Get ready for a Broadway debut that’s as bold as it is groundbreaking! Dylan Mulvaney, the TikTok sensation and transgender rights advocate, is stepping into the spotlight as Anne Boleyn in the hit musical Six. But here’s where it gets controversial—this isn’t just any role; it’s the portrayal of a historically polarizing figure who, spoiler alert, famously meets the executioner’s blade. Dylan’s casting has already sparked conversations, but her excitement is undeniable. In a recent Instagram post, she gushed, ‘YAY BROADWAY! So happy my bway debut is playing a fellow polarizing woman in this perfect musical next month.’ And this is the part most people miss—Dylan’s journey to Broadway is anything but ordinary.
Starting February 16, Dylan will share the stage with Grammy winner Abigail Barlow, who’s also making her Broadway debut as Katherine Howard. Returning cast members include Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Anna Uzele as Catherine Parr, and Olivia Donaldson as Anna of Cleves. Together, they’ll bring the ‘histo-remix’ of King Henry VIII’s wives to life, reimagined as a fierce girl group in a pop concert setting. Dylan joked on Instagram about playing ‘an iconic controversial woman’ who ‘gets beheaded,’ adding a touch of dark humor to her historic role.
But Dylan’s no stranger to the stage. She’s previously wowed audiences in the national tour of The Book of Mormon and her 2025 Off-Broadway one-woman show, The Least Problematic Woman in the World. Her path to Broadway was inspired by none other than Kristin Chenoweth, who, after receiving a heartfelt letter from Dylan during her run in Promises, Promises, predicted Dylan’s future in musical theater. ‘You’re going to sing with me one day,’ Chenoweth told her. ‘Go with God and do musical theater, and I will see you on the stage.’
Dylan’s transition, which she began sharing on social media in 2022, has been a powerful part of her story. Now, as she steps into this high-profile role, she’s not just living her dream—she’s breaking barriers and challenging norms. But here’s the question: Can a modern interpretation of Anne Boleyn, performed by a transgender actress, redefine how we view historical figures? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
