It was announced today that two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris will play Jerry Falwell in the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical Tammy Faye.
“As an audience member, I’ve always admired Michael’s performances and I am thrilled to welcome him into the Tammy Faye family,” said Director Rupert Goold. “I know his Jerry Falwell will be the perfect foil for Katie and Christian’s Tammy Faye and Jim. I can’t wait to get into the rehearsal room to work with Michael and the full company to bring this wonderful new musical to Broadway audiences this fall.”
Cerveris will star alongside two-time Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben, who will reprise her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker and two-time Tony Award-winner Christian Borle as Jim Bakker. The Almeida Theatre production of Tammy Faye makes its Broadway debut this fall at the legendary, newly refurbished Palace Theatre.
Tammy Faye will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024. Tickets are currently available at Broadway Direct, the primary ticketing provider for the Palace Theatre.
A “divinely delirious glitz-bomb of a musical” (Financial Times), Tammy Faye features music by legendary songwriter Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, a book by Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, Ink), music supervision, arrangements, and additional music by Tom Deering, choreography by Lynne Page (Ink, Standing at the Sky’s Edge), and direction by Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold (Patriots, Dear England).
The production will feature scenic design by Bunny Christie, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Neil Austin, video design by Finn Ross, and sound design by Nick Lidster for Autograph. Tammy Faye will feature orchestrations by Mark Dickman and Tom Deering, and music supervision, arrangements, and additional music by Tom Deering. Casting is by C12 Casting/Carrie Gardner, Jillian Cimini.