Pre-Broadway Tour

The Pre-Broadway Tour was a touring production of Six the Musical. It ran from 14 May to 22 December 2019, as a series of four sit-down engagements in Chicago, Cambridge, Edmonton, and St. Paul, before moving to Broadway.

Dates[]

Pre-Broadway Tour
Venue	Previews begin	Opening date	Closing date
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, Illinois, USA	14 May 2019	22 May 2019	4 August 2019
American Repertory Theater Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA	21 August 2019	24 August 2019	29 September 2019
Citadel Theatre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	1 November 2019	2 November 2019	24 November 2019
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts St. Paul, Minnesota, USA	29 November 2019	30 November 2019	22 December 2019

Casts[]

The Queens[]

Pre-Broadway Tour
14 May – 22 December 2019
Chicago
14 May – 23 June 2019	Catherine of Aragon	Anne Boleyn	Jane Seymour	Anna of Cleves	Katherine Howard	Catherine Parr	Alternates

	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	B/S/H	A/C/P
25 June – 20 July 2019
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Courtney Mack	Anna Uzele	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Courtney Mack	Anna Uzele	B/S/H	A/C/P
21 July – 4 August 2019
	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Courtney Mack	Anna Uzele	Mallory Maedke
	C/P	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Courtney Mack	Anna Uzele	A/B/S/H
Cambridge
21 August – 29 September 2019	Catherine of Aragon	Anne Boleyn	Jane Seymour	Anna of Cleves	Katherine Howard	Catherine Parr	Alternates

	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Courtney Mack	Anna Uzele	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Courtney Mack	Anna Uzele	B/S/H	A/C/P
Edmonton
1 – 16 November 2019	Catherine of Aragon	Anne Boleyn	Jane Seymour	Anna of Cleves	Katherine Howard	Catherine Parr	Alternates		Understudy

	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	B/S/H	A/C/P
17 – 24 November 2019
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert	Courtney Mack
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Abby Mueller	Brittney Mack	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	B/S/H	A/C/P	H
St. Paul
29 November – 10 December 2019	Catherine of Aragon	Anne Boleyn	Jane Seymour	Anna of Cleves	Katherine Howard	Catherine Parr	Alternate	Understudy

	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	Courtney Mack
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	C	A/P	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	B/S/H
11 – 22 December 2019
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Mallory Maedke	Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	Courtney Mack	Shantel Cribbs
	Adrianna Hicks	Andrea Macasaet	Mallory Maedke	A/P	Samantha Pauly	Anna Uzele	B/S/H	C

Ladies in Waiting[]

Pre-Broadway Tour
14 May – 22 December 2019
	Maggie Guitar	Bessie Bass	Joan Keys	Maria Drums
14 May – 4 August 2019
14 May – 4 August 2019	Kimi Hayes	Stacy McMichael	Julia Schade	Sarah Allen
21 August – 29 September 2019
21 August – 29 September 2019	Kimi Hayes	Kate Foss	Julia Schade	Elena Bonomo
1 – 24 November 2019
1 – 24 November 2019	Mo Lefever	Aretha Tillotson	Jen McMillan	Allyson MacIvor
29 November – 22 December 2019
29 November – 22 December 2019	Kimi Hayes	Michelle Osbourne	Julia Schade	Elena Bonomo

History[]

Chicago[]

Following the success in the UK, it was announced on 20 December 2018 that Six would have its North American premiere in Chicago, replacing the cancelled world premiere of Bedknobs and Broomsticks, running from 14 May to 30 June 2019.^[1] The production was likely a Broadway tryout.^[2] Casting was released on 28 March 2019, and featured Adrianna Hicks (Aragon), Andrea Macasaet (Boleyn), Abby Mueller (Seymour), Brittney Mack (Cleves), Samantha Pauly (Howard), and Anna Uzele (Parr), with Mallory Maedke and Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert as alternates.^[3] The production began in previews on 14 May 2019, before officially opening on 22 May 2019 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

A week after its opening night, Six announced it would be extending through 4 August 2019.^[4] Samantha Pauly (Howard) left the show temporarily on 23 June 2019, with Courtney Mack serving as her replacement. Adrianna Hicks (Aragon) left the show temporarily on 20 July 2019, with alternate Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert serving as her replacement. On 1 August 2019, it was announced that the Six would transfer to Broadway in 2020.^[5]

The engagement concluded on 4 August 2019, where it was announced that Six would return to Chicago in 2020, which ultimately served as the launch of the first National Tour.^[6]

Cambridge[]

On 24 April 2019, it was announced that Six would open the 2019/2020 season at the American Repertory Theater, running from 21 August to 27 September 2019.^[7]^[8] Casting was confirmed on 15 July 2019, with the cast of the Chicago production reprising their roles, with Adrianna Hicks returning as Catherine of Aragon and Courtney Mack continuing as Katherine Howard.^[9] Previews began on 21 August 2019, before opening on 24 August 2019 at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The engagement concluded on 29 September 2019, after extending for three additional performances.^[10] Courtney Mack (Howard) departed the show on its closing night.

