One of a kind, no category...Thoughts on SIX

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One of the things that kept me sane in 2020 was listening to the music from Six. My kids got me into it and I soon found myself listening all the time and eventually learning the words and singing along. The music is so catchy and addictive. I knew that when it came to DC, I had to see it. Lo and behold, I finally got the chance to this past weekend and it was AMAZING!

There's only so much information you can get from listening to the songs. When they're paired with context from the live performance, it enhances the listening experience so much. I loved seeing the wives interact on stage. There were quite a few mic drops too. I love how they add a modern flair to the songs, so that even though the women existed a long time ago, their stories still carry relevance in the 21st century. 

Courtesy of Broadway at the National

All six women had so much energy and their voices were really powerful. I can't believe they have to do the show twice on some days, as there is so much involved, even in a ninety minute performance. I have some favorite songs when I listen to the music and seeing them performed live confirmed that they are still my favorites. Those would be "Don't Lose Ur Head" (Anne Boleyn) and "Get Down" (Anna of Cleves.) However, all the songs are great and I love listening to them. Those two just stand out the most for me. 

The set and costumes were awesome. Both were very flashy, but a lot of fun to look at. One of the women took off their costume to reveal a really shiny costume underneath. I also loved their hairstyles and how they fit their personalities. The set lit up in various ways and added another element to the story. I love when they did something that resembled a game show to explain how Henry selected Anna of Cleves. The set contributed to that part in such a fun way. 

There were some things in the show that surprised me and I enjoyed that a lot. I didn't expect certain things and it was nice to be caught off guard in that way. 

If you live in DC, Six is here until September. Otherwise, I hope it will be coming to a city near you soon. It's definitely worth checking out! If I have the chance to see it again, I would, just to pick up on some lines I missed the first time around and to be immersed in the energy and excitement again. 

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