Entertainment
'Six' to close Broadway production in January 2027
The Tony-winning musical will end its five-year run at the Lena Horne Theatre after experiencing recent audience declines.
The short version
- The hit Broadway musical 'Six' will perform its final show on January 3, 2027.
- Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the production won the 2022 Tony Award for best original score and recouped its $5 million initial cost in December 2022.
- The closure follows a drop in attendance, with audience capacity dropping to 50 to 60 percent during the spring.
- The franchise will continue international performances, including its ongoing West End production, various global tours, and an upcoming Spanish-language staging in Madrid.
Key facts
- The Broadway production of 'Six' will conclude its run on January 3, 2027.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The musical originally began Broadway previews in February 2020 before opening officially on October 3, 2021, following COVID-19 pandemic delays.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The show recouped its $5 million capitalization by December 2022 and earned the 2022 Tony Award for best original score.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Audience attendance fell to between 50 and 60 percent capacity during the spring.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Outside of Broadway, 'Six' maintains a presence in London's West End, international tours, cruise line performances, and a planned Spanish-language production in Madrid.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- ‘Six’ Will End Five-Year Broadway Run in JanuaryThe Hollywood Reporter metered