SIX
The six wives of Henry VIII reclaim the narrative as a pop-concert girl group.
- Theatre
- Lena Horne Theatre
- 256 W 47th St, New York, NY
- Opened
- October 3, 2021
- Run time
- 1h 20m
About SIX
SIX, the vibrant musical that reimagines the lives of Henry VIII's six wives, electrifies audiences at the Lena Horne Theatre. This Broadway production, which opened on October 3, 2021, transforms historical figures into a pop-concert sensation, with each queen stepping into the spotlight to tell her story through a modern lens. The musical offers a fresh, anachronistic perspective on Tudor history, blending a pop score with historical narratives.
The premise of SIX allows each of the six wives—Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr—to take center stage as lead singers in a high-energy pop concert. They compete to determine who suffered the most at the hands of their shared husband, King Henry VIII, based on their individual histories. This unique framing device not only provides a platform for powerful vocal performances but also recontextualizes their often-oversimplified stories, giving voice to women who were largely defined by their relationships to a powerful man.
Playing at the Lena Horne Theatre, located at 256 W 47th St in New York City, SIX brings a distinctive energy to the Broadway district. The theatre, steeped in history, provides an intimate yet dynamic setting for the musical's concert-like atmosphere. The show's creative team has crafted a production that is both historically informed and thoroughly contemporary, appealing to a wide range of theatergoers. Audiences can expect an 80-minute performance packed with catchy songs, innovative choreography, and a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
SIX has garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to storytelling and its celebration of female empowerment. The musical challenges traditional historical narratives and invites audiences to reconsider the legacies of these iconic queens. With its compelling score and engaging performances, SIX offers a unique theatrical experience that resonates with contemporary themes while exploring historical events. It is a show for those interested in a fresh take on history, powerful vocal performances, and a lively concert atmosphere.
Seeing SIX live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
SIX ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
SIX ticket questions
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is SIX about?
- SIX is a musical that tells the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII, reimagined as a pop-concert girl group where each queen gets to tell her side of the story.
- Where is SIX playing?
- SIX is playing at the Lena Horne Theatre, located at 256 W 47th St, New York, NY.
- How long is the running time for SIX?
- The running time for SIX is 80 minutes.
- When did SIX open on Broadway?
- SIX opened on Broadway on October 3, 2021.
- Is SIX a family-friendly show?
- The show is typically recommended for audiences aged 10 and up. It offers a modern, pop-music take on historical figures.
- Who created SIX?
- SIX was written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.