Tammy Faye
2hr 45min, one intermission
Tammy Faye - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More
Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY
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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Christian Nationalism, But Make It Fun: Tammy Faye
3 / 10
The blithe big-tent-ism (which also seems to be Elton’s go-to interview stance) feels pat. Clearly the production’s not all that interested in people with serious Christian-conservative leanings, unless they have a whole lot of patience for endless puns about Jesus being “inside her/him/me/you” and “the sound of the Lord, coming right in your ear.” And if you are, to quote Tammy Faye’s version of Jimmy Swaggart, a “liberal-loving Marxist,” you’re probably too heartsick to find all this much fun.
‘Tammy Faye’ Broadway Review: Elton John Delivers a Very Long Infomercial
2 / 10
That ghastly waking nightmare will give you some idea of what it’s like to sit through the new musical “Tammy Faye,” which opened Thursday at the Palace Theatre after its world premiere last year in London. Just as TV Evangelists suck up to their right-wing audience, the makers of “Tammy Faye” pander to feminists and “the gays.” Jake Shears’ puerile lyrics to Elton John’s weak country-Western tunes encourage women to take control of their life by using those “credit cards.” Much worse and more pervasive are the many ways James Graham’s book turns the title character into a gay icon somewhere to the left of Lady Gaga. We’re expected to find Tammy Faye sympathetic, even though she begs for money from poor people so she can look like a hideously dressed drag queen. Costumes are by Katrina Lindsay; Luc Verschueren designed the hair, wigs and make-up.
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2024
Elton John's 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.
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.
by Bruce Glikas - November 15, 2024
Tammy Faye officially opened on Broadway! The cast was joined on stage during curtain call by Elton John, who wrote music for the production. Check out photos here!
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 critics stopped by the newly renovated Palace Theatre to hear the gospel of Tammy! Read all of the reviews!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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