Lena Horne Theatre

Review: A Visual Masterpiece (with a Knee-Crushing Reality) Rating: ★★★★☆ The Lena Horne Theatre is a stunning contradiction. Walking into the auditorium feels like stepping directly into a high-society 1920s gala; the preservation of the murals and the ornate details is breathtaking. It is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful rooms in New York. However, that beauty comes with a physical price if you happen to be "vertically gifted." The Atmosphere The theater is not showing its age in the slightest—it’s polished, gilded, and glowing. It maintains an intimate energy that makes you feel like you're part of the performance rather than just a face in the crowd. Even the bathrooms, while tiny and clearly designed for a past century, add a certain "shabby-chic" historical authenticity to the night. The Comfort (or Lack Thereof) A word of warning for the tall: If you are over 6 feet, prepare for a battle. The seating remains the theater's only true giveaway of its age. The legroom is virtually non-existent, and after 90 minutes, a "horrible cramp" isn't just a possibility—it’s a guarantee. You are essentially paying for a world-class show and a side of orthopedic distress. The Verdict Go for: The incredible sightlines, the historic charm, and the sheer elegance of the space. Avoid if: You’re over 5'10 or someone who values blood flow to the lower extremities, do whatever it takes to snag an aisle seat. Your knees will thank you, even if the person trying to get past you for a bathroom break doesn't.

Our recent Broadway outing was unforgettable, made even better by the theatre’s unbeatable location—just a short walk from our hotel in Times Square. The Lena Horne Theatre truly impressed us with its layout and seating design. No matter where you sit, the space gives you a sense of closeness to the stage, creating an intimate and immersive experience. We were seated just three rows from the front, and from the moment the lights dimmed, we were completely entertained. We saw SIX, and the cast was nothing short of phenomenal. The show delivered everything we hoped for and more. Each queen’s story was cleverly told, blending historical moments with modern musical influences that kept the energy high and the audience engaged. The witty storytelling, powerful vocals, and fresh perspective from each wife made the performance both meaningful and wildly fun. It’s a must‑see musical for anyone who loves sharp humor, great music, and a bold reimagining of history. The theatre itself added to the experience with its excellent seating options, including upper private side balconies and both lower and upper levels that offer great views. It’s a wonderful venue that enhances the magic of the show. And the website's stage view from seating selection is on point, it really allows for which selection to order. Overall, an exceptional night on Broadway—highly recommended.

This is such an underrated Broadway theater! It is HUGE, beautiful, and almost feels like a castle. The employees are lovely and passionate, and definitely help to make a fun experience. I sat in the balcony and far to the right, but the view was still lovely. Truly a great theater to attend, and if you are seeing “Six” (the show currently playing), you are in for a wonderful time!

My wife and I had the chance to see the Michael Jackson musical on Broadway, and it was truly extraordinary. From start to finish, the show was filled with unbelievable talent, energy, and emotion. The performers were absolutely outstanding — the level of singing, dancing, and stage presence was breathtaking. Every scene captured the essence of Michael Jackson’s artistry, and the choreography was electrifying. You could feel the passion and dedication in every movement. The production itself was spectacular, with incredible visuals, powerful storytelling, and of course, iconic music that brought the entire audience to life. It wasn’t just a concert — it was a full theatrical experience that honored the legacy of one of the greatest entertainers of all time. We walked out amazed and inspired. It’s a must-see for any fan of Michael Jackson, and honestly, for anyone who appreciates world-class Broadway performances. An unforgettable night.

Beautiful venue to experience Broadway at its finest. It is a small enough place to really feel like you are close to all the action on stage. It is also large enough that you do not feel like you are so far back or so far up that you are disconnected. Just right and with beautiful accents in the theater itself.

My first musical and certainly won’t be last! Thank you so much to the cast and the crew for putting on a wonderful performance! The lights, music and dancing were incredible and exceeded my standards completely! After the show I bought a poster and got it signed by 4 of the queens! Thank you so much :) <3

Went to see Six the musical with my boyfriend Valentine’s Day weekend. It was an amazing show. The ladies were all hilarious and they kept the crowd laughing. Will definitely be going to see the play again!! Probably this summer.

Beautiful, intimate theater with great views no matter where you sit. How awesome to have "Six" running in the only theater on Broadway named after a black woman 🥰 What a great womanhood and herstory win ✨️💖

Unlike most of the rest of the audience, and most of our family group that attended, my wife and I were not thrilled by this show. In fact, my wife would have walked out had we not been there together with me wanting to stay. Much too loud, no great tunes, many of the words shouted somewhat indistinctly. Like a mediocre rock concert where we were sitting too close to the speakers. On the plus side, keeping my rating above a two, a fun concept with an attractive socio-political message, great dancing and costumes

Saw Six as part of 2 for 1 Broadway week! Everyone had been raving about this show and one of the must sees. Overall, Six was a good show to tell the story of Henry VIII's six wives...definitely won't forget "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!" Probably the best song and most memorable. Six is one of the shorter Broadway shows with a run time of about 80 minutes with no intermission. Each of the wives tells their stories...some were livelier than others. Good history lesson to learn about each of the wives and their lives...

