Tammy Faye on Broadway Tickets
The story of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker becomes a hit new musical, with songs from Elton John and Jake Shears.
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Join the congregation of Broadway this year as they tune in to one of the hottest shows in town: Tammy Faye at the Palace Theatre! Featuring an exuberant score from the incomparable Elton John and Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, this Olivier Award-winning musical comes to New York direct from a sold-out world premiere in London. Get ready to celebrate the remarkable story of a beloved evangelical megastar turned gay icon with tickets to Tammy Faye in New York.What is Tammy Faye about?
It’s the 1970s, and as satellites broadcast a whole new world of cable programming into homes across America, millions are falling in love with Tammy Faye Bakker, the charismatic wife of pastor Jim Bakker who’s injecting faith with some much-needed fun. She’s breaking boundaries and challenging her followers with her support for the LGBT+ community, and winning the hearts of a nation of Christians with her PTL (Praise The Lord) programming.But as Tammy dazzles on the small screen, jealous and ultra-conservative rivals feel threatened by her determination to always lead with love…
Tammy Faye brings a joyful and intriguing true story to Broadway following its acclaimed premiere at London’s Almeida Theatre, where it was nominated for four Olivier Awards and won two: Best Actress in a Musical and Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
A Divine New Musical from Elton John and Jake Shears
Tammy Faye boasts a star-studded creative team that makes this incredible story shine! Written by Tony Award nominee James Graham (Ink; Best of Enemies), the script is sharp, smart and fun, and the songs are a delirious trip through evangelical USA’s biggest moments, courtesy of the legendary Elton John and Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears.From soft ballad “If Only Love” to catchy, glam-tastic numbers “PTL TV Theme” and “He’s Inside Me”, John and Shears bring big heart, big emotion, and bombastic kitsch nostalgia to the stage.
Olivier Award-winning director Rupert Goold (King Charles III) leads the company, with star Katie Brayben reprising her celebrated performance as Tammy Faye opposite two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Jim Bakker.
Don’t Miss Tickets for Tammy Faye at the Palace Theatre NYC
Camp, catchy and pure fun, Tammy Faye is made for Broadway! Catch this “spectacularly entertaining” (The New York Times) musical as it spreads its gospel at the Palace Theatre.Sorry this show closed 08 December 2024, we recommend these similar productions.
Performance dates:
26 Dec 2024 - 08 Dec 2024
Running time:
2 hours and 10 minutes including an intermission.
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Age recommendation:
Best for age 16+
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I thought the music and performances were good. I enjoyed learning more about this period of history and seeing another side to these complicated individuals.