So what. The queens now had their court”
Six was a musical about the six wives of Henry VIII. The show was set in a post-death sisterhood where the wives competed to see who had the worst time with their husband. The musical was a mash-up of history and celebrity, with the wives reimagined as divas like Beyoncé, Adele, and Rihanna.
The show was clever and self-aware, relying on chronological distance to make the historical fate of the wives less tragic. The 85-minute runtime was perfect for the show, and the audience clearly enjoyed singing along to the catchy songs. The costume design was also excellent, bringing the characters to life.
Highlights:
- Six was a musical about the six wives of Henry VIII.
- The show was set in a post-death sisterhood where the wives competed to see who had the worst time with their husband.
- The musical was a mash-up of history and celebrity, with the wives reimagined as divas like Beyoncé, Adele, and Rihanna.
- The show was clever and self-aware, relying on chronological distance to make the historical fate of the wives less tragic.
- The 85-minute runtime was perfect for the show, and the audience clearly enjoyed singing along to the catchy songs.
- The costume design was also excellent, bringing the characters to life.
‘Six’
Through Aug. 6
Overture Hall, Overture Center, 201 State St.
$45-$149
overture.org/tickets-events/2022-23-season/six; (608) 258-4141
Running time is 80 minutes. Recommended for ages 10 and up.