SIX: THE MUSICAL (CHICAGO / BROADWAY)

[Valentina3]

What was the runtime for Hedwig? That was a one-act musical as well, very concert style

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Shh_413 said: "What Tony categories could it be nominated for? It's a shoo-in for Best Musical, Score, and Lighting Design. Probably Best Book, Costumes, and maybe Direction and Choreography. What else?."

....You’re being playful, right? 

[YvanEhtNioj]

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Shh_413 said: "What Tony categories could it be nominated for? It's a shoo-in for Best Musical, Score, and Lighting Design. Probably Best Book, Costumes, and maybe Direction and Choreography. What else?."

....You’re being playful, right?"

We get it,sis. - you dont like the show. 

I think it could get a nomination for book, score, and 100% for lighting. 

[Blockhead24]

Valentina3 said: "What was the runtime for Hedwig? That was a one-act musical as well, very concert style"

100 minutes 

[illiniparkie]

Saw this tonight with the family. I liked it a lot. The ladies are very talented and the choreography, lighting and costumes were outstanding. The music is catchy and the lyrics are smart, poignant and funny. The audience ate it up (it seemed there are some Six groupies out there who have seen the show multiple times based on the crowd’s response). I was surprised how relevant and touching it was having gone to the show cold, just knowing the basic concept from reading the comments in this thread.

I can see this doing very well in New York. I don’t know how you could lengthen it unless you add another group song or clarifying dialogue, the former which I don’t think is needed and the latter which may be helpful to add to character motivation and relationships.

There was a joyful shared experience between the performers and audience tonight that made this a fun theatrical event.

[Mister Matt]

"....You’re being playful, right?"

Are YOU being playful? You haven't even seen the show.

[ggersten]

I have to smile at the "the show should be longer" posts since the near constant comment on most shows is "Could be better if it cut ten minutes" (without ever specifying which ten minutes to cut)

I do have a question about how the length is calculated - are people including the Megasix?

[TheSassySam]

They just announced at tonight’s show that SIX is coming back to Chicago in July 2020 at the Broadway Playhouse!

[DoTheDood]

TheSassySam said: "They just announced at tonight’s show that SIX is coming back to Chicago in July 2020 at the Broadway Playhouse! "

I wonder if the cast is going to be different. I mean unless the Broadway run is very limited (opening March and closing before July, seems unlikely imo), it would have to be a completely different cast.

[ggersten]

The only other data point is that the current UK tour is booked through 5 July 2020. But, I doubt that cast could make it to Chicago in time!

[dramamama611]

Im guessing there will be a concurrent production.

[LightsOut90]

seems really odd to open a sit down production only MONTHS after opening on Broadway....

[metropolis10111]

Given the Six mania in the city right now it's understandable 

 

[Mister Matt]

seems really odd to open a sit down production only MONTHS after opening on Broadway....

It's a 16-week engagement.  Not sure if it is meant to stay or possibly launch a US tour.

[DoTheDood]

Man this show is going everywhere 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SIX-to-Bring-the-Histo-Remix-to-Australia-20190805

[YvanEhtNioj]

I just hope it doesnt go too hard, too fast. I thought it would want to let it settle on Broadway first but nah.. 

*In my Oprah voice**
"YOU GET A SIX AND YOU GET A SIX AND YOU GET A SIX. EVERY.BODY.GETS.A.SIX"

[VotePeron]

SIX seems to be doing what Be More Chill wishes it could’ve done - it’s trending online, has a big following and hype, and is actually able to pull through with real productions to meet demand. Conventional? No. But money is money. Sure, they could wait until the dust on Broadway settles, but why not strike on a US Tour & AUS run while it’s hot? It’s definitely a hot commodity and not an expensive one to run. Queens - queens everywhere!

[Mister Matt]

Well...I think it also helps that Six is a good show.

[JeaniusIsMe]

Chris Jones just put out a piece on the return Chicago engagement. As mentioned above, it's an initial 16-week engagement, separate cast from the Broadway show, but it has the goal of being a sit-down production after the initial engagement ends.

Considering the continuing buzz here about the show, and assuming it continues to build during the initial Broadway run/Tony season, this could be a solid hit again for Chicago (I've had non-theatre fan friends start asking me about it over the past week, wondering if they could get tickets - they were disappointed to hear they missed out). Plus, the house is small enough to pack in people continuously (assuming the overhead isn't too large). It's an interesting strategy, to be sure.

Here's the article (sorry, I don't know how to embed it): https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chris-jones/ct-ott-six-musical-back-chicago-0809-20190805-dhebyx3jdzfyfdinmlitxe6kqi-story.html

[Impossible2]

Mister Matt said: "Well...I think it also helps that Six is a good show."

I was just going to say that.

Looks like London have introduced 'Premium Seating' at 65 quid which is a bit cheeky considering it is literally only about 30 seats in a tiny theatre.

Hopefully they will use the money to fix the toilets x

It is sold out for the whole of August already, they really should move it to a bigger theatre.

[Marlothom]

I was lucky enough to be in Chicago for the closing performance and it was truly magical.  I will say, as much as I enjoyed Ms. Hicks as the original US Aragon, I really loved having a Latina in the role, it added to the diversity of the cast (which is what they are going for).   Nicole Kyoung-Mi was giving me Sara Ramirez vibes and I was living for it.   I hope they decide to take her with them - in a better fitted costume.   

[RagzJr]

I wonder, then, if the current US cast will be utilized for the Chicago engagement & tour while the Broadway production will feature a new cast.  

[DAME]

RagzJr said: "I wonder, then, if the current US cast will be utilized for the Chicago engagement & tour while the Broadway production will feature a new cast."

I can’t imagine.  It makes more financial sense for the to just recast .

[Bette's Turban]

DAME said: "RagzJr said: "I wonder, then, if the current US cast will be utilized for the Chicago engagement & tour while the Broadway production will feature a new cast."

I can’t imagine. It makes more financial sense for the to just recast ."

What great opportunities for young women lie ahead!   Very exiting!  I’m curious.. was Chicago shakes a rental?  Or were they producers as well?

[DAME]

Mister Matt said: "Well...I think it also helps that Six is a good show."

 

 Did you make it to closing?  Lots of fun social media on it.