Well, that was fun!
Last night was LOUD - good thing I brought earplugs. This show is a brisk 80 minutes and it flew by. I still wish the creators had added about 10-15 mins during the shutdown to beef up the book and stray away from the concert concept a bit, but alas. The Saturday night crowd was electric, and I wouldn’t have it any other way, especially with the way SIX is structured.
SIX is definitely material that sings - and very well. Perhaps the most electronica-driven score I have heard since Natasha, Pierre. Lots of shout-it-out-loud choruses, and more double entendres than any average episode of “Animaniacs.” All the ladies have superb voices.
My seat was third row off to the left a bit, and the view was excellent! Adrianna basically played most of the show right in front of me, and I could see most of the ladies’ eyeliner quite easily. I also had an audible reaction at one point through my mask, to which Brittney pointed me out.
For those wondering about Keri René Fuller and Joy Woods: Keri brings out a softer, edgier, more delicate side of Jane Seymour that worked for me. From what I have heard, Abby portrays a more steadfast Seymour. Joy was great too! I still can’t believe she is in the middle of just her second week on Broadway, but it felt like she had been playing Catherine Parr for a much longer time. Both Joy and Anna start off “I Don’t Need Your Love” very vulnerable before finding a solid groove (judging by an audio of Uzele). Joy and Keri have settled in very well in a quick amount of time!
There was a BC/EFA appeal last night, delivered by Keri. Beautifully and eloquently delivered.
When I was waiting for my guest to arrive before the show, I got to meet Julia Schade (who conducted last night and killed it) and newest understudy Hana Stewart. Both extremely kind women. No understudies performed last night.
If possible, I’d like to see this one again with a full replacement cast. Who knows if SIX will turn out to be a major Tony contender this year, but it’s a hard-working crowd pleaser that I guarantee will run on Broadway for years. And if/when it closes, may I suggest a New World Stages transfer a la Avenue Q? This type of show would be perfect for the venue.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
Updated On: 3/27/22 at 12:45 PM