Christian Borle joins cast of TAMMY FAYE on Broadway

It has been announced that two-time Tony Award-winner Christian Borle will play Jim Bakker in the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical Tammy Faye, which plays at the Palace Theater from 19 October.

Borle, who replaces the previously announced Andrew Rannells, will star opposite two-time Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben, who will reprise her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker.

Composer Elton John said: “Christian is one of Broadway’s most exciting leading men and I am beyond thrilled that he will be joining the company of Tammy Faye. I know Christian will perfectly capture both the humor and the darkness written into the role and I, along with the rest of the creative team, cannot wait to see him and Katie bring this unforgettable couple to life this fall.”

Tammy Faye features music by legendary songwriter Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, a book by Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham, music supervision, arrangements, and additional music by Tom Deering, choreography by Lynne Page, direction by Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold, set design by Bunny Christie, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, lighting by Neil Austin, video design by Finn Ross, sound by Nick Lidster for Autograph, orchestrations by Mark Dickman and Tom Deering, and casting by C12 Casting/Carrie Gardner, Jillian Cimini.

Additional casting will be announced in the coming months.

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