donalson (Cleves), Didi Romero (Howard), and Gabriela Carrillo (Parr), with Cassie Silva , Erin Ramirez , Kelsee Kimmel , and Kelly Denice Taylor as alternates. [5] Dubbed the "Aragon Tour", the tour began in previews on 29 March 2022, before officially opening on 12 April 2022 at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. [6]

On 5 December 2022, Bliss Cruise swing Marilyn Caserta joined as the production's first universal alternate. [7] Jasmine Forsberg (Seymour) departed the show on 29 April 2023 [8] , and Didi Romero (Howard) departed one week later on 7 May 2023. [9] Original UK/West End Jane Seymour Natalie Paris and original Broadway alternate Courtney Mack joined the tour on 9 May 2023, serving as their respective replacements. [10]

Throughout the tour's run, the cast performed at the Boston Christmas Tree Lighting [11] , NPR's Tiny Desk [12] , and on The Late Late Show with James Corden. [13] The tour closed on 30 July 2023, playing its final performance at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, Oregon. [14] [15]

The tour's original principal cast is now serving as the principal cast for the 2023-24 Broadway Production . [16] The tour's set was later used for the Canadian Production .

"Boleyn" Tour (2022-present) [ ]

2022-24 tour [ ].

On 28 February 2022, it was announced that a second National Tour, dubbed the "Boleyn Tour", would launch later in the fall. [17] [18] Casting was released on 11 August 2022, and featured Gerianne Pérez (Aragon), Zan Berube (Boleyn), Amina Faye (Seymour), Terica Marie (Cleves), Aline Mayagoitia (Howard), and Sydney Parra (Parr), with Cecilia Snow , Aryn Bohannon , Jana Larell Glover , and Taylor Pearlstein as alternates. [19] The tour began in previews on 20 September 2022, before officially opening on 22 September 2022 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. [20]

On 5 December 2022, Bliss Cruise swing Marilyn Caserta joined as the production's first universal alternate. [21] Caserta departed the show on 3 September 2023, with former "Aragon" Tour alternate Cassie Silva serving as her replacement. [22] Cecilia Snow (Alternate/Dance Captain) departed the show on 15 October 2023, [23] with former "Aragon" Tour alternate Kelly Denice Taylor serving as her replacement. [24] Sydney Parra (Parr) announced on 12 October 2023 that she had departed the show, [25] with original Broadway alternate and "Aragon" Tour alum Courtney Mack serving as her replacement, temporarily. [26] Adriana Scalice joined the tour as Catherine Parr on 21 November 2023, and Bliss Cruise alum Wesley Carpenter joined as the production's second universal alternate on 5 December 2023. [27] [28] Cassie Silva (Universal Alternate) departed the show on 17 March 2024. [29]

Aline Mayagoitia (Howard) departed the show on 3 April 2024, while Gerianne Pérez (Aragon), Zan Berube (Boleyn), Amina Faye (Seymour), Terica Marie (Cleves), and Taylor Pearlstein (Alternate) departed on 14 April 2024. [30] Jana Larell Glover (Alternate) also departed the production to be an alternate in the 2023-24 Broadway Production .

2024 Tour [ ]

A cast change was released on 18 March 2024, and features former Broadway alternate Kristina Leopold (Aragon), "Aragon" Tour and universal alternate Cassie Silva (Boleyn), "Aragon" and "Boleyn" Tour alternate Kelly Denice Taylor (Seymour), Breakaway Cruise alum Danielle Mendoza (Cleves), Bliss Cruise rehearsal swing Alizé Cruz (Howard), and Adriana Scalice (Parr), with Aryn Bohannon, Taylor Sage Evans , Carlina Parker , and Amaya White as alternates, and Wesley Carpenter remaining as the universal alternate. The cast began performances on 16 April 2024 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. [31] [32]

Kristina Leopold (Aragon), Cassie Silva (Boleyn), Kelly Denice Taylor (Seymour), Danielle Mendoza (Cleves), Alizé Cruz (Howard), Adriana Scalice (Parr), and Aryn Bohannon (Alternate/Dance Captain) departed the show on 28 July 2024. The tour then began a brief hiatus.

