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SIX 2019

Run Time:
80 minutes, no intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: May 14, 2019
Closing: August 04, 2019

SIX - 2019 Chicago (Regional) History , Info & More

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611

Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. On the heels of its UK debut and wildly popular West End run, Chicago Shakespeare stages the North American Premiere of SIX. The wives of Henry VIII join forces for an electrifying pop-concert spectacle—shining a spotlight on these six women as never before. The queens take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse—remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a power-packed celebration of twenty-first-century female empowerment. Backed by a band known as the “Ladies in Waiting,” the all-woman ensemble crosses the spectrum of modern-day pop with a soundtrack that has stormed to the top of the UK charts.


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Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE MINISTRY OF LESBIAN AFFAIRS at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022


The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs cast are in the rehearsal room! These new photos mark three weeks before the first preview of award-winning playwright Iman Qureshi’s new play with songs, opening on the main stage at Soho Theatre.

Soho Theatre Announces the Cast for MINISTRY OF LESBIAN AFFAIRS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022


Soho Theatre and Damsel Productions, the theatre company championing women's untold stories, announces the eight-strong cast for the premiere of award-winning writer Iman Qureshi's latest play, The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs. Directed by Hannah Hauer-King, this heart-warming play with songs will be Soho Theatre's new-writing highlight of the season, forming part of its spring/summer 2022 programme. 

SOHO Theatre and Damsel Productions Will Present THE MINISTRY OF LESBIAN AFFAIRS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021


Soho Theatre and Damsel Productions, the theatre company championing untold women’s stories, announces the premiere of award-winning writer Iman Qureshi’s latest play, The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs.

Fuse Theatre Ensemble Presents The 2020 Outwright Theatre Festival BE-YOU-T
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2020


Fuse Theatre Ensemble presents The OUTwright Theatre Festival, centering our trans and gender nonconforming communities, June 24-28 7pm each night on Facebook & Instagram.

Lincoln Center Education Presents MY MEMORY, YOUR MEMORY, OUR MEMORY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2019


Lincoln Center Education presents the premiere of Sofia Baeta's my memory, your memory, our memory at 1 pm and 8 pm on Friday December 20. Director/Choreographer Sofia Baeta, one of six 2019 Kenan Fellows at Lincoln Center Education, has brought together a team of eleven collaborators to present a dynamic, multidisciplinary exploration of memory and memory loss.

Disney Plus Announces Six New Titles and Showcases Exciting Slate of Highly Anticipated Original Series and Films at D23 Expo 2019
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 23, 2019


This afternoon, Disney+ made its D23 Expo debut with its first-ever showcase presentation, announcing six new series in development and revealing key details about the highly anticipated streaming service to an enthusiastic audience at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. The event showcased the sweeping array of talent with in-person and video appearances from the stars of Disney+'s slate of originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic and included sneak peeks, trailer premieres, and exclusive news about the service and its upcoming projects. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who stars in the Disney+ original film “Lady and the Tramp,” hosted the lively presentation, welcoming Kevin Mayer, chairman, Direct-to-Consumer & International, to the stage to kick off the show.

Coal Mine Theatre Announces Its Sixth Season
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019


COAL MINE THEATRE, Toronto's Off-Off Broadview Theatre, has just announced its extraordinary Season Six. THE COAL MINE will stage four critically acclaimed, and Toronto premiere productions in 2019/2020, all presented in their singular and intimate eighty-seat theatre in the east end of Toronto. 

OzAsia Festival Hints At 2019 Line-Up With Six Shows On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2019


A sneak peek into Adelaide Festival Centre's 2019 OzAsia Festival program offers everything from immersive and physical theatre, world-leading contemporary dance and internationally acclaimed music stars, with tickets now on sale for six exciting new shows.

New Perspectives Theatre Company Announces 2019 Playwriting & Directing Fellows For The Women's Work Short Play Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2019


New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) is pleased to announce their 2019 Playwriting and Directing Fellows, for the 11th Annual Women's Work Short Play LAB.

SIX to Play at The Citadel Theatre in November 2019
by Alan Henry - Jun 26, 2019


'Get in reformation' with Henry VIII's six wives in Six at The Citadel Theatre Nov. 2-24.

AVA Welcomes Six New Resident Artists For The 2019-2020 Opera Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019


AVA is pleased to welcome six new Resident Artists to the opera academy. The incoming class of Resident Artists includes Emily Margevich (soprano), Cody Muller (bass), Zachary Rioux (tenor), Sahel Salam (tenor), Anne Marie Stanley (mezzo-soprano) and Griffen Hogan Tracy (bass). These singers come from across the country, from Philadelphia and Colorado, to Chicago and Princeton, as well as New Brunswick, Canada.

SIX, COME FROM AWAY, and Many More Announced For Kids Week 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019


Kids Week, the annual London theatre initiative run by Society of London Theatre (SOLT), returns in August 2019, with hit shows in the West End and beyond offering free tickets for children throughout the month. Tickets for performances throughout August will be released through the Official London Theatre website at 10am on 11 June.

