SIX: THE MUSICAL ON BROADWAY — Page 11

Caught this tonight while in town for short visit.  Went into it skeptical about whether I'd enjoy it, as I'm not a screaming diva fan.  It way exceeded my expectations.  The beginning and end are a bit rough (there was some kind of traffic jam in the choreography in the beginning where "Jane Seymour" had to scramble to get into place) but I thought each Queens' songs did a good job of differentiating each of them.  My favorites were Ann Boleyn, Ann of Cleves, and Katherine Howard.  Was not really impressed with Mueller; maybe it was an off night.  The applause was a bit subdued for her song compared to a few of the others.

This is one where it really helps to go in informed about how this show is put together and to read the playbill write-up about each queen prior to curtain-up.  If you accept the pop concert conceit, you experience the audience reaction as part of the performance.  At one point, "Anne of Cleves" told an audience member, "Not yet," when s/he whooped too early,  It worked, IMO.

Bette's Turban said: "They are wanting the Longacre for a late March opening. According to some queen at Sidetracks."

I feel like they should go with a theater that's a little more intimate...

The West End production had their sing-along show tonight. They posted a number of videos on their Instagram story and it looked like a BLAST! Has there ever been a show to do something like this before? I mean I know of shows that have encouraged folks to come in costume for special shows but all out sing-a-longs?

Bette's Turban said: "They are wanting the Longacre for a late March opening. According to some queen at Sidetracks."

I haven’t checked the grosses lately, but does it seem likely THE PROM would be gone by then? Pending Tony’s I wouldn’t be so sure it’s viable to get in by March. 

It would seem something like the Hudson might be a better fit.

my guess is that they are working on the theory that The Prom will, at best, last until the end of the year.  Seems unlikely, but that's how they're probably looking at this.  Then the Lyceum would work for them to arrive in late March ....this show would appear to have a very easy load-in and March would be ideal for Tony season.  I can't imagine they'd want to come in earlier as it would cause them to cancel Edmonton or even Boston, which seems highly unlikely.  I do wonder if the complete Chicago cast will play all 3 cities and all make it to Broadway.  Samantha Pauly (Katherine Howard) leaves the production June 23rd to play Evita in Regents Park in London (she'll be replaced in Chicago by Courtney Mack). And I know Adrianna Hicks (Catherine of Aragon) is set to do The Wiz at Sacramento Music Circus immediately after the SIX run in Chicago, but that's only for a couple of weeks so shouldn't interfere with her doing Boston.  Could they be looking at some more semi-familiar NY theatre names to replace some of these local Chicago performers???

Seeing it for the second time tomorrow night.  Yay!  Already have tickets for a third viewing at the end of the month.

Glad you guys are loving it across the pond.

I will be having my Sixth viewing in August!

Updated On: 6/10/19 at 04:54 PM

Has a show been announced for after Oklahoma! for Circle In The Square? I think Six would do well largely because of the formation of Yard at Chicago Shakes is different but similar.

broadwayindie said: "Has a show been announced for after Oklahoma! for Circle In The Square? I think Six would do well largely because of the formation of Yard at Chicago Shakes is different but similar."

No, because Oklahoma! has not announced they're ending on January 19, they just released a new block of tix through that date. I don't really see it having the legs to last past January (if it lasts til January), but that's all tbd at this point.

I believe SIX is looking at proscenium houses.

Updated On: 6/11/19 at 12:13 AM

Mister Matt said: "I think Six would do well largely because of the formation of Yard at Chicago Shakes is different but similar.

The configuration being used for The Yard for this show is closer to a proscenium setup. Honestly, I'd love to see this at the Booth."

I was thinking if the financials work out the Booth would be a great fit. Wonder what the capitalization for a show this size would be? $5-7 million?