Elton John’s ‘Tammy Faye’ Musical to Close on Broadway in December

The Broadway musical ‘Tammy Faye,’ which features music by Elton John and lyrics by Jake Shears, has announced its closing date. The show, directed by Rupert Goold and written by James Graham, will play its final performance at the Palace Theatre on December 8, 2024.

Starring Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, the musical also features Christian Borle as Jim Bakker and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell. The cast is rounded out by Autumn Hurlbert as the Tammy Faye Bakker Alternate, along with several other notable actors playing various roles, including Nick Bailey, Charl Brown, Mark Evans, and Allison Guinn.

The creative team behind ‘Tammy Faye’ includes Lynne Page for choreography, Bunny Christie for sets, Katrina Lindsay for costumes, Neil Austin for lighting, and Nick Lidster for sound design. The show has been praised for its unique blend of music and storytelling, bringing the life of Tammy Faye Bakker to the Broadway stage.

At the time of its closing, ‘Tammy Faye’ will have played a total of 53 performances, including 24 previews and 29 regular performances. This announcement marks the end of a brief but impactful run for the musical.