Productions all across Broadway are filled with non-binary actors, actors in drag, and even transgender actors.

However, the recent announcement that actor Dylan Mulvaney will be taking over the role of Anne Boleyn in “SIX: The Musical” has drawn quite a controversy.

“There is no room for bigotry in the queendom.”

Social media was flooded with bigoted remarks after the announcement of Mulvaney portraying King Henry VIII’s second wife.

In response, “the producers of ‘Six’have chosen to temporarily limit access to the Broadway production’s X account following a number of comments made in response to recent Broadway casting news, which we felt crossed the line into bullying.  The protection, safety, and support of the ‘Six’ cast has always been, and remains, our highest priority. While we welcome passionate engagement with the show, aggressive, threatening or abusive behavior is never acceptable. As a production, we unequivocally condemn bullying in all its forms and remain committed to fostering a respectful, supportive environment for everyone involved. We are incredibly excited to welcome our incoming Broadway cast, and we cannot wait to see them take to the stage.”

Mulvaney also responded to the hateful speech saying, “being a trans person in 2026, when this world is working against us in what feels like every way… for me to be able to step out onto a Broadway stage as Anne Boleyn and perform an iconic historical character’s role in a show that is so rooted in celebrating femininity, I think that’s a miracle. So, miracles are possible, and I know I have a lot of privilege working for me, and I have this platform, which no doubt helped me get here, but sometimes we have to take a different route to get where we’re supposed to go in life. So, if I had to go viral and find myself in a far right media firestorm and spend many years and many tears wondering why that was happening… I would do it all over again if it meant that I got to be on stage. If there are any queer or trans kids watching, I just want you to know that you can literally do anything. Maybe that’s theatre. Maybe it’s something different. But do not let anyone take away what brings you joy, and you might have to fight really hard for it, or go around the long way, but it is so worth it. And it might not feel like it, but there are so many people cheering you on, and I am one of them.”

Mulvaney and Abigail Barlow as Katherine Howard will join the cast February 16 for their Broadway debuts.

“SIX: The Musical” tells the story of the six wives on Henry VIII; all who were cast aside by the King with the exception of his sixth wife Catherine Parr who survived the King.

It should be noted that “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Jinkx Monsoon played the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the play “Oh, Mary!” to SOLD OUT audiences TWICE!!!