By Michael J. Herman and Tami Olshan

There are theatrical events—and then there is SIX.

The electrifying pop phenomenon Six doesn’t simply recount history; it remixes it, reframes it, and reclaims it.

This global sensation transforms the tragic tales of the six wives of Henry VIII into a high-octane concert experience that pulses with wit, defiance, and unapologetic female empowerment.

From the first beat, SIX launches like a glittering rocket. There is no overture easing you in—just an immediate plunge into a fierce, 80-minute, intermission-less spectacle. The six queens step forward not as footnotes in a monarch’s biography, but as pop divas reclaiming their narratives.

Through sharp lyrics, powerhouse vocals, and precision choreography, they transform centuries-old trauma—betrayal, abuse, political maneuvering, and execution—into a cathartic celebration of survival.

The conceit is deliciously clever: each queen vies for the audience’s sympathy, competing to prove who suffered most at the hands of their infamous husband.

As the evening unfolds, loyalties shift. One moment your heart belongs to one queen; the next, another commands your allegiance. By the finale, the competition itself feels beside the point. Compassion expands to encompass them all.

This Broadway company delivers with exhilarating confidence. The choreography is razor-sharp and unrelenting, matched by bold, contemporary costuming that fuses Tudor silhouettes with pop-star glamour.

The orchestration—driven by a dynamic, onstage band—thunders with arena-concert energy while maintaining theatrical polish. Lighting and staging are sleek and kinetic, creating an immersive environment that feels both intimate and epic.

Perhaps most impressive is the show’s tonal dexterity. Campy humor and sly, sarcastic asides keep the audience roaring with laughter, even as the underlying themes underscore the sobering realities of women navigating power structures designed to silence them.

The famous refrain—“Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived”—becomes less a mnemonic device and more a rallying cry.

Eighty minutes fly by. You never glance at your watch. SIX is a freight train fueled by glitter and girl power, barreling forward without losing steam. The production’s consistency and sophistication—maintained at the highest level year after year—are a testament to its craftsmanship and cultural resonance.

For the SIX phenomenon: consider this your royal summons. It is a thrilling, cathartic evening at the theatre—exactly the kind of experience that reminds us why live performance matters.

SIX plays at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through March 8, 2026. Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit BroadwayInHollywood.com.

Michael J. Herman is Editor-in-Chief of LuxuryMediaGroup and The Critic At Large. Tami Olshan contributed to this article.