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Tammy Faye Cast & Creative

A new musical telling the story of Tammy Faye Bakker, featuring a score by Elton John and Jake Shears.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 8, 2024.

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About Tammy Faye

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 her celebrated West End performance, the divine cast is led by two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben (Tammy Faye), two-time Tony Award® winner Christian Borle (Jim Bakker), and two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Jerry Falwell).

Cast

Tammy Faye Messner
Reverend Jerry Falwell
Paul Crouch
Steve Pieters
Billy Graham
Jimmy Swaggart/Ronald Reagan/Archbishop
John Fletcher
Thomas S. Monson/Marvin Gorman
Jessica Hahn
Pat Robertson/Ted Turner
Tammy Faye (alternate)

Creative

Music
Elton John
Lyrics
Jake Shears
Book
James Graham
Director
Rupert Goold
Choreographer
Lynne Page
Set Designer
Bunny Christie
Costume Designer
Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer
Neil Austin
Sound Designer
Nick Lidster for Autograph
Video Designer
Finn Ross
Orchestrations
Tom Deering and Mark Dickman
Music Supervisor, Arrangements and Additional Music
Tom Deering
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