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Tammy Faye Broadway

Tammy Faye 2024

Run Time:
2hr 45min, one intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: November 14, 2024
Closing: December 08, 2024

Tammy Faye - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More


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. As satellites broadcast brand-new cable programming into American homes, millions fall in love with Tammy Faye Bakker – the charismatic wife of pastor Jim Bakker. Together, they build a nationwide congregation that puts the fun back into faith. But, even as Tammy dazzles on screen, jealous rivals plot behind the scenes, threatened by her determination to lead with love.

Wrapped in a joyful and deliriously fun score that could only come from Elton John, with lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, a book by Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham, and directed by Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold, TAMMY FAYE shines a sparkling light on the generous, loving, often lonely soul behind the illustrious lashes. Reprising their celebrated West End performances, the divine cast is led by two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye and Olivier and Tony Award® nominee Andrew Rannells as Jim Bakker.


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Tammy Faye: Praise the Lord and Pump Up the Video
2 / 10

There is something to be said, musical comedy-wise, in leaving the answer ambiguous so that viewers can puzzle it out for themselves. The overriding flaw in Tammy Faye is that the creators seem content to jump from satire to morality tale, from Tammy-the-charlatan with her friendly proctologist to Tammy the AIDS crusader, with no clear aim other than to maximize audience response moment by moment.

TAMMY FAYE
2 / 10

The trouble with this conception is that Tammy Faye herself is almost the least garish thing about it. Brayben won an Olivier Award for this role, but there’s a fundamental Englishness about her that she can’t quite shake; she’s solid and sympathetic, and sings extremely well, but she doesn’t access Tammy’s rawness and almost childlike ebullience—the personal charisma at the center of her brand of Charismatic Christianity. And the musical doesn’t help her get there. The qualities that made Tammy Faye a gay icon—the cosmetics, the pills, the excess, the tears—are addressed only glancingly; we don’t get inside her head about them. Instead, Tammy Faye serves us a likable, sincere gal doing the best she can in a world whose machinations she doesn’t understand. But does Tammy Faye understand them any better? Its point of view is hard to discern. The eyes may be a window to the soul, as Tammy was wont to say, but it’s hard to see the soul through eyes that can’t decide if they’re glaring, winking or crying.

Video: Watch Katie Brayben Perform 'In My Prime Time' in TAMMY FAYE
by Michael Major - November 27, 2024


Watch a video of Katie Brayben performing 'In My Prime Time' in Tammy Faye on Broadway. The song was written by Elton John and Jake Shears. After 29 performances, the musical will close early next month.

TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2024


The Almeida Theatre production of the new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.

Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - November 18, 2024


The cast of the new musical Tammy Faye celebrated its opening night last week at the Palace Theater and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch what went down in this video.

Photos: Elton John Joins the Cast of TAMMY FAYE For Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - November 15, 2024


Tammy Faye officially opened! The cast was joined on stage during curtain call by Elton John, who wrote music for the production. Check out photos here!

Review Roundup: TAMMY FAYE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2024


The story of famed evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker comes to life in a new Broadway musical starring Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris! The show opens tonight and the critics stopped by the newly renovated Palace Theatre to hear the gospel of Tammy! Read the reviews as they roll in!

Video: Katie Brayben and Christian Borle Perform 'If Only Love' from TAMMY FAYE
by Josh Sharpe - November 14, 2024


Tammy Faye stars Katie Brayben and Christian Borle stopped by Good Morning America on Thursday to perform a number from the show. Before taking the stage to sing 'If Only Love,' the Broadway stars discussed the show with the hosts. Watch the interview and performance now!

Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Performs 'Light of the World' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - November 13, 2024


The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!

TAMMY FAYE Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - November 8, 2024


Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.

Character Breakdown: TAMMY FAYE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - November 6, 2024


Tammy Faye has taken the stage at the Palace Theatre! The new musical is now in Broadway previews and is set to open on Thursday, November 14. In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical here!

Photos: TAMMY FAYE First Look
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024


The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.

Video: Elton John and Jake Shears Discuss Tammy Faye's Meaningful Legacy
by Josh Sharpe - October 25, 2024


Elton John and Jake Shears stopped by Good Morning America on Friday to discuss their latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Watch the interview now!

Photos: TAMMY FAYE Cast Takes First Bows On Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - October 20, 2024


See photos from the first curtain call of Tammy Faye on Broadway! The production is now running at the Palace Theatre.

Video: Katie Brayben and Christian Borle Perform 'If Only Love' From TAMMY FAYE
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2024


TAMMY FAYE is headed to Broadway this week! The musical will begin preview performances on October 19 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. An all new video has been released featuring Katie Brayben and Christian Borle performing 'If Only Love.' Check out the video here!

TAMMY FAYE Will Offer Digital Lottery and Student Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2024


Tammy Faye will offer a digital lottery and student rush tickets for its Broadway run as two ways to get discounted tickets to see the new Elton John musical at the Palace Theatre. Digital lottery and student rush tickets are now available.

Meet the Cast of TAMMY FAYE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2024


The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE is now in previews and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the Palace Theater. Meet the cast of TAMMY FAYE here!

Video: In Rehearsals with the Company of TAMMY FAYE
by Joey Mervis - October 8, 2024


Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway premiere of TAMMY FAYE, which will begin preview performances on October 19 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team meet the press ahead of the start of previews.

Video: Katie Brayben Sings 'Empty Hands' from TAMMY FAYE
by Nicole Rosky - October 7, 2024


In this video, watch as two-time Olivier award winner Katie Brayben performs 'Empty Hands' in the recording studio.

Video: Jake Shears Talks Working With Elton John on TAMMY FAYE
by Josh Sharpe - October 3, 2024


Lyrcistic Jake Shears stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The musician has written the lyrics for the new musical, which begins previews on Broadway this month following a London run.

Photos: The Cast of TAMMY FAYE Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - October 3, 2024


The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. The show's company recently hosted their press event. Check out photos here!

Lynne Page Is Using Every Kind of Dance to Tell the Story of TAMMY FAYE
by Nicole Rosky - September 22, 2024


Lynne Page is no stranger to Broadway. This fall, she returns for the fifth time with Tammy Faye, the much-anticipated new musical about a traveling preacher’s wife who beamed into homes with a message of hope… and stole the country’s heart. Lynne took a break from rehearsals to check in with BroadwayWorld and chat about how she is using dance to tell Tammy's story. 

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