SIX: THE MUSICAL (CHICAGO / BROADWAY)

[John Adams]

I want to skip a Broadway run and go "direct to video". 

I just think an (eventual) movie version will be really fun with a variety of artists like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears, Rhiana, Shakira, Katy Perry etc. It would be too expensive to put all the divas onstage for a Broadway run, but for a movie?

[YvanEhtNioj]

curel1 said: "So I'm watching some Six stuff on Youtube and apparently having American accents is a dealbreaker for some commenters. I mean, I know its Youtube, so I'm not expecting the best but I'm not seeing the problem here. The message is the same but some how the integrity of the show is gone cuz they're not doing British accents? I just don't see how it's bad.."

Id rather they talk with American accents than fake it like the Hamilton West End Cast. So cringe. 

[SporkGoddess]

I just listened to the studio recording, after reading this thread, and oh my God I love it. I haven't felt this way about a score since Great Comet. I'm going to try to see it in Chicago.

[bdn223]

I hope this show gets an an actual cast recording as the demo somehow at times feels simultaneously over produced and thin. Add to that only 2 of the queens actually ended up sticking with the show through its definitive West End production. If I had to guess though, and just basic logic would dictate that the eventual Broadway/Off broadway cast will get their own recording.

I do wonder though how much they plan on working the show from a creative perspective, instead of just tweaking it for American tastes. It reviews in Chicago, while positive do point out areas of improvement, which NYC critics will be much less forgiving towards.

[dramamama611]

Just grabbed my season tix for the ART -- first show is Six.  Very excited.

[gleek4114]

Saw the show tonight in Chicago and thought it was absolutely phenomenal. I went in expecting to love it, but I absolutely adored it. I was front row center with four of my friends and we just had a blast. Highlights personally were Abby Mueller as Seymour and Brittany Mack as Cleves. Mack was having a blast with us during the show, we all drove about 5 hours to see it, so needless to say we were happy to be there. I think this show is indisputably ready for a New York run, on or off broadway is yet to be seen, but I honestly think it could sustain a broadway run. I don’t think the length is an issue. The show feels absolutely perfect and very tight, and anything added would be superfluous.

Also for anyone wondering the cast comes out to sign at a makeshift barricade in the lobby by Door 1. All of the queens came out and were very gracious and giving with their time, posing for many pictures, signing merch, and just chatting with people about the show.

I honestly think this is going to be the next “it” show. The fans tonight weren’t super overwhelming at the stage door, but I definitely see the early stages of Hamilton/Dear Evan Hansen level hysteria, and it’s only been playing in Chicago for about two weeks. See it in Chicago, see it in Boston, because WHEN it transfers, you won’t be able to get a ticket.

[Mister Matt]

Just got out of the show. BIG FAT HIT. If they could make a small show like Hedwig work on Broadway, they could easily do it with this. I do think they could add one more group number in the middle to balance it out, but it's just wonderful as it is as well. And the audience ADORED it. Yes, the audience behaves like they're at a pop concert and it totally works in the show's favor. Hoping to see it again before it leaves Chicago. This cast is perfection.

[YvanEhtNioj]

I'm loving the reviews!

If it transfers, do you think it'll need to cast big-named actors?

[YvanEhtNioj]

I'm loving the reviews!

If it transfers, do you think it'll need to cast big-named actors?

[Shh_413]

If they add a new song, should they change the lyrics of "Six" (the song)? Since it's basically a lyrical callback to all the songs they sang.

[QueenAlice]

I’m in agreement with others that casting “big names” would be a deterrent to the balance of the production, but I expect I’d it does come to NYC you might have a cast of fairly established Broadway actors. I could see them, some time down the road, doing some kind of a concert or pop album redux using actual well known recording artists.

[YvanEhtNioj]

Shh_413 said: "If they add a new song, should they change the lyrics of "Six" (the song)? Since it's basically a lyrical callback to all the songs they sang."

Nah, they'd probably just add a couple group songs. 

