Elton John Says ‘Tammy Faye’ Flopped on Broadway Because It Was “Too Political for America”

The singer produced the musical, which also featured his music.

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‘Tammy Faye’ Musical to Close On Broadway in December

The new musical features music by Elton John, who is also a producer on the show.

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. In addition to the harsh reviews, box office has been disappointing, with the most recent figures, for the week ending November […]

‘Tammy Faye’ Broadway Review: Unanswered Prayers

Deadline's Broadway review of the Elton John-Jake Shears musical 'Tammy Faye.'

'Tammy Faye' Review: Broadway Musical With Elton John Score

This scattershot Broadway musical has a disappointing score and a muddled tone. It’s as messy as Tammy’s mascara.

Elton John On Creating the ‘Tammy Faye’ Musical: “I Was Always Incredibly Fascinated By Her”

John, who wrote the music for the show, which is coming to Broadway this fall, calls the televangelist's life a "Shakespearean story."