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.
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.
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: 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.
Elton John Left With 'Limited Vision' Due to Eye Infection
by Michael Major - September 4, 2024
Elton John has revealed that he was left with 'limited vision' due to a 'severe eye infection.' The EGOT winner took to Instagram to share a health update that he had been facing throughout the summer during the pre-West End run of The Devil Wears Prada. It is also unclear if he will travel to the US to work on Tammy Faye: A New Musical.
Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Elton John
by Sidney Paterra - September 2, 2024
While we await new recordings from Elton John's latest projects, jam to this playlist featuring his theatre work along with his songs as featured in musicals.
Andrew Rannells Will No Longer Lead TAMMY FAYE Musical
by Josh Sharpe - June 16, 2024
On the Tony Awards red carpet, performer Andrew Rannells told CBS that he will no longer be appearing in the Broadway production of the new musical Tammy Faye. It was announced in February that he would be reprising his Oliver-nominated performance as Jim Bakker, which is due to hit Broadway later this year at the newly refurbished Palace Theater.
Up on the Marquee: TAMMY FAYE
by Jennifer Broski - May 24, 2024
Tammy Faye is coming to Broadway! The new musical will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024. Check out photos of the new marquee!
Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater.