Broadway's 'Six' Sets Final Performance for January 2027
The musical 'Six,' featuring the wives of Henry VIII in a pop-song competition, will close on Broadway on Jan. 3, 2027, after roughly five years on stage. The show, which won a Tony for best original score, has seen declining attendance but remains successful internationally with productions in London, Australia, and upcoming tours. Its final Broadway cast includes Khaila Wilcoxon and Aimie Atkinson among the rotating performers.
The musical’s Broadway run was interrupted by the pandemic shortly after previews began in February 2020, with the official opening delayed until October 2021. By December 2022, it had recouped its initial $5 million investment, though recent spring performances have drawn only half-capacity audiences. Its longevity places it among the 40 longest-running shows in Broadway history.
Beyond New York, the production thrives globally: a West End staging, U.K. and Australian tours, an upcoming U.S. national tour, a China tour, and cruise ship versions are active. A Spanish-language adaptation opens in Madrid in September. The rotating cast structure, with each wife performing in distinct pop styles, has remained a signature element throughout.
This closing may signal shifting audience preferences for shorter, novelty-driven musicals over traditional long runs, especially as post-pandemic attendance patterns stabilize. The show’s international footprint suggests its cultural impact will persist through tours and foreign-language adaptations, potentially influencing how producers structure future Broadway engagements—balancing limited local runs with broader global licensing to sustain profitability.