Let out a hallelujah, because the upcoming Broadway premiere of Elton John and Jake Shears' Tammy Faye has found its full flock cast. The production is set to begin performances at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre October 19, with opening night set for November 14.
As previously announced, the musical's West End star Katie Brayben will reprise her performance in the title role. Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will play her husband, Jim Bakker, a replacement for the originally announced Andrew Rannells, who dropped out following contract disputes.
Newly revealed to be joining them are Nick Bailey as Paul Crouch, Charl Brown as Steve Pieters, Mark Evans as Billy Graham, Allison Guinn as Jan Crouch, Ian Lassiter as Jimmy Swaggart/Ronald Reagan/Archbishop, Raymond J. Lee as John Fletcher, Max Gordon Moore as Thomas S. Monson/Marvin Gorman, Alana Pollard as Jessica Hahn, and Andy Taylor as Pat Robertson/Ted Turner. Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde) will be the alternate for the title role, with a performance schedule to be announced...READ MORE