Edmonton[]

On 28 January 2019, it was announced that Six would make its Canadian premiere for the 2019/2020 season at the Citadel Theatre, running from 2 to 24 November 2019.^[11]^[12] Casting was confirmed on 12 July 2019, with the original cast of the Chicago production reprising their roles, with Samantha Pauly returning as Katherine Howard.^[13] A preview performance was held on 1 November 2019, before opening the following day at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta.

Former-replacement Courtney Mack returned as an understudy for Katherine Howard on 17 November 2019. The engagement concluded on 24 November 2019.

St. Paul[]

On 29 July 2019, it was announced that Six would have a fourth limited engagement at The Ordway, running from 29 November to 22 December 2019.^[14] Casting was confirmed in the fall, with the original cast of the Chicago production reprising their roles, with former-replacement and understudy Courtney Mack returning as an alternate.^[15]^[16] Just days before the engagement, it was announced that Abby Mueller (Seymour) had temporarily left the show, with alternate Mallory Maedke serving as her replacement.^[17]^[18] Although not officially announced, Brittney Mack (Cleves) had also temporarily left the show, with alternate Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert serving as her replacement.^[19] A preview performance was held on 29 November 2019, before opening the following day at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota.

On 11 December 2019, Shantel Cribbs joined the production as an understudy for Anna of Cleves. The production closed on 22 December 2019, with Cribbs departing the show. The production ultimately transferred to Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York City, New York.

Gallery[]

"But I didn't look as good as I did in my pic..."
To view the Pre-Broadway Tour gallery, click here.

References[]

Navigation[]

North American Tours

The Queens	Principals	Khaila Wilcoxon • Gerianne Pérez • Kristina Leopold • Chani Maisonet • Storm Lever • Zan Berube • Cassie Silva • Gaby Albo • Jasmine Forsberg • Amina Faye • Natalie Paris • Kelly Denice Taylor • Olivia Donalson • Terica Marie • Danielle Mendoza • Didi Romero • Aline Mayagoitia • Courtney Mack • Alizé Cruz • Gabriela Carrillo • Sydney Parra • Courtney Mack • Adriana Scalice • Tasia Jungbauer
	Alternates	Cassie Silva† • Erin Ramirez • Kelsee Kimmel • Kelly Denice Taylor • Cecilia Snow† • Aryn Bohannon† • Jana Larell Glover • Taylor Pearlstein • Taylor Sage Evans • Carlina Parker • Amaya White • Hailey Lewis† • Caroline Siegrist
	Universal Alternates	Marilyn Caserta • Cassie Silva • Wesley Carpenter
	Temp. Alternates	Keirsten Nicole Hodgens • Cassie Silva • Aryn Bohannon • Kelly Denice Taylor • Kelsee Kimmel • Erin Ramirez
Ladies in Waiting	Principals	Rose Laguaña • Liz Faure • Beth Callen • Netta Sherrell • Sterlyn Termine • Emily Davies • Jo Ann Daugherty‡ • Katie Coleman‡ • Valerie Maze‡ • Lena Gabrielle‡ • Jane Cardona‡ • Lizzie Webb‡ • Paige Durr • Caroline Moore • Kami Lujan • Camila Mennitte Pereyra
Ladies in Waiting	Subs	Valerie Maze☨ • Angela Chan☨ • Lena Gabrielle☨ • Jane Cardona☨ • Sheela Ramesh☨ • Katie Coleman☨ • Angela Chan☨ • Valerie Maze☨ • Kelsi Fulton☨

The Queens	Principals	Khaila Wilcoxon • Storm Lever • Jasmine Forsberg • Natalie Paris • Olivia Donalson • Didi Romero • Courtney Mack • Gabriela Carrillo
	Alternates	Cassie Silva† • Erin Ramirez • Kelsee Kimmel • Kelly Denice Taylor
	Universal Alternate	Marilyn Caserta
	Temp. Alternates	Keirsten Nicole Hodgens • Aryn Bohannon
Ladies in Waiting	Principals	Rose Laguaña • Netta Sherrell • Jo Ann Daugherty‡ • Valerie Maze‡ • Paige Durr
Ladies in Waiting	Subs	Valerie Maze☨ • Angela Chan☨

