Pentatonix's Kirstin Maldonado to succeed Dylan Mulvaney in 'Six'
Joining the Tony Award-winning musical at the Lena Horne Theatre in June, Maldonado returns to Broadway for the first time since her 2018 debut in Kinky Boots.
Summary
- Pentatonix vocalist Kirstin Maldonado will star as Anne Boleyn in Six on Broadway from June 1
- Dylan Mulvaney will play her final performance as Boleyn on May 31
- Maldonado made her Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in 2018
Welcome to the show, to the histo-remix! Grammy Award winner Kirstin Maldonado will star in Six on Broadway as Anne Boleyn beginning June 1. As previously announced, current star Dylan Mulvaney will play her final performance as Boleyn at the Lena Horne Theatre on May 31.
Maldonado returns to the NYC stage for the first time since 2018, when she made her Broadway debut in Kinky Boots. She is best known, however, as a founding member of the a cappella group Pentatonix, with whom she won three Grammy Awards and earned an Emmy nomination.
In Six, she will star alongside continuing cast members Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour,Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Abigail Barlow as Katherine Howard, and Anna Uzele as Catherine Parr.
The Tony Award-winning musical Six transforms the six wives of Henry VIII into a modern pop girl group telling the stories of their lives and deaths on their own terms. Learn more about Six on Broadway.
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Photo credit: Kristin Maldonado. (Photo by Ashley Osborne)
Frequently asked questions
What is Six about?
See the ex-wives of King Henry VIII as pop diva icons, retelling their stories of hardship with heart-thumping pop anthems to determine who their leader will be. From a small show written by college students, Six has become Broadway royalty with two Tony Awards and a worldwide fanbase. Try not to lose your head when you get tickets to this clever spin on history.
Where is Six playing?
Six is playing at Lena Horne Theatre. The theatre is located at 256 West 47th Street (between 8th Avenue and Broadway), New York, 10036.
How long is Six?
The running time of Six is 1hr 20min. No intermission.
What's the age requirement for Six?
The recommended age for Six is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Six?
Book tickets for Six on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote the Six musical?
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Six. The two friends were in their final year at Cambridge University when they wrote the show, and they went on to earn the Tony Award for Best Original Score.
What songs are in Six?
Six includes nine total songs: three group numbers and a solo song for each character. The songs include "Ex-Wives," "Don't Lose Ur Head," "All You Wanna Do," and the title song. Learn more about all the songs in Six on Broadway.
Is Six appropriate for kids?
Six is recommended for ages 10 and older. The show contains some strong language and innuendos. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who were the six wives of Henry VIII?
Henry VIII's six wives were, in order, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr.
Where did the Six musical start?
The Six musical started out at Scotland's annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017. From there, the show toured the U.K. and played in London's West End, played a U.S. tour, and finally came to Broadway in 2020.
Who directed Six?
Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage co-direct Six on Broadway. Moss is also a co-writer of the musical and, at 26, became the youngest female Broadway director in history upon the show's New York premiere.
Is Six good?
The award-winning Six combines the fun of a pop concert and a Broadway show into one and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review calls the show "pure musical theatre elation for a pop-packed 75 minutes... You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll dance. It's everything a theatre experience should be and more."
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