‘Six’: Theater Review

Getting your head lopped off is viewed as the ultimate act of patriarchal slut-shaming in the frothy new musical Six. This is definitely a history of the English monarchy for people who found the Dynasty-style salaciousness of The Tudors too highbrow, and your enjoyment may depend on how far puberty is behind you. The phenomenon that grew from fringe novelty to London smash and global sensation — let’s avoid the word “viral” — arrives on Broadway with a robust fan base already in place.That’s evident from the hysterical squeals with which young women and junior gays greet the half-dozen talented performers ......