Kirstin Maldonado, a founding member of Pentatonix, is returning to Broadway to play the role of Anne Boleyn in the musical "Six" [1].
Maldonado's transition to the New York City stage brings a three-time Grammy-winning vocalist [3] to one of the city's most popular productions. Her casting marks a high-profile addition to the ensemble, blending contemporary pop success with traditional theater.
The singer's run in the production begins June 1, 2024 [4]. She succeeds Dylan Mulvaney, whose final performance as Anne Boleyn is scheduled for May 31, 2024 [5].
Maldonado is an established singer, songwriter, and actress [1]. Her return to the Broadway stage follows a career defined by the global success of Pentatonix, where she contributed to the group's signature a cappella sound.
In an interview with GMA3, Maldonado said, "I am so excited to be back on Broadway and especially in a powerhouse show" [6].
The production of "Six" reimagines the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII as a pop concert. Maldonado will step into the role of the second wife, whose story is central to the musical's narrative structure—a role requiring both strong acting and vocal precision.
“"I am so excited to be back on Broadway and especially in a powerhouse show."”
The casting of a Grammy-winning artist like Maldonado reflects a broader trend of Broadway productions recruiting established pop stars to increase ticket sales and attract younger, digitally native audiences. By replacing a social media personality with a seasoned professional vocalist, the production may be pivoting toward a more traditional musical theater focus while maintaining the 'star power' necessary for commercial success in the U.S. market.
