Performance date –  13 February 2020 (First Preview)

With much anticipation and fanfare, Six, the Musical arrives on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in the chilly month of February here in NYC. After a smash run on the West End, the legendary Queens of Henry VIII have finally journeyed across the pond and have been dutifully dipped in pop-diva glitz and glamour to welcome audiences on Broadway. They have been given the royal treatment as each has been disguised as a contemporary reigning “queen” of the pop scene and they are here to riff and rhyme on their individual and very compelling stories in their Contest of Consorts. This refreshing and fun (and quick) glimpse into a contemporary retelling of some very famous her-story is a raucous and exciting escape from reality that really takes you right out of the theatre humming the tuneful earworms written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.

All six of the performers who embody the wifely sextet give outstanding performances in their own right. Each one is perfectly cast as they take their command throughout the evening with regal flair and dance moves befitting their respective roles . If there is a standout here, Andrea Macasaet as Anne Boleyn has to be commended for her vocal acuity and scene stealing moves that she brings to the group. Although, it is hard to single one out from this very capable and energetic ensemble. The sound design (Paul Gatehouse) is especially refreshing as they have opted for hand-held microphones perpetuating the pop-concert vibe and giving the vocalists complete control over how their voices are being picked up by those amplification devices. The mix is pure perfection;  at the same time powerful and precise.

Each of our Queens is bedecked in one singular costume for the duration of the evening that assists with placing each of them squarely in the vein of the PopStar that they have been drawn from in “queenspiration.” The designs, by Broadway newcomer (and award-wining) Gabriella Slade gild the stage with a stunning array of actual sparkling diamonds. (Her designs, not co-incidentally, also appear on a Brit girl-group that you just might have heard of.) These frocks, with update$ from the London versions, are some of the best that theatre has to offer and quite literally keep the audience staring in awe throughout the show.

The short 90 minute piece definitely leaves you wanting more; but the score, costumes, lighting, choreo and PERFORMANCES are turning out to be one of the brightly lit shining stars of the 2020 Broadway season. This one is here to stay, get your tickets now.

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