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Anyone else wondering how alternates are going to work in this show? This show has been notorious for its bad management and have shuffled queens around to fill out quotas in the 4 productions they have around the world (Bliss, West End, UK Tour, and America). They’ve brought in last minute covers (Renée Lamb, Toby Marlow, Genesis Lynea) and have even brought back queens who left (Vicki Howard came back to cover even though she had left the show 6 days earlier).

I can’t remember the last time they’ve had a consecutive week of the regular cast. Does this break any Equity guidelines or does each character not need a dedicated understudy? I love this show but their management seems to be screwing them over

metropolis10111 said: "have we gotten word if they are allowing the filming of the Megasix?"

According to Twitter, they didn’t allow it at the dress rehearsal but that may change with previews or opening night.

Jordan Catalano said: "To anyone concerned about the running time -

When I first went into the show in London, I thought it was a bit ridiculous to pay for a musical that length. But after that first time, before I’d even left the building I had downloaded the cast recording and was listening to it and then bought a ticket for the next day. It may be short but damn, is it good. It’s a fully realized show and I’ve yet to hear anyone who’s actually seen it say that they felt short-changed in any way."

This!

I have seen it 8 times now with 8 different sets of people and the first thing that comes out of their mouth when it finishes is 'I can't wait to see it again!'.

inmyownlittlecorner said: "Anyone else wondering how alternates are going to work in this show? This show has been notorious for its bad management and have shuffled queens around to fill out quotas in the 4 productions they have around the world (Bliss, West End, UK Tour, and America). They’ve brought in last minute covers (Renée Lamb, Toby Marlow, Genesis Lynea) and have even brought back queens who left(Vicki Howard came back to cover even though she had left the show 6 days earlier).

I can’tremember the last time they’ve had a consecutive week of the regular cast. Does this break anyEquity guidelines or does each character not need a dedicated understudy? I love this show but theirmanagement seems to be screwing them over"

There was not an issue in Chicago other than Pauly and Hicks planned departures. I dont recall reading about any issues in Boston either

copathetiic said: "metropolis10111 said: "have we gotten word if they are allowing the filming of the Megasix?"

According to Twitter, they didn’t allow it at the dress rehearsal but that may change with previews or opening night."

As of right now it will not be allowed.

I echo everyone's sentiments about the runtime. I've seen Six three times and it feels like a fully realized production. You will not walk away feeling dissatisfied or shortchanged. It's extremely fast paced and high energy for the full show (minus one ballad number).

If you can, get seats closer to the front. I sat front row twice and its really a different experience getting to interact with the queens. Cleve's song and the Megasix both have a decent amount of audience interaction. I hope the filming of the Megasix is allowed because it's a neat memory from the show. Tbh the diehard fans will probably record anyway like the Boston and St. Paul runs.

Updated On: 2/13/20 at 06:00 PM

As for the 1 hour 40 minutes running time: well, there is the preshow music which is pretty wonderful as more and more members of the audience start to clue in on what they are listening to. Maybe they are counting that?