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Pentatonix Star Takes on Broadway's Anne Boleyn
1 Jun
Summary
- Kirstin Maldonado stars as Anne Boleyn, a role she auditioned for in 2023.
- She aims to portray Boleyn as 'badass' with a pop-punk flair.
- The demanding role requires significant vocal and physical stamina.
Kirstin Maldonado, a Grammy-winning star from Pentatonix, has begun her run as Anne Boleyn in the Broadway musical SIX. Maldonado, 34, initially auditioned for the show in 2023, and her return to Broadway officially commenced on June 1. She is preparing to embody the second of Henry VIII's wives with a spirited portrayal, aiming for a 'badass' and 'pop-punk' interpretation of the character.
The role of Anne Boleyn involves performing the song 'Don't Lose Ur Head.' Maldonado is undergoing rigorous physical and vocal training to meet the show's demanding 90-minute, one-act format. This production follows content creator Dylan Mulvaney, whose final performance as Boleyn was on May 31. Maldonado, who made her Broadway debut in 2018 with Kinky Boots, expressed her excitement to be back on stage in New York.
