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Trans Activist Dylan Mulvaney Takes Broadway by Storm

1/19/2026

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Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender activist and TikTok star, will debut on Broadway as Anne Boleyn in SIX on February 16.
The casting sparked mixed reactions online, including labeling it transphobic and praising diversity.
The production reimagines Henry VIII’s six wives to empower women.
Critics claim Mulvaney is stealing roles from cisgender women.
Producers have limited social media access amid backlash.

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Story summary

Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender activist and TikTok star, will debut on Broadway as Anne Boleyn in SIX on February 16.
The casting sparked mixed reactions online, including labeling it transphobic and praising diversity.
The production reimagines Henry VIII’s six wives to empower women.
Critics claim Mulvaney is stealing roles from cisgender women.
Producers have limited social media access amid backlash.