2024-25 Tour [ ]

The tour is scheduled to resume on 8 November 2024 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York. Casting has yet to be confirmed.

• The Atlanta stop of the 2024 North American "Boleyn" Tour set the record for the highest attended 8-show week for any Broadway or North American touring production in history, with an attendance of 31,160. [33]
• The cast consisted of Kelsee Kimmel (Aragon), Cassie Silva (Boleyn), Kelly Denice Taylor (Seymour), and Erin Ramirez (Parr).
• The cast consisted of Jana Larell Glover (Aragon), Aryn Bohannon (Seymour), Kelly Denice Taylor (Cleves), and Taylor Pearlstein (Howard).
• The North American "Boleyn" Tour had its first sing-along performance at the evening show on 6 July 2024 in Chicago, marking the first sing-along performance on any North American Tour. [34]

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References [ ].

• ↑ https://playbill.com/article/broadway-bound-six-musical-will-play-chicago-return-engagement-in-2020
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/Broadway-in-Chicago-Announces-Rescheduled-Dates-for-SIX-20200514
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIJgbmspnd
• ↑ https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/6/29/22555572/six-launching-national-tour-in-chicago-2022-broadway-playhouse-theater
• ↑ https://www.broadway.com/buzz/201872/cast-set-for-the-upcoming-six-national-tour/
• ↑ https://playbill.com/article/sixs-north-american-aragon-tour-kicks-off-in-chicago-march-29
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckqfs-PMCJ_
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cq8yny2peTC
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cq8zsWEJs3s
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Courtney-Mack-Natalie-Paris-to-Join-SIX-National-Tour-Aragon-Company-20230413
• ↑ https://www.wcvb.com/article/holiday-lights-christmas-tree-boston-common-december-1-2022/42122790
• ↑ https://broadwaydirect.com/watch-now-six-national-tour-tiny-desk-concert/
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-SIX-Aragon-Tour-Cast-Performs-Ex-Wives-Six-on-THE-LATE-LATE-SHOW-WITH-JAMES-CORDEN-20230418
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/backstage.php?showid=333861
• ↑ https://www.ibdb.com/tour-production/six-aragon-531935
• ↑ https://broadwaydirect.com/original-aragon-national-tour-cast-to-star-in-six-on-broadway
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Caiy8z8MU_x
• ↑ https://www.broadwaynews.com/six-to-launch-additional-north-american-tour
• ↑ https://playbill.com/article/2nd-six-national-tour-announces-full-cast
• ↑ https://playbill.com/article/2nd-national-tour-of-six-starring-gerianne-p%C3%A9rez-launches-in-las-vegas-september-20
• ↑ https://playbill.com/article/cassie-silva-joins-six-as-new-universal-alternate-for-north-america
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CybwB_7pXux
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyOpVZROqcU
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CyTqUauuyXa
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz2AXmtpfBf
• ↑ https://playbill.com/article/adriana-scalice-joins-north-american-tour-of-six-the-musical
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyvpYz6ukUA
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C4YXcdlOl1s
• ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dhLwwOH4n
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cassie-Silva-Kristina-Leopold-More-to-Star-in-SIX-Boleyn-Tour-20240318
• ↑ https://www.playbill.com/article/six-national-tour-will-welcome-new-queens
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SIX-North-American-Tour-Breaks-Attendance-Record-in-Atlanta-GA-20240424
• ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/Special-Sing-Along-Performance-of-SIX-Comes-to-Chicago-in-July-2024-20231117

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Producers Kenny Wax ,  Wendy & Andy Barnes ,  George Stiles , and  Kevin McCollum  are proud to announce tour casting for the North American tour of  SIX , the new musical by  Toby Marlow  and  Lucy Moss.

The tour of  SIX will launch with a return engagement of the show to Chicago and will play at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre from March 29–July 3. Tickets for the first tour stop are on sale now at BroadwayInChicago.com . Additional tour cities will be announced later this month and throughout the spring.

