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Elton John’s ‘Tammy Faye’ musical announces it is closing just days after Broadway debut
Elton John's musical 'Tammy Faye' announces its Dec. 8 closing date less than a week after a weak opening on Broadway. The show was a hit in London's West End.
Broadway's “Tammy Faye” Musical, with Songs by Elton John and Jake Shears, Sets Closing After Getting Panned by Critics
Here's something that would for sure make Tammy Faye Messner cry. Tammy Faye, the joyful Broadway musical based on the life of the late televangelist, has set its closing date — less than a month after officially opening. Featuring songs with music by ...
Elton John’s ‘Tammy Faye’ Musical Will Close on Broadway After Less Than One Month
In 2022, London’s Almeida Theatre became home to Elton John’s campy musical Tammy Faye, about the life of evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The production ran for just under two months, and positive reviews set the stage for a transfer to Broadway for the 2024-2025 season.
Days after Broadway opening, Elton John’s ‘Tammy Faye’ musical set to close
Tammy Faye” is already set to close just days after officially opening on Nov. 14. The musical suffered negative reviews and lackluster box office sales.
‘Tammy Faye’ Musical to Close After Failing to Find Broadway Audience
Well-reviewed in London but poorly received in New York, the musical with an Elton John score will end its run on Dec. 8.
‘Tammy Faye’ review: Elton John’s Broadway show is a disaster of biblical proportions
Unfortunately for Sir Elton, the godawful musical about flamboyant 1980s televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker is a lot more of a “Lestat” than an “Aida.”
‘Tammy Faye’ Musical to Close on Broadway in December
New musical Tammy Faye is closing Dec. 8 after a short-lived run on Broadway .
Broadway's ‘Tammy Faye' Sets Closing Date
Tammy Faye, the Elton John-Jake Shears musical about televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker that opened last week to negative reviews, will close on December 8, less than a month after its official November 14 opening.
‘Tammy Faye’ Review: With Forgettable Elton John Score, Televangelist Broadway Musical Doesn’t Find the Light
This scattershot Broadway musical has a disappointing score and a muddled tone. It’s as messy as Tammy’s mascara.
‘Tammy Faye’ musical to conclude Broadway run
“Tammy Faye” will take its final Broadway bow on Dec. 8. Following previews that began on Oct. 19, “Tammy Faye” opened on Nov. 14 the Palace Theatre. Upon closing, the musical will have played 24 previews and 29 performances.
Elton John’s $25 Million Broadway Musical ‘Tammy Faye’ Announces Rapid Closing Just 5 Days After Debut
While Elton John's new musical surrounding the life of Tammy Faye only opened a week ago, the musical is already closing its doors.
Review: ‘Tammy Faye’ musical on Broadway pokes fun of some all too easy targets
Cable TV in the early 1980s had no more hypnotic oddity than “The PTL Club,” otherwise known as “The Jim and Tammy Show,” ...
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Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Celebrates Opening Night
"The reason that we are here is that what [Tammy Faye] did, they way she delivered a pure message of love over hate- it's a message that we very much need right now," explained Christian Borle ...