[dramamama611]

Have we heard...is the Chicago cast coming to Boston, or is it an entirely different production?

[gleek4114]

They aren’t co-productions but they are all helmed by the same directors, so I’d expect replica productions (all from the British creative team). As for the cast no word yet. I really hope they keep the current cast. I understand the appeal of casting some broadway names eventually (Shoshana Bean’s Heart of Stone would be incredible), but I think this show will sell on very positive buzz and word of mouth, and therefore would give six lesser known actresses the chance to make names for themselves in a high profile project.

[seaweedjstubbs]

According to the audition notice for the ART’s upcoming season, all of the Queens have already been cast, so I’m assuming it will be the same cast as the Chicago production!

[YvanEhtNioj]

I can't remember which one, but one of the girls is going to a new production once Chicago is, so she's 100% not coming to ART.

[jon5202]

Current list of reviews of Chicago production:

https://www.theatreinchicago.com/six/reviews/10234/

 

[Mister Matt]

I hope this show gets an an actual cast recording as the demo somehow at times feels simultaneously over produced and thin.

I didn't listen to the recording until after I saw the show and while it's a decent recording, it's not nearly as dynamic as it could be.  Just the bits of dialogue add so much to the humor of the show.  I also think the Chicago cast sings the score better.  One of the biggest surprises in the cast is Abby Mueller.  I wasn't sure if she was right for it and she does seem to stand out a bit from the rest of the cast as a little more "white bread", but it ends up really working for her character and she absolutely NAILS her song.

I just scored tickets to see it again at the end of the month.  I've a feeling they'll probably extend it (if they can), but it's a small venue and it's already selling out fast.  With the reviews out and word of mouth, plus repeat visits like me, I think it'll quickly be a tough ticket to get.

[sjsolo]

Saw the show last week and fell in love with it! The actresses were great singers and I agree that the Abby nailed her number! Going again next month and can't wait. Hope the show continues to do well in Chicago! This is one definitely worth seeing again!

[Impossible2]

Mister Matt said: "I hope this show gets an an actual cast recording as the demo somehow at times feels simultaneously over produced and thin.

I didn't listen to the recording until after I saw the show and while it's a decent recording, it's not nearly as dynamic as it could be. Just the bits of dialogue add so much to the humor of the show. I also think the Chicago cast sings the score better. "

Only 2 of the latest London Cast are on the cast recording, the rest have all changed. Boleyn is probably the only one who isn't better vocally in the new cast. Her voice is a pitchy screechfest, but her comedic timing is impeccable.

They made a conscious effort to make the cast recording more like a proper pop album than a traditional cast album, hence there is no dialogue on it apart from Ex-Wives. It is a VERY well produced pop album.

If they put all the dialogue in it, there would be no point in seeing the show.

[DAME]

I just got tickets in the middle gallery.  Which are slightly more expensive than the lower gallery?  Can someone describe the house?  Also.. dinner recommendations in the area? 

[Impossible2]

DAME said: "Also.. dinner recommendations in the area?"

Macca's x

[DAME]

Impossible2 said: "DAME said: "Also.. dinner recommendations in the area?"

Macca's x"

Is tha McDonals?    Not McDonalds....  Some nice sit down place..

[ggersten]

There are restaurants on Navy Pier - but the quality is low and the prices are high.  There is/was a pretty good assortment of smaller restaurants on Illinois Avenue just a couple blocks off Navy Pier.

But, really, you should just pick a restaurant and then cab/uber/lyft it over to Navy Pier. 

[DAME]

ggersten said: "There are restaurants on Navy Pier - but the quality is low and the prices are high. There is/was a pretty good assortment of smaller restaurants on Illinois Avenue just a couple blocks off Navy Pier.

But, really, you should just pick a restaurant and then cab/uber/lyft it over to Navy Pier."

Got it.  Thank you so much for that info.  It is a weird early curtain and I hear the show is short.  So we might just head to Boystown after and do dinner around there.