The Queens	Principals	Gerianne Pérez • Kristina Leopold • Chani Maisonet • Zan Berube • Cassie Silva • Gaby Albo • Amina Faye • Kelly Denice Taylor • Terica Marie • Danielle Mendoza • Aline Mayagoitia • Alizé Cruz • Sydney Parra • Courtney Mack • Adriana Scalice • Tasia Jungbauer
	Alternates	Cecilia Snow† • Aryn Bohannon† • Jana Larell Glover • Taylor Pearlstein • Kelly Denice Taylor • Taylor Sage Evans • Carlina Parker • Amaya White • Hailey Lewis† • Caroline Siegrist
	Universal Alternates	Marilyn Caserta • Cassie Silva • Wesley Carpenter
	Temp. Alternates	Cassie Silva • Kelly Denice Taylor • Kelsee Kimmel • Erin Ramirez
Ladies in Waiting	Principals	Liz Faure • Beth Callen • Rose Laguaña • Sterlyn Termine • Netta Sherrell • Emily Davies • Katie Coleman‡ • Lena Gabrielle‡ • Jane Cardona‡ • Lizzie Webb‡ • Caroline Moore • Kami Lujan • Camila Mennitte Pereyra
Ladies in Waiting	Subs	Lena Gabrielle☨ • Jane Cardona☨ • Sheela Ramesh☨ • Katie Coleman☨ • Angela Chan☨ • Valerie Maze☨ • Kelsi Fulton☨

The Queens	Principals	Gerianne Pérez • Zan Berube • Amina Faye • Terica Marie • Aline Mayagoitia • Sydney Parra • Courtney Mack • Adriana Scalice
	Alternates	Cecilia Snow† • Aryn Bohannon† • Jana Larell Glover • Taylor Pearlstein • Kelly Denice Taylor
	Universal Alternates	Marilyn Caserta • Cassie Silva • Wesley Carpenter
	Temp. Alternates	Cassie Silva • Kelly Denice Taylor • Kelsee Kimmel • Erin Ramirez
Ladies in Waiting	Principals	Liz Faure • Beth Callen • Rose Laguaña • Sterlyn Termine • Katie Coleman‡ • Lena Gabrielle‡ • Jane Cardona‡ • Caroline Moore • Kami Lujan
Ladies in Waiting	Subs	Lena Gabrielle☨ • Jane Cardona☨ • Sheela Ramesh☨ • Katie Coleman☨ • Angela Chan☨ • Valerie Maze☨ • Kelsi Fulton☨

The Queens	Principals	Kristina Leopold • Cassie Silva • Kelly Denice Taylor • Danielle Mendoza • Alizé Cruz • Adriana Scalice
	Alternates	Aryn Bohannon† • Taylor Sage Evans • Carlina Parker • Amaya White
	Universal Alternate	Wesley Carpenter
Ladies in Waiting	Principals	Rose Laguaña • Sterlyn Termine • Netta Sherrell • Jane Cardona‡ • Kami Lujan
Ladies in Waiting	Subs	Kelsi Fulton☨

The Queens	Principals	Chani Maisonet • Gaby Albo • Kelly Denice Taylor • Danielle Mendoza • Alizé Cruz • Tasia Jungbauer
The Queens	Alternates	Hailey Lewis† • Taylor Sage Evans • Carlina Parker • Amaya White • Caroline Siegrist
Ladies in Waiting	Principals	Rose Laguaña • Emily Davies • Lizzie Webb‡ • Camila Mennitte Pereyra
Ladies in Waiting	Subs	Kelsi Fulton☨

[1] ttps://playbill.com/article/new-musical-six-about-wives-of-king-henry-viii-will-play-chicago-shakespeare-theater

[2] ttps://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-six-chicago-shakespeare-1221-story.html

[3] ttps://playbill.com/article/adrianna-hicks-abby-mueller-more-to-lead-chicago-shakespeare-theaters-six

[4] ttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SIX-Extends-Chicago-Run-Through-August-4th-20190530

[5] ttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/01/theater/six-musical-broadway.html

[6] ttps://playbill.com/article/broadway-bound-six-musical-will-play-chicago-return-engagement-in-2020

[7] ttps://playbill.com/article/dave-malloy-and-rachel-chavkins-moby-dick-musical-six-more-set-for-american-repertory-theaters-20192020-season

[8] ttps://american-rep-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/12174429/A.R.T.-Announces-SIX-FINAL-u2.pdf

[9] ttps://playbill.com/article/adrianna-hicks-abby-mueller-more-to-reprise-six-performances-at-american-repertory-theater

[10] ttps://playbill.com/article/broadway-bound-six-adds-performances-to-boston-bow

[11] ttps://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/citadels-new-season-see-more-shows-in-more-theatres-in-2019-20

[12] ttps://citadeltheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Media_Release_-_2019.20_Season_Announcement.pdf

[13] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1Rll4nWGt/

[14] ttps://playbill.com/article/six-continues-american-conquest-with-ordway-engagement-this-fall

[15] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/B2j0ng8n5KW/

[16] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/B3cgF2GlLOI/

[17] ttps://playbill.com/article/mallory-maedke-to-play-jane-seymour-in-minnesotas-pre-broadway-run-of-six

[18] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/B5YGMPVpt5C/

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