About Lena Horne

Born in 1917 in Brooklyn, N.Y., Lena Horne’s early life was deeply rooted in the arts; her mother was an actress traveling with theater troupes and her father a banker. Horne left school at 16 and began her career at Harlem’s Cotton Club. She made her Broadway debut in 1934 in Dance With Your Gods and later appeared in the musical revue Lew Leslie’s Blackbirds of 1939.

In 1943, she was featured in Life magazine and became one of the highest-paid Black entertainers of her era. Throughout her illustrious career, Horne starred in notable films including Swings Cheer, Broadway Rhythm, Cabin in the Sky, and Stormy Weather. Her final screen performance was as Glinda in 1978’s The Wiz, directed by her then-son-in-law Sidney Lumet (Wikipedia).

Lena Horne was also prominent in the Civil Rights Movement, challenging discrimination in entertainment venues and serving alongside organizations such as the NAACP and the National Council for Negro Women. As highlighted by UPI, she frequently performed at rallies and participated in pivotal moments including the March on Washington, underscoring her impact beyond the arts.

The Lena Horne Theatre

Located at 256 W. 47th Street in New York, N.Y., the Lena Horne Theatre first opened in 1926 as the Mansfield Theatre. It was later renamed to honor critic Brooks Atkinson before its historic renaming in 2022 to honor Lena Horne. As noted by Broadway.com, this renaming is part of Broadway’s ongoing commitment to honoring Black artists.

Featuring 1,069 seats, the Lena Horne Theatre is currently home to SIX The Musical. One highlight of this iconic venue is the original chandelier, thoughtfully restored and rehung in 2000, exemplifying a commitment to preserving Broadway’s architectural heritage.

For guests planning their visit, the Lena Horne Theatre seating chart is available to help visualize seat locations and select preferred options, including accessible seating.

SIX on Broadway

SIX The Musical transforms Tudor Queens—Henry VIII’s six wives—into modern pop icons, delivering engaging historical fiction with contemporary flair. Since its Broadway debut in 2021, SIX has earned multiple accolades including the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical (Tony Awards). Additionally, according to Broadway.com, it received three Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical. The production is also touring the U.S. (tour information) in cities such as Dallas, Nashville, and San Francisco.

Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX began as a Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society production at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017. Following successful performances at London’s Arts Theatre, the show quickly gained popularity in the UK before releasing a studio album in 2018. SIX made its North American debut at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in May 2019. As described by the official production site, SIX The Musical brings the stories of Henry VIII’s queens to life through modern music and bold storytelling.

Lena Horne Theatre Tickets

Experience a vital piece of Broadway history with Lena Horne Theatre tickets from TicketSmarter. Secure seats for performances of SIX The Musical and explore available options using TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart. Whether searching for balcony seats or aiming for the orchestra, TicketSmarter offers a reliable way to reserve your place at this celebrated venue.

Tickets for SIX are in high demand, so it can be helpful to check for last-minute availability or released seats as show dates approach. Premium seating, such as box seats and VIP packages, may also be offered for select performances.

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