Here’s your chance to see Broadway’s ‘SIX’ for free in Fresno
It’s easy to find six reasons why the musical “SIX,” which opens April 1 and runs through April 6 at Fresno’s Saroyan Theatre, is the biggest local theater event of the year. Quick countdown:
6. Catherine of Aragon.
5. Anne Boleyn.
4. Jane Seymour.
3. Anna of Cleves.
2. Katherine Howard.
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1. Catherine Parr.
Henry VIII’s six wives take center stage at Broadway’s hit musical — so much so that the all-powerful monarch doesn’t even get a cameo. By transforming history’s most famous Tudor wives into pop stars, the night becomes a rousing anthem to women’s empowerment.
“SIX” is still packing crowds in on Broadway, which is a seventh (and bonus) reason why It’s Fresno’s big theater event of the year.
To celebrate, we’re giving away two pairs of tickets to lucky members of The Munro Review.
The tickets are for the Thursday, April 3 performance.
(A special thanks to Broadway in Fresno for making these giveaways possible.)
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To enter this giveaway, leave a reply on this post (see the comments field below) answering this question: Which of Henry’s six wives is your favorite and why? (Or, if you prefer, you can just say why you want to see the show.) Deadline to enter is 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. The winner will be picked at random and notified by email.
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Javier Cabrera
As a huge broadway in Fresno fan, I would love to be picked to see SIX! A great night of empowered women, music, fun is just what we need nowadays. Thank you Donald for the chance.
Steph
Jane Seymour. Not only did she give birth to Henry’s heir, but she actually made it to not get beheaded by Henry.
Plus her modern namesake is never-ending gorgeous.
Anjali Kapoor-Davis
Picking one is difficult, they are unique and fascinating women. Anne Boleyn is a complex character and my favorite because she knew what she wanted and went after it. She didn’t want to be just another mistress. Thank you for the opportunity to see the show!
Kimberly Hauxhurst
Anna of Cleves! She outlived that old king and lived well on her OWN. You go Girl!
Kristy Page
This show is amazing and I’d love to see it!
Erick Rozigas
I am a huge fan of Musicals and would love to see six!
Rosie Rodriguez
Yes Pick Erick!!!!
Amanda Mandas
Jane Seymour. Would love to see the show!!!
Vania Ryan
I’ve always wanted to see this show, can’t wait for it!
Shannon Avila
I would love to win these tickets for a dear friend who’s a huge fan!
Erin Connor
Anne Boleyn – she was such a bold and intelligent woman even outside her relationship with Henry VIII. Her short life was fascinating.
Chelsea Sellick
catherine of aragon, she was dealt such a bad hand. i would love to see this play, i’ve heard good things 🙏🏼
Ben boone
As a huge dan of musicals I’d love to experience this empowering show! And of course Jane Seymour is the coolest of the cool
Emily Shepard
Catherine of Aragon is my favvv
Laura
Looks great, I would love to see Six!
Amanda Mandas
I am a huge fan and would love to see it!!
Haley
Anne of Cleaves is awesome. But I find all the rest of them interesting too. Especially Anne Boleyn. I guess I’m into Anne’s.
Jessica Cargin
Kathrine Howard is my favorite especially in Six! All you wanna do is one of my favorite songs and I just love how the song shows Kathrine’s depth as a person!
SUSAN MARIE MC ANDREW
I’d really enjoy seeing Six.
Thanks
Ann-Marie Kraft
I don’t have a favorite wife but my favorite thing to do is watch Broadway musicals! I would LOVE to see this show.
Sheila Perkins
I love musicals and would love to see Six!
Chasity Ferriera
I’ve been wanting to see this for years and I am so glad it’s here in Fresno! Thank you for the opportunity to win tickets!
David Gearhart
Broadway in Fresno; what could be better ? Well, I visited one of Ann of Cleves houses in England.
Joanna McCloskey-Dalldorf
Anne Boleyn of course. Of all the wives she certainly seemed to have the most dramatic rise and fall. You have to appreciate a woman who really knows how to bring the mayhem.
Tori Dermer
This production looks stunning!! The costuming, lighting, etc. all look so cool and I’d love to get to experience this show and take my twin with me to make a great memory <3 Ty for the giveaway and I hope I can win! 🙂
Bell Montes
Anne Boleyn! By far the best song in the musical! I listen to it non stop!
Gabriel Villegas
Catherine Parr because she left a legacy apart from being married to Henry and that is what she wanted to be remembered for.
Josh Ryan
Anne Boleyn because she’s a strong-willed and intelligent woman who refuses to be intimidated by Henry’s power, and her determination to reform the English church and secure her daughter Elizabeth’s future is truly admirable.
Max Sellick
My favorite wife of King Henry was Natalie Portman, she’s just a great actor so I got to give it up to her. Scarlett Johanson was okay too.
Josiah Poynter
Anne Boleyn was absolutely unhinged (in the best way), and here are six reasons why her lore is the wildest of all Henry VIII’s wives:
She Finessed an Entire Kingdom for a Crown – Most women Henry slept with just got jewels and castles, but Anne held out for a whole-ass throne. She made Henry rewrite the country’s religious laws, ditch the Pope, and launch the English Reformation just to marry her.
People Thought She Was a Witch – Rumors flew that she had a sixth finger, a “devil’s mark” on her body, and that she bewitched Henry into loving her. Some even whispered that Elizabeth I (her daughter) was actually the Antichrist because of Anne’s supposed sorcery.
She Was the Medieval Regina George – Anne was smart, stylish, and influenced an entire court’s fashion. Ladies copied her French gowns and flirtatious manner, while noblemen fawned over her—until they were accused of being her lovers and executed.
She Might Have Trolled Henry Even After Death – Some say her ghost haunts the Tower of London, Hever Castle, and Blickling Hall, sometimes carrying her severed head. A real-life Bloody Mary legend.
Her Execution Was a Theatrical Spectacle – She kept her composure like a boss, gave an elegant speech, and even paid the executioner. Henry went so extra with her beheading that he hired a French swordsman instead of the usual English axe (as if that made it classier).
Her “Curse” Seemingly Ruined Henry’s Life – After she died, Henry never had another successful marriage. Jane Seymour died, Anne of Cleves ghosted him, Catherine Howard got executed, and he ended up obese, paranoid, and covered in sores. Some say Anne’s downfall cursed his entire reign.
Robert Boro
Anne Boleyn (2nd wife) was my favorite. She was born and bread for aristocracy, educated in France and the Netherlands, sequestered and unsuspecting until brought to the court as a lady in waiting. When the King annulled his first marriage to we’d Anne, she was treated horribly by the system and the king. I have great empathy for her strength and her sad demise. She was also a catalyst for the reformation!
Denise Rush
My favorite queen is Ann Boleyn! She was young, beautiful, fierce and worked hard to get what she wanted! My favorite song is Heart of Stone (sung by Jane Seymour) and I would love to see it live! I’m in socal but planning to make the trip for SIX!