The hit show that transforms Henry VIII's wives into pop stars returns Nov. 11-16 with an all-new cast.
Hailey Alexis Lewis as Anna of Cleves in the North American tour of "SIX." CLEVELAND, Ohio — Whether you crowned it your favorite musical the first time it played here or missed the royal spectacle altogether,to rule the stage once more.
The smash musical returns for a limited engagement Nov. 11–16 at Playhouse Square with an all-new cast. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, “Six” retells the stories of King Henry VIII’s wives from their own perspectives. England’s infamous “Burly King Harry” reigned from 1509 to 1547 and is best remembered for his six marriages — and for changing the course of history when he split from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England. As the show’s opening number famously sums it up: “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.” Framed as a singing competition, the show is a fast, funny and empowering celebration of sisterhood and survival that’s more like a concert than a history lesson. Think “Hamilton” meets the Spice Girls meets “The Voice.” When the national tour visited Cleveland in 2023, audiences filled the theater for its 80 minutes of catchy, radio-friendly songs, sharp humor and dynamic choreography. Since its 2021 Broadway debut, “Six” has become a global phenomenon, winning a Tony Award for Best Original Score and topping the Billboard cast album chart with millions of streams worldwide. The new company brings a fresh lineup of performers to the roles of Henry’s six famous ex-wives, reimagined as sassy pop stars. Emma Elizabeth Smith stars as Catherine of Aragon, the commanding first wife. Nella Cole steps into the role of Anne Boleyn, the rebellious second queen who literally lost her head. Kelly Denice Taylor is Jane Seymour, the sweet one and Henry’s so-called true love, while Hailey Alexis Lewis plays Anna of Cleves, the daring one. Alizé Cruz takes on Katherine Howard, the sharp one, and Tasia Jungbauer completes the lineup as Catherine Parr, the honest one — and the survivor. Each number in “Six” is written in the style of a chart-topping artist — from Beyoncé and Adele to Britney Spears and Ariana Grande — giving the show its irresistible, concert-like energy. Backed by an all-female band known as the Ladies in Waiting, the queens transform five centuries of heartbreak into a celebration of independence and identity. “It’s about the queendom,” former cast member Zan Berube told me in 2023. “It’s about women reclaiming their stories and using their own voices, but it’s also about bringing a community of people together... It’s an absolute blast.” “Six” is playing at the Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., from Nov. 11 to Nov. 16. Tickets, $47-$174, are available online atJoey Morona is an entertainment reporter and occasional film, TV and theater reviewer for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, the University of Central...If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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