I took my nephew, who is 14, to the show. I was worried he wouldn't like or get it, but he loved it! The show was phenomenal. The colors, music, and dancing storyline were all so good! The process of leaving and coming in was quick. The show was at 2 pm, and doors opened promptly at 1:30 pm. By 1:45 pm, we were in our seats (the line was around the block to get in). Everyone who worked in the theatre was so lovely and accommodating. The women's bathroom was very long, but it moved pretty quickly. They offered cute Merchandise and cute drinks named after the girls. I will be back to watch the show again.

MY FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW!!! I have seen SIX 7 times, and I'd see it every day if i could! It is the perfect show length;there is no intermission. It is such a fun and upbeat show. You will leave with the songs stuck in your head! The cast is absolutely incredible. I could seriously watch this show every single day and never get sick of it!!!! This is always my go-to recommendation!

I have to start by saying I and not a play or show person. I brought my daughter here as a gift and was blown away by how good the show was. Like a small concert very cool and the cast was so talented and beautiful. Highly recommend this show!

This was a very good and big surprise. My daughter saw it earlier this year and raved about it but what does a 16 year know. She pushed me to hear the soundtrack and I fell in love with the beats. Took my wife for our 22nd anniversary and WOW - the most awesome time and production in our Broadway. It's up there with Hamilton. The ladies singing individually were beautiful and sang to an extreme that left my mouth open. Together, all six had a harmony that was effortless and just attracted you into the play more. The ladies at the instruments were supreme and left me wanting to learn to play guitar and bass. The entire show felt like a major concert. The only negative thing is it ended. I could've stayed another hour or two listening to those ladies sing. Boppin to the music on the second row of the mezzanine and seeing my wife smile and enjoy herself really made the night for us. And the best part of the evening: I got a history lesson through six beautiful women and their voices.l - sorry it's the teacher in me. Overall - go see this production, listen to the soundtrack on Apple Music (like me now as I type) and look up the history of these wives.

Absolutely LOVED this show! The singers were AMAZING! The set is simple but the lighting makes it so much fun. Feels like a concert. I liked how it was 90 mins which felt like a great length. Really really enjoyed. Very funny. This show is definitely a spectacle!

This show is immaculate! Showcasing the six wives of Henry VIII like you've never seen before. The energy and talent of the cast are truly remarkable. They blend catchy pop tunes with historical storytelling. Each wife gets her moment to shine, and the standout performances make it hard to pick a favorite... they all NAILED it! Don't miss this royal extravaganza! Highly recommend

If given the chance, I'd watch this show every. Single. Week! It was my first Broadway show, and I'm so thankful I had such a fun, energetic and charismatic introduction to broadway! The cast was amazing and I loved that it was an all female ensemble. This show is perfect for all ages and appropriate enough for anyone 13+. The merchandise selection was pretty robust and I'd say the prices were comparable to any other show. The theater location is in an amazing spot and very easy to get to.

One of the best musicals I've ever seen. All female cast and female band, incredible music and dancing, non-stop action. I don't know how the cast and crew do it, but hats off to them. I won tickets through the lottery, so really lucked out. I would definitely see this again. And the music, I can't stop gushing. 80 min straight run without an intermission.

For me, Six epitomizes the Broadway experience. It offers resplendent razzle-dazzle, opens perspectives, enthralls, enchants, and delights. With a run time under an hour and a half--no intermission required--this bite-size show was painlessly easy to consume while packing a powerful punch. I think it'd be easily approachable by youths and adults alike. Everyone can take something away from this production. Somehow, the writers took a basic premise, the six wives of Henry VIII, and layered in so much more: themes of women empowerment, redemption, and community. All performed via a vast array of contemporary pop musical styles. The industry awards Six has already garnered speak for themselves, but it's been awhile since I've been personally compelled to gush about a Broadway show. The hype is real. Book your tix; Six doesn't disappoint. (Complete aside: my first reaction upon seeing this page was that something must be amiss. There's absolutely no possible way that there are only five reviews preceding mine. Considering how much attention Six has already received, I'm boggled at how little love it's gotten on Yelp. Step it up, folks.)

