The End of an Era: What Six's Departure from Broadway Reveals About Our Changing Appetites The curtain will fall on Six, a musical that brought the six wives of Henry VIII to life in song, after a five year run on Broadway.
Its prolonged success can be attributed to its innovative approach to storytelling, which presented the six wives as competitors in a singing competition.
This bold move made it relatable to contemporary audiences, particularly younger viewers accustomed to competitive formats on reality TV shows.