Broadway Musical Six Will Close January 2027
The Tony-winning production at the Lena Horne Theatre will end its run after more than 2,000 shows.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Dance
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The musical Six is set to conclude its Broadway run at the Lena Horne Theatre on January 3, 2027. By the time it closes, the production will have completed a total of 2,178 performances on Broadway.
Why it matters
The show gained significant popularity following its original debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and its 2021 Broadway opening. Its departure marks the end of a successful run that saw the production earn the 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score.
The production will finish its tenure with 2,178 total performances and 35 international awards won. This follows its 2022 Tony Award win for Best Original Score.
The players
Six
This musical is a contemporary retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII.
Lena Horne Theatre
This historic venue located in New York City has served as the Broadway home for the production.
The details
The Broadway production famously features sing-along shows, with a final iteration of this event scheduled to take place in late 2026. Prior to its current home at the Lena Horne Theatre, the musical premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Timeline
February 13, 2020: Six held its first Broadway preview.
October 3, 2021: The musical officially opened on Broadway.
August 14, 2026: A live capture film was released in U.S. and Canadian cinemas.
October 29, 2026: The production will hold its final sing-along performance.
January 3, 2027: The musical will play its final Broadway performance.
Industry Dynamics
The closure of long-running Broadway shows reflects the cyclical nature of the theater industry, where even award-winning productions eventually make room for new content. This follows the industry pattern established by the 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score, which validated the show's commercial and artistic success.
Fans can still experience the show through the live capture film that premiered in U.S. and Canadian theaters in August 2026. Additionally, theatergoers have until January 3, 2027, to secure tickets for the final live performances at the Lena Horne Theatre.
The takeaway
The end of this production highlights the importance of captured media in preserving live performances for a broader audience after a stage run concludes. Fans should prioritize viewing the recorded version or attending the final live shows to see the performance in its original Broadway context.
What happens next
The production will host a final sing-along performance on October 29, 2026, before concluding its run on January 3, 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the local arts scene in the New York City Dance section.
More information
For details on the national tour tickets and schedule, please visit the official production website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
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