This exuberant broadway show had the true misfortune of opening at the beginning of the pandemic, which can be the only reason it has not gotten as much attention as it deserves. Although the multitude of awards Six recently got speak for this show's true quality, I am going to add my two cents here in an attempt to increase the low number of reviews it has on Yelp. Six has the innovative idea to make history fun and informative by giving historical figures a 21st century voice. It teaches the audience the hardships of the six wives of Henry the 8th through each song, which reveals the story of each of the wives one at a time and brings it all together under the themes of fighting women's abuse and empowering women. What's even more impressive is that Six achieves this in around 90 minutes without the need of an intermission. Sure, there are some swear words here and there, so you may want to be careful bringing your little one to this particular show, but the choice of language used makes the show all the more compelling. Each of the six actresses have amazing talent to not only sing with a wide range and depth, but also act and dance beautifully as they are mid-sing. The songs are well-written with funny lyrics and are extremely catchy. Six gave me a similar feeling of happiness as when I first saw Kinky Boots with Billy Porter in its original cast. I left the theater with six words in my mind: "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived." Thank you for a brilliant cast and a great production.

Impeccable vocals and riffs and runs. The talent is next level. I busted out laughing at the green woman. Electric sound. Nonstop and no lags in the show. Quick in and out. We won the lottery and we had phenomenal seats!

This caps off the 17th Broadway show I've had the pleasure of attending. Been hearing about this show from a few friends and by luck of Broadway lottery, we sat in the very first row. Wow!! The energy was effervescent. What a fierce, fun, and real show. It felt more like a pop concert than a musical, but all the musical numbers were carried splendidly by everyone on stage. I couldn't ask for anything more. The Lena Horne Theater is a beautiful and intimate space for this fabulous musical, and the staff there are super nice and courteous. I saw some helping audience members take photos even after the show ended.

This show should be off-broadway!! Do not like to compare to other shows, because every show has a unique taste, but this show didn't taste like anything. I thought I would see Henry VIII, to understand the relationship between his wives. But this one made it like a concert, if it is your first show you have seen on Broadway, my be it's the best to you, but not for me.

Great show! Very entertaining, the performers were all great. The show runs about 90 min without intermission & the time flew by. Definitely recommend.

This show was great! It was the only show my mom and I bought tickets for in advance of our NYC trip because we knew we wanted to see it. We were seated in the 2nd to last row of the balcony off the middle aisle and still had a great experience. The music and vocals of the cast were strong. Highly recommend the show! As other reviews mentioned the line to get in did go to the end of the block then turned around the corner. Once inside the merchandise line was well run (we got ornaments). There were fun themed cocktails upstairs for each queen (we didn't try them).

SIX easily dethroned my prior favorite Broadway show. The show itself is a pop concert that features King Henry VIII's wives, or rather for the sake of this review, queens. I mean, should you watch the show, you know that's what they are - queens, magnificent queens. At around an hour and a half, this is probably one of the shortest shows you'll see on Broadway, but it's a concert and there's no intermission, so keep that in mind. Tickets are expensive now as this only premiered a few months ago, but believe me that the money is well spent. The story goes that they're essentially a pop group fighting to see who is the lead singer. This, mixed in with some history, has the queens with their own solos, as well as their group songs. It's entertaining, it's educational, and it's elucidating. Please do yourself a favor and check this one out, especially if you believe in girl power. These queens might as well be the modern Spice Girls. Not even kidding.

OH MY GAWD THIS BROADWAY SHOW IS FABULOUS!!!!! 80 minute run time sans intermission of just high energy singing. If all of history (herstory) was taught this way, I think everyone would remember a lot more. Truly a creative way to remember the 6 wives of Henry VIII. Be sure to read the biographies of the 6 wives in the play bill to find their "Queenspiration" - made the show that much more entertaining as their songs/attire were styled off of certain pop singers. Just to note: The Lena Horne theater is small so there's really not a bad seat in the house, but the hallway to enter/exit is a little crammed and bathrooms are upstairs only.

I absolutely LOVED this show! It's about the six wives of King Henry VIII. They perform as if they are a rock band in search of their lead singer. The one who had the worst time with henry gets to be the lead singer! It was told from a different perspective than usual and had a lot of great music and comedy. I actually won the lottery for tickets which I highly recommend trying if you are local and can go the next day and if you have the patience to keep trying! It's definitely a great way to see this show if you are on a budget because lottery tickets are $35 including fees!

An amazing show from start to finish. What a fun and fresh new take on a well known story. The 10 piece ensemble keeps it going and keeps you engaged. I love the lack of an intermission! If you have the chance to see it I HIGHLY recommend.

Fun musical, it's an all female cast and band. Came here for Broadway Week. We sat at front mezzanine row C on the left side. The seats were comfortable at this theater too. The women's bathroom was clean and had a decent number of stalls so the line moved fast.

Wow the energy of Six is just spectacular. Ninety minutes of non-stop action and a great story line! Highly recommend Six to any Broadway musical fans or just fans of good entertainment in general.