The North American tour cast features  Khaila Wilcoxon  as Catherine of Aragon,  Storm Lever  as Anne Boleyn,  Jasmine Forsberg  as Jane Seymour,  Olivia Donalson  as Anna of Cleves,  Didi Romero  as Katherine Howard, and  Gabriela Carrillo  as Catherine Parr. The cast also includes  Erin Ramirez, Cassie Silva, Kelsee Sweigard  and  Kelly Denice Taylor. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived . From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the  SIX  wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21 st  century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.   The New York Times  says  SIX  “Totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and  The Washington Post  hails  S IX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season just got supercharged!” 

SIX  is co-directed by  Lucy Moss  and  Jamie Armitage  and features choreography by  Carrie-Anne Ingrouille . The design team includes  Emma Bailey  (Scenic Design),  Gabriella Slade  (Costume Design),  Tim Deiling  (Lighting Design), and  Paul Gatehouse  (Sound Design). The score features orchestrations by  Tom Curran  with music supervision and vocal arrangements by  Joe Beighton  and U.S. Music Supervision by  Roberta Duchak . Casting is by  Tara Rubin Casting / Peter Van Dam, CSA  with original US casting   by  Bob Mason. Theater Matters  is General Manager,  Sam Levy  is Associate Producer and  Lucas McMahon  is U.S. Executive Producer.

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If you’re like me, you probably learned the story of Henry VIII in your high school history class. He’s a 16th-century monarch, who changed the landscape of politics and religion with his creation of the Church of England. However, Henry VIII is also infamous for his six wives and what happened to some of them. The wives of Henry VIII have long had their own stories overshadowed by their royal husband. It’s in this struggle that Six The Musical comes alive, giving these women lost in history another lease on life.

Six is brought to the stage by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss , with the duo creating both the Music and Lyrics, on top of the story. Having found huge success in Britain in 2019, the musical made its way to Broadway in 2020. Finally, Six The Musical is making its way through its first North American Tour, with two distinct casts bringing magic and excitement to many cities throughout the country. The Boleyn tour is currently in Detroit, and having seen the show on Broadway a year ago, I couldn’t waste this opportunity to see one of my favorite musicals in my hometown. So without further ado, here’s what Six the Musical the North American Tour has in store for you.

[ Warning: spoilers from Six The Musical are below!]

The story of Six The Musical

While Six has a ton of historically accurate facts in it, the show itself is fantasy-esque. Yes, it tells the story of these six women, however in a musical that takes place long after their deaths. In Six , the wives of Henry VIII are joined together not by their husbands, but by their desire to lead the pop group, consisting of the six women (Jane Seymour, Katherine Howard, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Anna of Cleves, and Catherine Parr) and their band. 

However, each woman wants to be the lead singer, refusing to share the spotlight with another queen. So how are they supposed to decide? By making it into a competition of course! The queens agree that the audience will decide who will lead the pop group by judging who had it worse with King Henry. And so begins the exciting rollercoaster of emotions as the Queens take the audience along for all the trauma and abuse they suffered. 

When Six The Musical is broken down into its core pieces, it could be a depressing show. However, that couldn’t be any further from the truth. In the end, the six wives of Henry VIII discover that they are so much more than what history has decided for them. Together, the queens rewrite their stories, proving just how powerful they are. 

A talented cast on the Boleyn Tour

Like many touring shows, Six has two separate casts circulating North America, the Aragon , and the Boleyn Tour . Of the two, the Aragon Tour had an easily more recognizable cast, with past Queens from the West End and Broadway productions. However, both touring casts are filled with talent, regardless of name recognition. Detroit was a stop for the Boleyn Tour , which still has many more upcoming dates, whereas the Aragon Tour seems to be coming to a close soon. 

Of the Six Queens at my show last weekend, five were the main stars while one was an alternate, although all six were fantastic in their roles. Beginning the show, as Six the Musical progresses through the Queens in chronological order, was Catherine of Aragon, the first wife whom he divorced during arguably one of the biggest scandals of the English Monarch. Bringing to life her tale of woe in “No Way”, having been dismissed despite remaining loyal to her philandering husband, was alternate Jana Larell Glover . Glover fit right at home among the other queens, filling the studded heels perfectly. The influence of Beyonce was strong in her performance, giving me chills as she hit her high notes.

