Broadway’s hit musical Six has found itself at the heart of a social media storm.
The spotlight is on influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who just landed her first-ever Broadway gig playing none other than Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s infamous second wife. The show, a high-energy reinvention of Henry’s doomed wives as a modern girl group, announced Mulvaney’s casting earlier this month—and the internet exploded.
Mulvaney, 29, who has previously dazzled audiences in The Book of Mormon’s national tour, made headlines with her latest gig. But what should have been a celebratory moment for the transgender performer quickly took a dark turn. Trolls and critics on X (formerly Twitter) wasted no time attacking Six’s newest queen, claiming she wasn’t fit for the part due to her identity. Fans of the show and Mulvaney herself, however, shot back—calling out the naysayers for blatant transphobia.
The drama prompted the Six team to take drastic measures to protect their cast and crew. As of January 21, the @sixbroadway X account slammed the gates shut, setting its posts to private and requiring approval for follow requests. In a pointed statement, producers made it clear: enough is enough.
“We’ve decided to temporarily restrict access to our official X account after witnessing comments that crossed the line into bullying following our latest casting announcement,” Six’s producers declared. “We’re always here for spirited conversation about the show, but we draw the line at threats, aggression, and abuse.”
The statement didn’t stop there—producers doubled down on their anti-bullying stance. “Bullying in any form has no place here. We’re committed to a respectful, positive space for all. Our new Broadway cast has our full support, and we can’t wait for audiences to see them light up the stage!”
Meanwhile, Mulvaney herself took to Instagram earlier this week, addressing the haters in a candid video filmed on her first day of rehearsal. She shared her excitement, but also acknowledged the uproar over her casting. “Being a trans person in 2026, in a world that so often pushes back against us, getting to play Anne Boleyn—a legendary female figure in a show that celebrates womanhood—is beyond a dream. I feel incredibly lucky. I know my platform played a part in helping me reach this moment, but sometimes the journey is anything but straightforward.”
Mulvaney didn’t shy away from the chaos she’s faced. She confessed that going viral and enduring media pile-ons was tough, but ultimately worth it if it got her to Broadway’s main stage. “If I had to go through all that turmoil again to make it here, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
