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Photos: First Look at Andrew Rannells & Katie Brayben in TAMMY FAYE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022

The Almeida Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Get a first look at photos here!

Wake Up With BWW 10/27: NEW YORK, NEW YORK is Headed to Broadway, and More!
by - Oct 27, 2022

Top stories include new Kander & Ebb musical New York, New York which will open on Broadway this Spring! Plus, Matt Doyle is the next Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Charlotte d’Amboise and Ryan Silverman will return to Chicago, and more!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on TAMMY FAYE From Elton John and Jake Shears at the Almeida Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022

The Almeida Theatre presents the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Read reviews for the new musical below!

Review: TAMMY FAYE, Almeida Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 26, 2022

Rupert Goold directs a sanitised tale of faith, love, and financial fraud with a cast led by Andrew Rannells and Katie Brayben as the Bakkers - the couple who changed the face of American Christianity by broadcasting “24 hours per day, seven days a week until the second coming” in the 70s and 80s. It’s a camp production, clearly pre-packaged for the West End, that’s too abridged in its retelling of the story to hit the mark. 

Wake Up With BWW 10/11: & JULIET Broadway Casting, and More!
by - Oct 11, 2022

Top stories include the full Broadway cast for & Juliet! Plus, check out opening night photos from Death of a Salesman, and more!

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, and More in Rehearsal For TAMMY FAYE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2022

The Almeida Theatre will present the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Check out all new rehearsal clips in the video here!

GOOD Leads our Top Ten Shows for October
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2022

The weather might be cooling, but the West End is heating up. October's theatrical offerings provide an embarassment of riches, with some fantastic shows coming up: from David Tennant as the lead in C.P. Taylor's acclaimed play GOOD to Carrie Hope Fletcher in The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Rose, to Juliet Stevenson in The Doctor and Elton's John's new musical Tammy Faye.

Wake Up With BWW 9/16: Julie Benko Joins HARMONY, TAKE ME OUT Casting, and More
by - Sep 16, 2022

Top stories include Julie Benko joining the cast of Harmony from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman! Plus, Bill Heck joins Take Me Out for its Broadway return, and Come From Away will welcome back original cast members Josh Breckenridge, Petrina Bromley and Jenn Colella for its final two weeks!

Photos: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, and More in Rehearsal For TAMMY FAYE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022

The Almeida Theatre will present the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Wake Up With BWW 8/24: HADESTOWN Tour Extends, TAMMY FAYE Musical Sets World Premiere, and More!
by - Aug 24, 2022

Top stories include the extension of the Hadestown tour, with new principal casting announced! The tour will now play through spring 2024. The world premiere is set for Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John and Jake Shears, starring Andrew Rannells and Katie Brayben.

TAMMY FAYE, New Musical From Elton John Starring Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells, Sets World Premiere Dates
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season of shows from autumn 2022 to spring 2023, including a world premiere of a new musical from Elton john, Jake Shears and James Graham.

Almeida Theatre Announces Upcoming New Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season of shows from autumn 2022 to spring 2023, including a world premiere of a new musical from Elton john, Jake Shears and James Graham.

Review: Wayne Brady Leads Spectacular KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael Quintos - Jul 9, 2022

Featuring a superb performance from Emmy-winning improv king Wayne Brady as Lola, this new Hollywood Bowl production of KINKY BOOTS---which continues with two more performances July 9-10---marks the triumphant return of the annual summer musical to the world famous venue, armed with a very timely pro-queer, 'be who you wanna be' message that we all need to hear again, especially now.

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl Begins Performances Tonight
by Alan Henry - Jul 8, 2022

Tthe Hollywood Bowl's production of Kinky Boots beings performances tonight and runs through July 10th, 2022, featuring Wayne Brady in the role of Lola, Jake Shears as Charlie, and Kelly Marie Tran as Lauren. Go inside rehearsals and get a first look at the cast in action.

Contest: Enter To Win Two Tickets To KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl!
by HaleyJane Rose - Jun 30, 2022

With original songs by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Harvey Fierstein, and an all-star cast, Kinky Boots is the huge-hearted story of two people with nothing in common—or so they think.

KINKY BOOTS, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, NEWSIES & More Lead Los Angeles' July Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - Jul 1, 2022

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.

Apple Music Announces 'George Michael Covered' Playlist To Celebrate Pride
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022

Apple Music announced a special playlist to coincide with Pride Month. Each artist was chosen because as well as being huge George fans, they reflect his boundary-pushing work and songwriting excellence. The artists are: Years & Years, MNEK, SELF ESTEEM, Jake Shears, Billy Porter, Pale Waves, Calum Scott, Tiana Major9 and Serpentwithfeet.

Full Cast Announced for Industry Reading of BELVA �" DON'T GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins today announced the cast for the special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

Mark Ballas, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Drew Seeley & More Join KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022

Additional casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Kinky Boots July 8–10,2022. Find out how to get tickets and see who else is in the cast!

New Musical BELVA - DON'T GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLE Announces Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins will present special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

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