At the beginning of the show, I was wondering about this show. Some of the actresses do not have a classically beautiful appearance. However, by about 15 minutes in, I did not care what they looked like. By 30 minutes, I could see how all of them have real star power and I could not take my eyes off of them. The show is awesome! As has been described, it is a history of HVIII's wives simplified and made funny. Each actress plays their role perfectly and we grow to love all of them. The writing and choreography are brilliant. The actresses can convey soooo much information from their intonation, facial expression but also the way they move their bodies in dance and at rest.

What a FANTASTIC cast! This was my first show on Broadway show and it didn't disappoint. Brittney Mack kills it and the rest of the cast is awesome too. Theatre staff were very friendly!

Great show! It was the last show we saw before the shut down and the first show we saw after - this time I brought my daughters. The show is one act of fun! The music is great, and the talent is amazing. The actresses are able convey a ton of emotion while maintaining a pop music feel. I would highly recommend.

The story of Henry the 8th's 6 wives. A combination of Rap & Hip Hop telling the story each wife. 80minutes without an intermission. Fast paced and energetic. The actors had great voices and super choreography.

So my review has more to do with the pricing vs the performance. We purchased 3 tickets for the show and it was wonderful but I was very surprised that it was only about 70 minutes with no intermission. The show started ironically 6 minutes late and we were out on the street at the 80 minute mark. Now that not be a major issue if the show pricing was $60 a ticket, but we paid $100+ for orchestra left tickets in the back. So it was about $1.42 a minute. I just would have enjoyed a few more songs bring me back to $1 per minute. The peasants request more time with the royals.

Encore! Encore! Encore! These ladies killed it! This was our favorite theater on our weeklong Broadway trip. The show itself rocked from beginning to end with very talented female vocals. The comedy was a hit with the audience as well as the ladies delivered all the punchlines with energy and confidence. Their vocal performances were all equally impressive and the show is so well-written! This show goes in my top list of shows I've ever seen!

Six is a funny, high energy, never-boring, concert-style musical where the six wives of Henry the VIII tell their story in the style of pop divas competing for the top queen "crown." The concept is about as far as you can get from an Anything Goes-esque, big band musical, but that's ok! I can assure you that you will be clapping along to each one of the queens as they try to win you over in song. Some things to know about the theatre -- the Lena Horne is small and intimate...the entire orchestra section is relatively close to the stage so the seats are great...and luckily not so sardine-y. That being said, the bar situation upstairs could use way more organization...the line was actually not very long but needed at least one person directing traffic. My recommendation would be to eliminate the merchandise/souvenir booth on that floor as it was not used and simply in the way. All in all, Six is a must-see for anyone visiting the city.

What an amazing show!! One of my new favorites for sure! A friend highly recommended this and I'm so glad we were able to go when in town! Catchy songs, great dance sequences, and good acting made this a hilarious and fun time! After the show ended we pulled up the soundtrack on Spotify and danced all the way home on the subway to it. We googled it and learned they are making a film version with the original West End cast from London! I cannot wait!

Wonder why COVID rampant? This is third show I've seen. It's only one with this crazy disorganized line to get in. No masks. Waiting outside in heat with hundreds of people mobbed together blocking entrance to all neighbors stores. Should close this place down.

It was good but being from Las Vegas... just reminded me of a Vegas show.... Go see it once but not on my radar to see again....

This show is totally worth it!! It definitely earned its Tony's! The cast is riveting and keeps audiences amped from the beginning to the end. The show runs shorter than most which means you'll be out before all of the other shows.

My 13 and 14 year old girls LOVED this play. I thought it was a good musical (all female, kind of pop singing and dancing). The songs were a creative way to tell the story. The downside was there were no costume or set changes and it was only 80 minutes. Even with discounts it was $500 for 3 tickets and that is a tough pill to swallow for 80 minutes. Thus, the three stars. My biggest pleasure was watching my kids smiling and clapping.

I liked Six, but I didn't love it. I thought it would be more diverse. Too loud and I couldn't understand most of them.

Walking in I was expecting so much more of this show. I thought it would be similar to Hamilton in the way that it tells history. I would not call this failure a musical. I would call it a girl-power you can do anything concert. I hoped to see the stories of king Henry and his wives but all I saw was some ladies in ugly costumes singing with terrible voices. 1/10, definitely do not recommend this.

Great show, very entertaining!! I have seen it several times, and always enjoy it immensely!!

Buy the CD and save the money. They had the sound turned up so loud that it hurt my ears. Louder doesn't make it better. The high pitched screeching and cat calling from the audience ruined the show. Very disappointed because I LOVED the CD. I would have given the show a 10 if it wasn't so loud. Bring ear plugs.