Up next was Anne Boleyn with her song “Don’t Lose Your Head”, played by Zan Berube . Boleyn is most definitely one of the more memorable wives of Henry, with a relationship that began as an affair. However, not one to be the other woman to Catherine of Aragon, she pushed for the King to divorce his first wife, and start the Church of England. Sounds exhausting I know, but Anne never tires, a fact that she pays for with her head.

Berube brought a different energy to the character, compared to the cast I saw in New York as well as the cast recording album of the West End production. Her portrayal is more Avril Lavigne than a mean girl, which is a slight departure from what I know. That isn’t to say it was bad, in fact, she seems a strong choice for Boleyn, but it showcases how each individual who comes into the role has the ability to play around with their interpretation.

Rounding out the first half of the half-dozen Tutor Queens is Jane Seymour, who has never been one of my favorites. Six The Musical has a ton of upbeat energy, but Seymour’s ballad “Heart of Stone” slows the show down, just before it picks right back up. That being said, I was blown away by Amina Faye’s performance and found a new respect for this song I tend to skip on the album. Faye brings intense emotions to her performance, which gave me chills and made me cry multiple times. If there’s one reason to see this tour when it comes to your town, it’s Amina Faye .

Anna of Cleves is wife number four, who comes from Germany and is rejected for her looks. However, Anna doesn’t seem bothered that the king divorces her. Instead, she sings all about her lavish life in her own palace, getting to do whatever she wants without a man telling her what to do. “Get Down” is the perfect song to groove to, as you can’t help but feel empowered about a strong individual who knows exactly who she is. Terica Marie captures this essence perfectly, drawing thunderous applause at a certain moment in her song.

Number five, with the song “All You Want To Do” is Aline Mayagoitia as Katherine Howard. Howard was the second wife of Henry VIII to be beheaded, a fact that she and Boleyn don’t let you forget.

“All You Want To Do” shows how Katherine was objectified over and over by men, used for her body more than anything else. This song deviates the most from the studio recording, with a healthy dose of emotion as Howard becomes increasingly disenchanted with men and their ways. The closing bit gave me goosebumps and the entire audience was stunned to silence. Mayagoitia did a wonderful job as Katherine, balancing the sexiness instilled in her character and also the pain and frustration towards those who used her for what they believed she could provide.

The show changes drastically though, as Sydney Parra has her moment with “I Don’t Need Your Love”. By the time we reach Parr, the queen isn’t interested in the trauma competition. She wants to be remembered for so much more, for all the positives she brought to the table.

That’s when the show switches gears, into my favorite part of the show. When the queens realize they don’t have to compete, instead sharing the spotlight with each other, the message becomes clear. There’s enough light for each person and we can be one.

The pros and cons of Six The Musical

By this point, you’ve probably assumed that I’m a fan of Six . And you’d be right. I loved this musical before I even saw it in New York a year ago. I developed a strong connection with it from a Tik Tok and obsessively listened to the soundtrack from that point on. So for me, seeing Six live is nothing sort of a religious experience. When the purple curtains pull back, those queens are my gods. 

Too much? Perhaps so, but that is the pull this show has on me and everyone I’ve spoken to that has seen it as well. It’s easy to become enraptured by the intoxicating nature of the show. That is largely due to the fantastic songs that move the show quickly from one queen to another.

However, the show isn’t long to begin with, clocking in at around 88 minutes. The short length and the excellent production value make Six The Musical easily digestible and enjoyable. The songs are also more approachable, in a similar vein to shows like Hamilton and & Juliet , rather than The Music Man or Into the Woods . 

That being said, the show deals with some heavy trauma, some of which may be difficult for viewers to talk about. Sexual assault, miscarriages, general abuse, and the list goes on. The show doesn’t come with a trigger warning, which could be because they try to keep Six light and funny. However, for some, these topics could bring up negative feelings.

As well, because of the before-mentioned topics as well as the general sexual nature weaved throughout the show, Six isn’t necessarily a show for all ages. During my show time, there were quite a few young children there, but it felt inappropriate for those younger than 13. 

Overall, Six The Musical is a strong show, one that I believe all adults should experience at least once in their life. Personally, I’ll be checking it out every time it comes to Detroit. Even if you don’t usually enjoy musicals, with how short Six is and music that appeals to a wider audience than traditional musical songs, it’s definitely worth a chance.  And the only disappointment you’ll have by the time the show is over is that you’ll have to wait a while until it returns to your city so you can see it again.

