SIX: The Musical is a high-octane modern pop-concert musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss that transforms the six wives of Henry VIII into a powerhouse girl group competing for the lead vocal role based on who suffered the most at the hands of their infamous husband. Blending British Tudor history with contemporary pop music, the hit show reclaims the narratives of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, turning five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an empowering celebration of female solidarity. First created for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before becoming a global theatrical phenomenon on Broadway and in London's West End, SIX delivers non-stop anthems, electric choreography, and sharp comic wit packed into a brisk 80-minute performance without an intermission. Supported by an all-female live band known as the Ladies in Waiting, each Queen channels iconic pop divas—from Beyoncé and Britney Spears to Ariana Grande and Adele—to deliver signature songs like 'Don't Lose Ur Head', 'Heart of Stone', and 'All You Wanna Do'. A double Tony Award-winning sensation, the show continues to captivate theatregoers worldwide with its infectious score, dazzling costumes, and vibrant feminist message. SIX reframes historical royalty through a modern lens, encouraging audiences to look beyond the famous 'divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived' rhyme and remember these historical women as individual powerhouses in their own right.
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My life has changed forever. Best decision I ever made seeing this show.
This was so annoying sorry
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
Apr 12, 2022 – Jul 30, 2023
Oct 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027
CurrentMay 21, 2021 – Present
CurrentAug 24 – Sep 29, 2019
SIX: The Musical runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
SIX: The Musical is recommended for audiences aged 10 and up due to mature themes, adult humour, and mild innuendo. Children under 4 years old are not permitted inside the theatre.
Yes, SIX: The Musical is inspired by the real historical lives of the six wives of King Henry VIII. However, the show presents their stories through modern pop music and a fictionalized concert competition setting.
No, SIX: The Musical does not have an intermission and plays continuously for 80 minutes.
SIX: The Musical was written and composed by British writing duo Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss while they were students at the University of Cambridge in 2017.
New York, London, Cambridge, MA, plus touring productions.
