SIX: THE MUSICAL ON BROADWAY — Page 25

Funny you say that, because I just saw that Courtney Mack is rehearsing for Boleyn. So the alternates are:

Courtney: Howard/Boleyn

Nicole: Cleves/Aragon

Mallory: Seymour/Parr

The standbys actually weren't on that often in Chicago. Only when Adrianna left two weeks early, and a few other incidents here and there. Lots of the Queens got injured in Edmonton which led to a lot absences.

Yeah, this has happened in London as well. For one performance, Toby Marlow stepped in to play Parr because almost the entire cast was ill or injured. Genesis Lynea and Renee Lamb have also stepped in when necessary. Now London has three alternates and a swing (Colette Guitart) that could play all six roles. Maybe the Broadway cast should institute a similar system as the "concert performance" contingency plan isn't great for people who bought tickets to see the full show.

Impossible2 said: "QueenTwinnied said: "Maybe the Broadway cast should institute a similar system as the "concert performance" contingency plan isn't great for people who bought tickets to see the full show."

They were also able to rebook another free fullperformance thoughon top of seeing the concert version."

That's fair, but Broadway caters to tourists who might not have the ability to simply rebook at a later date.

Saw the show last night and it was really excellent. Lived up to all the hype for sure! I was hoping to see Abby, but her understudy was very good! I was very upset that there is no filming of the MEGASIX, as that was one of the things I was looking forward to. The band was great too - the music director/keyboardist looked like she was having more fun than the queens onstage, which you rarely see, but it was infectious! I have to call out "All You Wanna Do" and the staging/performance of that number. I was SO impressed by how that was treated onstage (and that's all I'll say about it).

I think SIX will become an extremely popular title for a very long time. High schools & community theatres are going to love this when it finally becomes available. I can't wait for the movie - I can already see the cast - Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Imelda Staunton, and Barbra's return to form as Anna Of Cleves!!!

Only two pieces of feedback... (1) The Ordway prices are the absolute most I would pay for tickets, those B'way prices are going to kill the show as others have said! I wonder if Off-B'way might have been a better idea for this one. (2) I felt there was some trepidation in the cast and these queens have to DOMINATE that stage. But I'm guessing a bit more confidence will come with more performances under their belt.

I don't understand what is going on with not permitting filming of the MegaSix. You could film in Chicago, but not Cambridge. There was some discussion that the ban was due to a musician's union - all I recall is the producers were in discussions to allow filming - but filming never was permitted. Now, St. Paul?

The MegaSix filming is a wonderful piece of publicity for the show. So, I do wonder what will happen on Broadway.

Scarlet Leigh said: "I can't see them changing the costume design but perhaps altering the construction. I also can VERY much see them doing away with the "alternates" costumes on Broadway and everyone getting their own set of costumes for all the roles they cover. As much as I LOVE the concept of each girl getting their own personal look, it does in many ways highlight the fact that "HEY! HEY! THERE IS AN UNDERSTUDY ON! LOOK! LOOK AT THE UNDERSTUDY!" when they are on. I can see them trying to keep a unified look at all times so that means matching costumes for all. And I can't lie that I have felt that some of the alternate looks have been LESS then flattering on their performer. Vicki looks SO much better in the actual K Howard costume then she EVER looked in those blue short shorts that was her old alternate costume."

I think they should absolutely do this! Sure, maybe slightly modify the design so it's more flattering for that particular actress. But I really don't like how they do the understudies costumes now - especially Mallory's. She has an all-black look, which didn't make sense when she was on for someone other than Jane Seymore since each other queen has a distinct color. I love her and her costume, but I don't think it seamlessly fits into the show.

ggersten said: "I don't understand what is going on with not permitting filming of the MegaSix. You could film in Chicago, but not Cambridge. There was some discussion that the ban was due to a musician's union - all I recall is the producers were in discussions to allow filming - but filming never was permitted. Now, St. Paul?

The MegaSix filming is a wonderful piece of publicity for the show. So, I do wonder what will happen on Broadway."

They’ve run into the same problem with the musician’s union in St. Paul.


Re: the alternates. The London production has four, so I could see them bringing another one on for Broadway. Each has two that they are “first cover” for, but all will eventually learn all six queens.

Updated On: 12/2/19 at 01:46 PM

Here's a SIX FLASH MOB at the Tower of London.

Saw it this weekend and was very happy to see tat the show just keeps getting more polished as it goes. The cast did real well in MN, but I will say I missed Abby. I thought the understudy's costume didn't help her at all and just kind of felt out of character for Jane so count me in as one that would wish them to have a full set of costumes for each. I adore they did Jane with a sweetheart neckline to go in line with her being in love but it could be hemmed up an inch or three. Speaking with the band out side they said the girls are working their buts off and that if they were going to take any downtime to heal this was the time in the run to do it. I have tickers for march so very happy to see them in their new home in NYC.