Transgender Influencer Cast in Women-Centered Broadway Musical Amid Controversy
Dylan Mulvaney, a figure at the center of the 2023 Bud Light backlash, has landed a role in the upcoming production of "Six" on Broadway. The musical, which tells the stories of King Henry VIII's six wives through a modern pop lens, will feature Mulvaney as Anne Boleyn, marking her Broadway debut.
The casting move comes more than two years after Mulvaney partnered with Bud Light for a campaign that sparked a nationwide boycott and a significant decline in beer sales. Critics had long seen the production as a female-centered celebration of women's history, but Mulvaney's involvement has reignited debate about representation and cultural sensitivity.
Mulvaney rose to prominence by documenting her gender transition through social media series such as "Days of Girlhood." Her influencer status led to the controversy surrounding her partnership with Bud Light, which featured her face on a beer pack. The backlash ultimately cost the brand its position as America's top-selling beer.
The musical, however, has been promoting itself as a feminist-pop celebration of women's history and "21st-century girl power" for years, emphasizing its all-female ensemble. Its website describes the wives taking the stage to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouses.
Mulvaney's casting in the show has sparked controversy, with some questioning whether her involvement contradicts the production's self-identified female-centered focus. Others have expressed concern that her presence may be seen as a watering down of the show's message.
Despite the backlash, Mulvaney remains a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. In recent appearances on TV shows such as "The View" and "CBS Mornings," she has defended her partnership with Bud Light and spoken out against the Trump administration's rollback of transgender-related policies.
Mulvaney will make her Broadway debut in February, playing Anne Boleyn at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York City.
Dylan Mulvaney, a figure at the center of the 2023 Bud Light backlash, has landed a role in the upcoming production of "Six" on Broadway. The musical, which tells the stories of King Henry VIII's six wives through a modern pop lens, will feature Mulvaney as Anne Boleyn, marking her Broadway debut.
The casting move comes more than two years after Mulvaney partnered with Bud Light for a campaign that sparked a nationwide boycott and a significant decline in beer sales. Critics had long seen the production as a female-centered celebration of women's history, but Mulvaney's involvement has reignited debate about representation and cultural sensitivity.
Mulvaney rose to prominence by documenting her gender transition through social media series such as "Days of Girlhood." Her influencer status led to the controversy surrounding her partnership with Bud Light, which featured her face on a beer pack. The backlash ultimately cost the brand its position as America's top-selling beer.
The musical, however, has been promoting itself as a feminist-pop celebration of women's history and "21st-century girl power" for years, emphasizing its all-female ensemble. Its website describes the wives taking the stage to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouses.
Mulvaney's casting in the show has sparked controversy, with some questioning whether her involvement contradicts the production's self-identified female-centered focus. Others have expressed concern that her presence may be seen as a watering down of the show's message.
Despite the backlash, Mulvaney remains a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. In recent appearances on TV shows such as "The View" and "CBS Mornings," she has defended her partnership with Bud Light and spoken out against the Trump administration's rollback of transgender-related policies.
Mulvaney will make her Broadway debut in February, playing Anne Boleyn at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York City.
this casting is a mixed bag... on one hand, it's awesome that a trans woman is getting a high-profile role on broadway, but on the other hand, it feels like they're trying to co-opt her identity for their own feminist message 
the show's been pushing itself as all-female and female-centered for years, so why do they need a trans woman to play anne boleyn? it just seems like they're taking advantage of her influence and platform 
. But on the other hand, isn't that what art is all about pushing boundaries and challenging our assumptions? And if "Six" can inspire more conversations around representation and cultural sensitivity, then I'm all for it 
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. And who are we to decide what's authentic or not? As long as she's bringing her own unique energy and passion to the role, I say let her slay as Anne Boleyn 
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. So, if her casting is going to spark controversy, it's at least sparking a conversation about something important 
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. Like, I get that the musical is trying to promote a female-centered message and all, but do we really need someone who's been so heavily involved in transphobic controversies like Dylan Mulvaney in it? It just feels like she's going to be the elephant in the room, you know? 
And honestly, I'm not convinced that her presence is going to help bring attention to the importance of representation and visibility for trans people. That being said, I do think it's great that Mulvaney is still using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and all that 
. Maybe this show will be a chance for her to use her voice in a more positive way? Only time will tell, I guess 
? I mean, Mulvaney is an amazing performer and her energy would bring so much to the show! And let's be real, it's not like she's trying to water down the message or anything. She's all about empowering women and promoting LGBTQ+ visibility. The controversy around her casting is just a bunch of haters trying to stir up drama 
mulvaney is an amazing person who uses her platform to spread love and acceptance and i think she'll rock that role as anne boleyn 
But hey, Mulvaney seems like a cool cat who's just trying to spread love and acceptance... maybe we can learn from each other's perspectives? 
. On the other hand, I can see why some people might feel like Mulvaney's involvement undermines the show's message of female empowerment - especially if you think she was kind of "tokenizing" herself for attention 
. I mean, isn't it about promoting women's rights and visibility on stage? shouldn't we just be celebrating Mulvaney's talent and contribution to the show? 
mulvaney's just playin a role and it dont affect how the show is actually presented. theres more important issues to worry 'bout than some celebrity's involvement in a musical 
. Plus, Mulvaney's done some great work as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, so I'm all for her sharin her platform. Maybe this casting move will actually help bring more trans people into the spotlight and have a positive impact on the community