Broadway at the Marcus Center presents: SIX THE MUSICAL

The North American Tour Boleyn Company of SIX. Photo by Joan Marcus.

By Mary Boyle

Of all the shows thus far in their 2022/2023 Season of Broadway at the Marcus Center, SIX THE MUSICAL has had the most energy and the highest opening night attendance.  Perhaps this is because the production is so new, only making its official debut on Broadway in 2021 and already beginning a North American Tour just this past year.  Perhaps it’s because it won the Tony Award for Best Original Score.  Then again, it could be because it raises the voices of women everywhere by telling the stories of the women who have only been known throughout history by their common role as one of the wives of Henry VIII.  Whatever the reason, it is clear that SIX is a cultural phenomenon, so you don’t want to miss your chance to see it in Milwaukee through the Broadway at the Marcus Center Series through March 12th.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX was originally unveiled at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017, where it was performed by students from Cambridge University.  The show tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII by the wives, themselves, who come together in a concert to see who suffered the most in their time with the King.  Each of the wives is inspired by various pop divas: Catherine of Aragon (Gerianne Perez) is a mix Beyonce and Shakira, Anne Boleyn (Zan Berube) is Lily Allen and Avril Lavigne, Jane Seymour (Amina Faye) is Adele and Sia, Anna of Cleves (Terica Marie) is Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, Katherine Howard (Aline May Agoitia) is Ariana Grande and Britney Spears, and Catherine Parr (Sydney Parra) is Alicia Keys and Emeli Sande.  They are accompanied by “The Ladies In Waiting” band: Lena Gabrielle, Sterlyn Termine, Liz Faure, and Caroline Moore.

You’re probably familiar with the rhyme: “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.”  This little lyric forms the backbone of the show, but the rest is the most entertaining history lesson you will ever experience.  The energy is more like a concert than a typical Broadway show, and these are some truly talented women.  With no intermission, this production is fast-paced and high energy, with a deep message whose time has come, at last.  Tickets will go fast for this one, so get them while you can.

SIX THE MUSICAL runs through March 12, 2023, at the Marcus Center’s Uihlein Hall, located at 929 N. Water Street in downtown Milwaukee.  Tickets may be purchased at www.MarcusCenter.org, by calling 414-273-7206, or visit the Marcus Center Box Office. Single ticket prices start at $40 and are subject to change. Groups of 10 or more can secure their seats by calling 414-273-7207.


About Marcus Performing Arts Center
The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) serves as a performing arts community gathering space in Southeastern Wisconsin, bringing high-quality arts and cultural programming to the region for over 50 years. As a mission-based non-profit organization located in downtown Milwaukee, MPAC strives to act as an energizing force that connects the community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of performing arts. Through multiple performance series and community events, MPAC brings a diverse range of performing arts to the region. Presented series include Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center, MPAC Presents, Dance, Jazz, National Geographic Live, Rainbow Summer, and additional special performances from internationally renowned artists. MPAC's education, community engagement, and inclusion initiatives provide free experiences that annually engage students and life-long learners in Milwaukee. MPAC is proud to be a dedicated War Memorial facility, honoring those who bravely served our country. For more information, visit www.marcuscenter.org.
 
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