A pop-concert staging of Tudor history opens at Teatro Gran Vía as SIX the Musical recasts Henry VIII's six wives as a competing girl band, each queen taking a solo turn to make the case that her marriage was the worst of the six.
What it is
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr each get a song built around a contemporary pop archetype, backed by an all-female live band, with the format modelled on a concert rather than a book musical: there's no set change between scenes, no interval, and the 80-minute runtime plays out as one continuous show performed in Spanish.
Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss created SIX, which has picked up more than 35 international awards since its debut, including the 2022 Tony for Best Original Score. Its songs have passed 5.5 billion combined streams, and the show reports over 3.5 million audience members worldwide across its various productions.
Why it's worth attending
The concert format sets SIX apart from a conventional book musical: there's no scenery to reset and no plot scenes between numbers, just six performers taking turns at the microphone across 80 minutes. That makes it one of the shorter, faster-paced options on Madrid's current theatre listings, and its Tony-winning score gives it a track record beyond the West End and Broadway runs it originated from.
Practical info
The show runs 80 minutes with no interval, so plan arrival and any drinks or toilet breaks accordingly. Performances are in Spanish. A 15% discount applies to select September performances; check the current offer before booking.
FAQ
How long does SIX the Musical run in Madrid?
The show runs 80 minutes with no interval, performed at Teatro Gran Vía from 12 September to 8 November 2026.
Is SIX the Musical in Madrid performed in Spanish or English?
The Madrid production at Teatro Gran Vía is performed entirely in Spanish.
What is SIX the Musical about?
It reimagines Henry VIII's six wives, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr, as a pop girl band competing to show whose marriage caused the most suffering.
How much are tickets for SIX the Musical Madrid?
Tickets start from €29 for Anfiteatro seating, with Patio de Butacas (main floor) priced from €59; a 15% discount applies to select September dates.
Who created SIX the Musical?
Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss created SIX, which has won more than 35 international awards including the 2022 Tony for Best Original Score.
