TAMMY FAYE: A New Musical

Starring Two-Time Olivier Award Winner Katie Brayben, Two-Time Tony Award Winner Christian Borle, and Two-Time Tony Award Winner Michael Cerveris

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Music by Elton John

Lyrics by Jake Shears

Book by James Graham

Directed by Rupert Goold

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Performances Begin            October 19, 2024

Opening Night                    November 14, 2024

On Broadway at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway)

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The story of a traveling preacher’s wife who beamed into homes with a message of hope… and stole the country’s heart.

 

It's the 1970s, and for the very first time, satellites are bringing cable television into American homes. As families gather in their living rooms, young preacher Jim Bakker and his wife Tammy Faye hit the airwaves to build a nationwide congregation and put the fun back in faith. But while Tammy dazzles on screen, rivals plot behind the scenes, jealous of her popularity and threatened by her determination to lead with love. Wrapped in a joyful and deliriously fun score that could only come from Elton John, TAMMY FAYE shines a sparkling light on the generous, loving, often lonely soul behind the illustrious lashes. Reprising her celebrated West End performance, the divine cast will be led by Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye, as well as Two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Jim Bakker and Two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris as the Rev Jerry Falwell.

 

TAMMY FAYE features music by legendary songwriter Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, a book by Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, Ink), music supervision, arrangements, and additional music by Tom Deering, choreography by Lynne Page (Ink, Standing at the Sky’s Edge), and direction by Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold (Patriots, Dear England).