Six The Musical is currently touring North America ! Have you seen it? Let us know on social media @mycosmiccircus!

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THE WILD GOD TOUR NORTH AMERICA 2025

6 September 2024

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce a spring 2025 North American tour.

Marking the band’s first North American shows since 2018, the tour begins in April in Boston, with additional stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, and more. Full routing below.

St. Vincent will support the New York and Boston dates.

The artist pre-sale begins on Tuesday, September 10, at 10am local time. General on sale starting on Friday, September 13, at 10am local time.

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April 15 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena (with St. Vincent)

April 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center (with St. Vincent)

April 19 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple

April 21 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

April 23 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall

April 24 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell

April 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

April 28 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed

April 29 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed

April 30 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre

May 2 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

May 4 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

May 5 – Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Music Hall

May 7 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom

May 10 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds

May 11 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

May 12 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre

May 14 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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Review Roundup: SIX Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?

Read all of the critics' reviews for Six on tour!

The North American tour of Six , the musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss , launched a return engagement of the show in Chicago and is currently playing at The National Theatre in Washington, DC.

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The North American tour cast features Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Storm Lever as Anne Boleyn, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour , Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Didi Romero as Katherine Howard, and Gabriela Carrillo as Catherine Parr. The cast also includes Erin Ramirez , Cassie Silva , Kelsee Sweigard and Kelly Denice Taylor .

Check out what the critics are saying below!

National Theatre - Washington, D.C.

David Friscic, BroadwayWorld : The genius of Six is that you can enjoy it at any level of audience engagement. Not as mindless as the musical Mamma, Mia or as demanding to absorb as Hamilton, Six finds its own comfortable niche in the evolution of musical theatre. This musical is extremely rewarding at a pop concert level, but those yearning for more contextual theatricality can easily find it if they heed the historical context to the needed degree. Have a little fun with "HER-story" and catch the superlative production of SIX now playing at The National Theatre !

Celia Wren, The Washington Post: Working such impudent alchemy on long-ago established facts, with diverse casting that enhances its up-to-the-moment vibe, "Six" feels desperately necessary at a time when a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court - not two miles from The National Theatre - has put many women's autonomy in doubt. Hal's wives didn't get a lot of self-determination either, of course. But since you couldn't have staged this musical at his royal court, "Six" is tuneful, sassy proof that culture changes. And over the long arc of history, this show imagines, it's impossible to keep formidable women down.

Helen Ganley, MD Theatre Guide : The queens' astounding performances are matched by their visual elements. Emma Bailey 's set design creates a concert-like feel, encircling the queens with risers and lights. Tim Deiling 's lighting designs blend a concert atmosphere with traditional musical theater spotlights, creating a signature look for the show. Gabriella Slade modernized period costume designs to match modern influences, bedazzling and spangling each queen with signature ensembles that all worked as one.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Orlando, FL

Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel

Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly : Moreover, it's a terrific showcase for the powerhouse vocal talents of the show's six co-starring queens, who are backed by a blistering all-female band. It's difficult to pick a favorite performer among this superb sextet, which included dance captain Cassie Silva as Katherine Howard on opening night (understudying for Didi Romero), along with Gabriela Carrillo as Catherine Parr and Storm Lever as an Avril Lavigne-inspired Anne Boleyn.

Broward Center For The Performing Arts - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage : Six is the epitome of a tight ensemble with each actress working together as a solid group while also shining in their individual songs. During the ensemble numbers, the audience doesn't know which actress to focus on as each shows their individual personalities while not overshadowing the group.

Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] - Tampa, FL

Drew Eberhard, BroadwayWorld : With Direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage , SIX is the ticket of the season and the talk of the town. Do yourself a favor, and find time to visit SIX and the stories of the lives these "Ex-Wives" led. Bring your best friend, your girlfriend, or the Love of your life, and head to the Straz Center now through November 6th.

Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston, MA

R. Scott Reedy, Patriot Ledger : These Tudor queens have been given a modern update and reimagined as a band of high-energy pop princesses - complete with fierce concert attire by Tony winner Gabriela Slade - competing with each other for lead singer by proving to be the wife who fared the worst.

Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - Hartford, CT

Ariana Straznicky-Packer, BroadwayWorld : Throw away all thought of the traditional TV shows set in dark castles with actors speaking with Elizabethan patois. These ladies arrive in style in 2023. They share the stage with live rock band accompaniment, wild light shows, and they are adorned in edgy costumes with glistening rhinestones and only a nod to their Tudor roots. The Six queens are reclaiming their stories and presenting them via exciting and powerful songs to their adoring fans. It's the audience's job to choose their favorite leading lady.

Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch : The opening number "Ex-Wives" that was performed at the Tony Awards is even more exciting live. Catherine of Aragon tells her "herstory" with Henry in a Beyonce-inspired "No Way." Anne Boleyn explains her life and death in "Don't Lose Ur Head" channeling Avril Lavigne. Jane Seymour's strong ballad "Heart of Stone" was inspired by Adele and Sia. Anna of Cleves is featured in the comic "Haus of Holbein" and then solos on "Get Down," with a touch of Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, "I'm the queen of the castle." Katherine Howard exposes her abuse with "All You Wanna Do," influenced by Ariana Grande and Britney Spears. Henry's final queen Catherine Parr (with an homage to Alicia Keys) wraps up the concert with "I Don't Need Your Love," before the final "Six" by all of the queens.

Bonnie Goldberg, The Middletown Press : Ex-wives often have a plethora of gossip to say about their former spouses, but none more so than the six unhappy wives of good old Henry. There are no secrets here or indiscretions that can't be revealed. After all, this sextet of sexy females were not simply divorced, they were beheaded if they displeased him.

Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH

Paul Batterson, BroadwayWorld : Although the show is only one act that comes in at just over 90 minutes and features just nine songs, each one of the tunes packs a punch. Many times one can walk away from a show and not be able to hum a single tune the next day. Good shows may have one or two memorable songs.

Richard Sanford, Columbus Underground : Six turns the sadly normalized trend of forcing women to compare their trauma and "earn" sympathy on its head in a light, funny way. The character's rejection of that narrative creates a fist-pumping, triumphant ending for lives that didn't have one, and the songs where the characters sing together shift and gain communal power, from the statement of intent "Ex-Wives," through the hilarious pop-techno riff "Haus of Holbein" into the earned catharsis and reclamation of the title song.

Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA

Steve Murray, BroadwayWorld : The fates of these women is mentioned frequently: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, and survived. History hasn't been kind to many of them, rocked by scandal, infidelity or disinterest from Henry. When the queens decide not to compete and instead unite against their common foe, SIX morphs into an empowering sister story where each reclaims their story. It's all great fun.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Costa Mesa, CA

Christopher Smith, Orange County Register : Though in a touring vehicle, the performances by the six wives feel top notch. On Tuesday’s opening night one-third of the cast was subbed out with alternates, but there was no noticeable let up of arena-ready voices singing well or of vibrant dance moves being missed.

Civic Theatre - San Diego, CA

ErinMarie Reiter, BroadwayWorld : The musical opens with the women competing to tell the story of their time with the egomaniacal monarch, and she who suffers the most wins the designation of "best” queen. Once this one act starts the energy and the emotions only build as the girl group sings with tight pop harmonies while always moving in the dynamic choreography.  They are supported by the onstage band Valerie Maze, Janetta Goines, Rose Laguana, and Paige Durr.

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union Tribune : I’ve seen the Broadway production twice and the rock concert-like teen fan enthusiasm in the 1,000-seat theater is infectious. But I wondered how the show would fare on the road. At Wednesday night’s performance, the sextet started out playing to a mixed house in the 3,000-seat Civic Theatre. When familiar lines and songs began, the screams and cheers were coming only from the cheaper seats in the upper balcony. But by the end, everybody from the front row orchestra seats back was on their feet clapping along to the “her”-story remix, where the queens take turns singing the happy endings they never had in life.

Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA

Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld : With its rock concert setting complete with dazzling light shows and smoke machines, and a kick ass all female band dubbed “The Ladies in Waiting”, this show is simply a big ball of fun.  But what keeps it from simply being a listicle of “The Wives of Henry VIII” belting their faces off, is the brilliance in the writing from  Toby Marlow  and  Lucy Moss .  Yes, each Queen gives her account but it’s all under the guise of a competition, who had the worst time with Henry.  And rather than getting the narrative from the man who caused their grief, we get the actual history from the point of view of the ladies who demand we see them more than just six footnotes in his history.  And we do get the history as each of the songs are cleverly loaded with all the facts, making this not only a blast but a learning experience.  And with a tight 80-minute run time, you’ll be in and out and blown away in no time.

Julie Hanson, Seattle's Child : The diversity of the cast and the unabashed “girl power” vibe gave me even more to love. The cast members were all amazing singers and dancers, and the costumes were stunning. So many rhinestones. Such rich colors.

Keller Auditorium - Portland, OR

Krista Garver, BroadwayWorld :   Khaila Wilcoxon  is magnetic and extremely funny as Catherine of Aragon (inspired by Beyoncé and Shakira).  Storm Lever  plays Anne Boleyn (inspired by  Lily Allen  and  Avril Lavigne ) as a sassy Millennial valley girl. A highlight of this tour is  Natalie Paris  as  Jane Seymour  (inspired by Adele and Sia) – Paris was one of the OG West End cast members, and it’s just not that often we in PDX get to see a role performed by the person from the cast album. Her solo gave me chills. I’m personally partial to Anna of Cleves (inspired by  Nicki Minaj  and Rihanna), a role that  Olivia Donalson  totally slays.  Courtney Mack  hits the perfect emotional intensity for Katherine Howard (inspired by  Ariana Grande  and  Britney Spears ), while  Gabriela Carrillo ’s Catherine Parr (inspired by  Alicia Keys  and  Emeli Sand é) is a grounding den mother of sorts to the rest of them.

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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce Spring 2025 North American Tour

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have announced a spring 2025 tour of North America. The concerts take place in April and May, and they’ll mark the first time since 2018 that the band has performed in the United States and Canada. (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, like many acts , had to cancel 2020 concerts due to the pandemic .) See the rock group’s tour dates below.

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have not gone on tour at all since 2022, but, later this month, they’ll begin a tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. All upcoming shows are in support of new album Wild God .

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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds:

09-24 Oberhausen, Germany - Rudolf Weber-Arena 09-26 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome 09-27 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome 09-29 Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena 09-30 Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena 10-02 Oslo, Norway - Oslo Spektrum 10-03 Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet 10-05 Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena 10-06 Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena 10-08 Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena 10-10 Lodz, Poland - Atlas Arena 10-11 Krakow, Poland - Tauron Arena 10-13 Budapest, Hungary - Papp László Sportaréna 10-15 Zagreb, Croatia - Arena Zagreb, 10-17 Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena 10-18 Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle 10-20 Milan, Italy - Milan Forum 10-22 Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion 10-24 Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi 10-25 Madrid, Spain - WiZink Center 10-27 Lisbon, Portugal - MEO Arena 10-30 Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis 10-31 Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis 11-02 Leeds, England - First Direct Arena 11-03 Glasgow, Scotland - OVO Hydro 11-05 Manchester, England - AO Arena 11-06 Cardiff, Wales - Utilita Arena 11-08 London, England - The O2 11-09 London, England - The O2 11-12 Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena 11-13 Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena 11-15 Birmingham, England - BP Pulse Live 11-17 Paris, France - Accor Arena 04-15 Boston, MA - Agganis Arena * 04-17 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center * 04-19 Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple 04-21 Washington, D.C. - The Anthem 04-23 Toronto, Ontario - Meridian Hall 04-24 Montreal, Quebec - Place Bell 04-26 Philadelphia, PA - The Met 04-28 Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed 04-29 Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed 04-30 Milwaukee, WI - Miller High Life Theatre 05-02 Columbus, OH - Palace Theatre 05-04 Minneapolis, MN - The Armory 05-05 Kansas City, MO - Kansas City Music Hall 05-07 Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom 05-10 Portland, OR - Theater of the Clouds 05-11 Vancouver, British Columbia - Queen Elizabeth Theatre 05-12 Seattle, WA - The Paramount Theatre 05-14 San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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