When violent insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol on 6th January 2021, they ruined a birthday forever. Kiely and Jessie are best friends who share the same birthday and the same big dreams of theatrical stardom. On the fateful day of the insurrection, their birthday goes from bad to worse when allegations emerge of their involvement in the attempted coup. Faced with their special day going down in infamy and spending the rest of their lives in prison, can Kiely and Jessie sing and dance their way to innocence?

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Created and Performed by Jessie Ballard and Kiely Sugayan

Directed by Olivia Verrill
Music Composition by Jack Ballard and Kitty Richardson
Production Design by Kenzie Lovett

January 6th The Musical premiered at TheSpace Triplex as part of the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival following preview performances at Brooklyn Art Haus.

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Supported by the Stage One Bursary Scheme for New Producers.