The Almeida Theatre production of the new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, December 8. Upon closing, the production will have played 24 previews and 29 performances at the Palace Theater (160 West 47th street). Tickets for all remaining performances are available at BroadwayDirect.com.
The musical, which 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), choreography by Lynne Page (Ink, Standing at the Sky’s Edge), and direction by Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold (Patriots, Dear England), began previews on Saturday, October 19th and officially opened on Thursday, November 14th. TAMMY FAYE is produced by Rocket Stage, Greene Light Stage, and James L. Nederlander.
TAMMY FAYE features two-time Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, two-time Tony Award-winner Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
The production features scenic design by Bunny Christie, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Neil Austin,video design by Finn Ross, and sound design by Nick Lidster for Autograph. TAMMY FAYE features orchestrations by Mark Dickman and Tom Deering, and music supervision, arrangements, and additional music by Tom Deering. Casting is by C12 Casting/Carrie Gardner, Jillian Cimini. The Production Stage Manager is Timothy R. Semon. General Management is by Bespoke Theatricals.