Six The Musical At The Keller Auditorium
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I just saw Six for the second time—and let me tell you, it was every bit as electric as the first… if not more.
This isn’t your traditional musical. It’s part concert, part theatrical spectacle, and somehow still delivers more emotion, history, and girl-power energy in 80 minutes than most shows do in three hours.
The entire cast and onstage band were phenomenal. From the moment the queens stepped onstage, the energy was off the charts. The choreography, vocals, and lighting all worked together to create a full-blown immersive experience that felt like the world’s coolest, most theatrical pop concert.
When Jane Seymour, played by Kelly Denice Taylor, sang Heart of Stone, it was hands down, one of the most powerful vocal performances I’ve witnessed this entire Broadway season. Her delivery was flawless—goosebumps, tears, and collective awe from the entire audience. Her voice was just that good.
Catherine Howard, played by Alize Cruz, absolutely killed this performance of All You Wanna Do. What started as a playful, bubblegum-pop anthem slowly transformed into one of the most haunting moments of the night. The absolute silence in the theater afterward said everything. Her emotional unraveling was executed with chilling perfection leaving everyone completely speechless as they grasped the deeper meaning to the number.
Anna of Cleves, played by Danielle Mendoza, DELIVERED her solo: Get Down . Whew! She brought such a raw, punk-rock energy to her role that made her number feel like a full arena concert. Her confidence and stage presence were magnetic. The edge to her voice in contrast with the other queens truly made her stand out, and her humor delivery was flawless!
Another crowd favorite was, of course, House of Holbein. Still one of the most fun and visually exciting parts of the show, and always gets the crowd cheering and laughing. The lighting, costumes, and humor gave the audience a fun little reset right in the middle of all the intensity.
While every queen brought something unforgettable to the stage, those moments above lingered long after the show ended.
And let’s talk about the visuals: the costumes were stunning. Each queen’s outfit was modern-meets-historical with rhinestone-studded drama, power stances, and sparkle to spare. The lighting design? Absolutely next level. The way it synced with the beat, set the tone, and heightened key moments gave the show a true arena-concert feel.
Also, a huge shoutout to the onstage band (The Ladies in Waiting)—they are a full part of the experience, with infectious energy and incredible skill. You could feel the music as much as hear it, and their presence elevated every single number.
Never seen/listened to Six? If you’re expecting a linear plot like Hamilton or a big production musical, know that Six is more of a theatrical concert experience than a traditional musical- but in all the best ways. It’s loud, it’s empowering, it’s sharply funny—and it absolutely demands your attention from start to finish.
Whether you’re a musical theater junkie or someone who just loves a badass concert-style vibe, this one is a must-see. In every sense, Six is a revolutionary musical that redefines historical storytelling with a modern, empowering twist- and I highly recommend experiencing it if you have the chance!
Ticket & Show Info:
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Wednesday, April 30th 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 1st 7:30 pm – American Sign Language Interpreted
Friday, May 2nd 7:30 pm – Audio Description
Saturday, May 3rd 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 4th 1 pm and 6:30 pm – Open Caption
[PORTLAND, OR] – Broadway in Portland is delighted to announce that the Tony Award®-Winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will play eight performances at Portland’s Keller Auditorium from April 29 – May 4, 2025.
Tickets are available at www.BroadwayinPortland.com. Tickets are available for groups of 10 or more by calling Group Sales at 503-295-3509 or by email at GroupSales@PortlandOpera.org.
The cast features Chani Maisonet as Catherine of Aragon, Gaby Albo as Anne Boleyn, Kelly Denice Taylor as Jane Seymour, Danielle Mendoza as Anna of Cleves, Alizé Cruz as Katherine Howard, and Tasia Jungbauer as Catherine Parr. The cast also includes Taylor Sage Evans, Hailey Lewis, Carlina Parker, Caroline Siegrist and Amaya White. All casting is subject to change.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!”
The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and has surpassed 100 million streams.
SIX, whichclosed in March 2020 due to the pandemic on what was supposed to be opening night,is now playing at the Lena Horne Theatre on Broadway in New York City. The show had a successful North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare in the summer of 2019. Prior to Broadway, the show played limited engagements at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge, MA, the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, AB Canada, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN.
SIX is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, featuring choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. The design team includes Emma Bailey (Set Design), Tony Award®-winner Gabriella Slade (Costume Design), Paul Gatehouse (Sound Design), and Tim Deiling (Lighting Design). The score features orchestrations by Tom Curran with music supervision and vocal arrangements by Joe Beighton and U.S. Music Supervision by Roberta Duchak. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting / Peter Van Dam, CSA with original US castingby Bob Mason. Theater Matters is General Manager, Sam Levy is Associate Producer and Lucas McMahon is U.S. Executive Producer.
SIX is produced in the United States by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles, and Kevin McCollum.
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss devised the original concept and started writing SIX when they were students at Cambridge University in early 2017. It was first presented as the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society’s submission to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe later that year, playing a one-month run and featuring student actors. SIX went on to get picked up by UK Producers and a new production was mounted, with professional actors and a predominantly new creative team, at the Norwich Playhouse and then again at Edinburgh Festival in 2018. A limited engagement at the Arts Theatre in London garnered the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Off-West End Production and the show toured the UK in the autumn of 2018 before returning to the Arts Theatre and subsequently the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. SIX is currently playing an open-ended run at the Vaudeville Theatre on the Strand. SIX earned five 2019 Laurence Olivier Award nominations, including Best New Musical.
SIX is currently on-stage at the Lena Horne Theatre (256 W. 47th St) on Broadway in New York City, the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End, on tour in the UK, and at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto.
The performance schedule for the Portland engagement of SIX is:
Wednesday, April 30 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 1 7:30 pm – American Sign Language Interpreted
Friday, May 2 7:30 pm – Audio Description
Saturday, May 3 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 4 1 pm and 6:30 pm – Open Caption
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