SIX: THE MUSICAL ON BROADWAY — Page 10

Mister Matt said: "I had a 40-50 year old couple behind me last time I saw it and they were up on their feet dancing and clapping along to the encore

My husband and I are in that range. Are we considered an "older audience"? Be More Chill doesn't appeal to me because I don't think it's a good show. I love all kinds of shows marketed for all kinds of ages. I'm not sure why my age would have so much to do with whether or not a show appeals to me. I really don't think it's the age of the audience that is Be More Chill's undoing. More like the unwise decisions of the producers to throw it on Broadway. It's the new Starmites."

Yes I left out the word 'straight' out as that was what I meant as it's pretty obvious the gays are going to like it. I'm 49 and my partner is 59 and we both loved it. I go and see everything and I would certainly see BMC if I was in NYC. But seeing as I refuse to set foot in the country while that douche is in power, I doubt it's in my future x

dramamama611 said: "Wow...that extention doesnt leave much time for any reworking before the Boston run- but, perhaps that was never the plan."

There will be no 're-working', the show is what it is and the creators are happy with it x

I’m glad they extended as the original run is close to sold out.

Rainah said: "File me under "I don't get the appeal".

Watched the performances on youtube (the main song and the anne number about don't lose your head). It's catchy as hell but doesn't offer much beyond that. The lyrics aren't the worst I've heard but nothing to write home about. And the characterization of the wives, far from being an untold story, seems like the same tired stereotypes. I've done some reading on Anne Boleyn, gf has done a lot more and couldn't even finish the song. Even she admitted the tune was great, but we're both really wanting more complexity from the show.

But, clearly, we're in the minority. Glad everyone else is having a blast, even if I don't see it. Just shouting out for any other folks scratching their heads at this one."

Well if you saw the show you would know that at the end Catherine Parr calls all the ladies out on perpetuating the stereotypes people have in their minds about the wives, and makes the point that they’re all defined by Henry, even though many of them had some very grand accompaniments of their own. In the end it’s about the wives taking the power back from Henry and proving their more than Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.

 

Also, in response to Katherine Howard having the weakest song, in context it’s truly heartbreaking. At the end of it the audience didn’t clap, the entire room was stunned into silence. The repetition of the song’s structure serves a purpose and the staging of it is brilliant. 

While the studio album is great and preserves the music, this show is SO MUCH more. If this show has anything going for it (more than being amazing), it’s the element of surprise. Seeing everything IN CONTEXT is pretty mind blowing. 

SporkGoddess said: "I actually think that Catherine Howard's song is the most clever (in addition to just finding it ridiculously catchy). Judging from the YouTube video I'm watching that's reviewing the studio recording, though, it also seems like not everyone's really understanding it beyond a surface level."

It is also so heartbreaking live! Best song imo.

By the end of it, I wanted to cry.

Glad this thread didn't get this far before I saw the show.  I preferred the surprises of some of the spoilers being tossed about here.

The girl who will play Evita has the worst song but she obviously has an amazing, amazing voice.

The worst song?!?!  I think it's one of the best and her performance of it is sensational.  The way that song differs from the recording is one of the show's strongest scenes.

Watched the performances on youtube (the main song and the anne number about don't lose your head). It's catchy as hell but doesn't offer much beyond that. 

Actually, it does.  You just didn't see it because you only watched those two numbers on Youtube.  There's MUCH more that happens.  I mean, if it's a BBC biographical dramatic miniseries that you're looking for in each of the women's stories, you're not going to get that here.  That was never the central conceit and concept of this show.  But if that's the only thing you'd ever want from a show, then I guess you wouldn't like it.  At any rate, this dialogue with the creators of the show really prepared me for what the show is and was meant to be: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/plays_and_events/six/six_creatorsconvo  
If you like to be entertained, then maybe you just need to readjust your expectations and see it hoping for a fun time.  By the end, Six has a way of evoking joy and elation from the audience that is really special and as someone who was EXTREMELY skeptical going in, I don't say that lightly.

Not a single queen has missed a performance yet, I'm SO curious to find out what the alternates are like!!!

Mister Matt said: ""For those who've been to the Chicago production, how have people typically been dressing"

It's fairly casual. Given the location, a lot of people like to spend tourist time on the pier as well. Have fun!"

So you suggest getting there early to site see?  Like 2 hours more than enough?

So you suggest getting there early to site see?  Like 2 hours more than enough?

So most Chicagoans don't go to Navy Pier because there isn't much to do. I'd definitely recommend taking a walk down. An hour should be more than enough unless you want to actually do the activities on the pier (ie Ferris wheel etc). The only reason I ever have to go to Navy Pier is for Shakes.

I agree that unless you are planning to ride the ferris wheel or see an IMAX film, an hour is plenty of time to see Navy Pier.  If you're attending a Wed or Sat performance, you can stay and catch the fireworks at Navy Pier after the show (9:30 PM on Wed/10:15 PM on Sat).  If the weather is nice, I do enjoy spending time with friends at the outdoor beer garden.

NY times Rave from New York times
https://nyti.ms/2QHTJZJ

Funnily enough, I just saw the production of Next to Normal in that article yesterday.  It really was a strong production.