Early in her career, Tasia Jungbauer flew to London just to audition for the breakthrough musical “Six,” about Henry VIII’s wives.

She didn’t get the part, as the London West End theater staging the musical wanted English actors. But, it just shows what Jungbauer thought of the creativity, fun and women’s empowerment of “Six” — she went a great distance to be part of it.

Jungbauer went on to spend much time on “Moulin Rouge” on Broadway, but again received her opportunity to be part of “Six” last year during tour auditions. She made it, and comes to Portland with “Six” April 29-May 4 at Keller Auditorium.

“When I found out, I was at the salon, I was getting my hair dyed, going blonde,” said Jungbauer, 31. “My agent said, ‘Can I FaceTime you?’ I was thrilled, it’s a show I love and it’s very different than things I’ve done.

“It’s 90 minutes, a concert show, six of us on stage, all female cast and band, telling a great story.” And, it’s a “Trojan horse with a deep message” about women’s empowerment.

From publicity:

“From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the ‘Six’ wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power.” Henry VIII was king of England from 1509 to 1547; there isn’t a Henry character in the show, but there is a picture of him and actors sing and perform as though he would be sitting in the audience.

Not unlike “Hamilton,” it’s a “modern twist” with music and lyrics in “Six,” Jungbauer said.

“Six” won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (music and lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

Jungbauer, who’s a Northwest native, from Yelm, Washington, plays Catherine Parr, the final of Henry VIII’s six wives.

She has done research of Catherine Parr for the role.

“She had her own life — in her 30s at the time, educated, an author, had other husbands … taught other women to read and write,” Jungbauer said. “I don’t want to call her an activist, but she was doing things differently (than norms). Henry came along, and she kept doing everything the same — she had written letters speaking out against him.

“He needed a nurse at that point. She was with him till he died, then went on and thrived.”

So, clearly, Jungbauer has some fodder for great lines in “Six” as the women have been depicted as independent and individuals.

There is a bond with the six women playing the wives – there has to be.

“It’s an important part of the show because six of us are on stage, constantly bouncing off each other, feeling each others’ choices,” Jungbauer said. “There’s a well-oiled aspect to it.

“It’s different than any other job. You travel, live with and see each other all the time. You have to play well with others.”

In describing “Six,” she added:

“Electric is a great word. So much energy from the beginning from us and the audience. The show has been around, with a loyal fan base, and brings people in word of mouth. It’s fast-paced, quick, exciting, yet you do a 180 (degrees ) and there is crying. That’s the element people don’t expect.”

For tickets: BroadwayinPortland.com.