Richmond Triangle Players Announces 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019


Six plays, covering the depth and breadth of LGTBQ theater -- as well as a Halloween special event, and a robust season of cabaret events -- comprise Richmond Triangle Players' 2019-20 Season, as the company continues its second quarter-century as one of the area's most acclaimed cultural arts institutions.

SIX, EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, and More Will Take Part in West End LIVE 2019
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019


The shows performing at this year's West End LIVE in Trafalgar Square have been revealed.

SIX Announces A Royal Tour For 2019/20
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2019


Nominated for five 2019 OIivier Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design, the West End smash hit SIX, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, today announces its plans for a nine-month Royal Tour visiting theatres across the Queendom. Opening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford on Thursday 24 October 2019, SIX will visit over 33 venues nationwide, including a Christmas season at The Lowry Quays Theatre from Tuesday 3 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020. The cast, yet to be announced, are backed by the show's all-female band, The Ladies in Waiting.

FOX 2019-2020 Primetime Schedule: Four New Comedies, Six New Dramas Join Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2019


Charlie Collier, CEO, FOX Entertainment, today will unveil the FOX primetime slate for the 2019-2020 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

CBS Renews Six More Dramas and Two News Programs For 2019-2020
by Tori Hartshorn - May 9, 2019


CBS announced today that it has renewed six more drama series and two news programs for the 2019-2020 broadcast season. SEAL TEAM, S.W.A.T., MADAM SECRETARY, BULL, HAWAII FIVE-0 and MACGYVER will return to the CBS lineup next season, along with longstanding primetime news shows 60 MINUTES and 48 HOURS. With these pickups, CBS has now renewed 18 series for next year.

Dave Malloy's MOBY-DICK, SIX THE MUSICAL and More Announced for American Rep's 2019/2020 Season
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2019


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger announced its 201920 Season programming today, including subscription offerings, A.R.T. Breakout, Afterglow @ OBERON, Live @ OBERON, the Run AMOC! Festival, The Donkey Show, and A.R.T. in the World.

The Metropolitan Opera's 2019 Summer Recital Series Features Six Free Concerts, Bringing Opera To All Five Boroughs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2019


The Metropolitan Opera's 2019 Summer Recital Series once again brings free outdoor recitals, featuring established artists and young talents of the opera world, to New Yorkers in all five boroughs.  The series, now in its 11th year, features six free concerts, and has become an operatic summer tradition.

The CW Sets Summer 2019 Premiere Dates and Announces Six New Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019


Continuing its push for more year round programming, The CW's Summer 2019 schedule is taking shape, as the network sets initial premiere dates, launching 11 original series throughout the summer, more than ever before, including six all new scripted and unscripted series as well as several returning favorites.

The CW Network Sets Summer 2019 Premiere Dates, Announces Six Additional New Series
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 17, 2019


Continuing its push for more year round programming, The CW's Summer 2019 schedule is taking shape, as the network sets initial premiere dates, launching 11 original series throughout the summer, more than ever before, including six all new scripted and unscripted series as well as several returning favorites.

Video Roundup: COME FROM AWAY, SIX, THE LION KING, and TINA Perform at the 2019 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2019


Last weekend, the Olivier Awards were presented! Among performances included all of the musicals nominated in the Mastercard Best New Musical and Magic Radio Best Musical Revival categories: Caroline, Or Change; Come From Away; Company; Fun Home; The King And I; Six; and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.

The Patricia Barber Trio HIGHER First Release in Six Years, Plus 2019 Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 1, 2019


Internationally acclaimed American composer singer/pianist Patricia Barber is back with a new recording on ArtistShare, her first since the critically celebrated Smash (Concord, 2013). Higher marks Barber's return with another form-shattering collection of original material.

Weathervane Announces Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks As Part of 2019 54th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019


Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini has announced Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as the 2nd show in the 2019 54th Season. This funny and touching Broadway hit by Richard Alfieri, Six Dance Lessons joins the rotating repertory on July 10. This title joins the already announced Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, The Drowsy Chaperone, Bright Star, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Sister Act. Cast, creative team and a full schedule will be announced shortly. Season 54 officially opens on July 6 with the annual Bubble and Squeak. Performances continue for 8 weeks through August 31 culminating in audience favorite Best Of. Other programming including Patchwork Players, will be announced in the coming weeks.

CBS Announces Its Week Six Highlights For the 2018-2019 Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018


CBS took on all comers and retook the viewer crown for week six of the 2018-2019 television season, while remaining the most-watched network for the season-to-date. THE BIG BANG THEORY, NCIS and YOUNG SHELDON were once again the top three most-watched scripted series, while FBI was the most-watched new drama according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 4.

SIX History

Other Productions of SIX

2019   Chicago (Regional) Chicago Shakespeare Theater Production
Chicago (Regional)
2019   St. Paul, MN (Regional) St. Paul Regional Production
St. Paul, MN (Regional)
2021   West End West End Return Engagement
West End
2021   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2022   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2022   US Tour Second National Tour
US Tour

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