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Dylan Mulvaney to Depart Six the Musical, Kirstin Maldonado to Take Over as Anne Boleyn
4/8/2026, 10:28:40 PM
Upcoming Transition in Cast
Dylan Mulvaney has announced her departure from the Broadway production of *Six the Musical*, with her final performance as Anne Boleyn scheduled for May 31, 2024. Mulvaney joined the cast on February 16, 2024, alongside fellow performers Abigail Barlow, Adrianna Hicks, Anna Uzele, Olivia Donalson, and Jasmine Forsberg. Notably, she will not perform from May 6 through May 10, 2024. Following her exit, Kirstin Maldonado, a three-time Grammy-winning vocalist and founding member of the a cappella group Pentatonix, will assume the role of Anne Boleyn starting June 1, 2024.
Background of Six the Musical
*Six the Musical* celebrated its official Broadway opening at the Lena Horne Theatre on October 3, 2021. The production has gained significant acclaim, becoming the longest-running show at the Lena Horne Theatre since its opening in 1926. The musical, which has won 23 awards including the 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score, presents the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII through a modern pop lens, celebrating themes of empowerment and resilience.
Cast Continuity and Future Performances
Maldonado's return to Broadway marks her second credit, having previously appeared in *Kinky Boots* in 2018. She will join the existing cast members, including Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Abigail Barlow as Katherine Howard, and Anna Uzele as Catherine Parr. The national tour of *Six* is currently active across the United States, with additional productions in London’s West End and various European cities.
Official Statements & Responses
The production team has expressed excitement about Maldonado's return to Broadway. The musical's co-directors, Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, noted the significance of the show's ongoing success and the anticipation surrounding the cast transition.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement of Mulvaney's departure has been met with support from fans, some critics have raised concerns about the frequent cast changes in popular productions, questioning the impact on audience engagement and continuity.
Verbatim Quotes
This transition in the cast of *Six the Musical* highlights the dynamic nature of Broadway productions, where talent continually evolves while maintaining the core narrative of historical figures reimagined through contemporary storytelling.
