US EditionElton John’s $25m Broadway musical announces closure just five days after opening
- Elton John's musical "Tammy Faye" will close on December 8, just five days after its opening at the Palace Theatre.
- The show was capitalized at $25 million and is expected to lose all of that investment.
- Jake, who wrote the lyrics, described the experience of bringing the production to life as one of his most thrilling adventures.
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Elton John’s $25 Million Broadway Show Flops, Announces Closing Just 5 Days After Opening Night
Elton John’s Broadway musical, based on the life of the late televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, has announced it is closing—just five days after its opening night. Tammy Faye, which opened at NYC’s Palace Theatre on November 14, will have its final show on December 8 after 24 previews and 29 regular performances, as per Broadway World. “Bringing Tammy’s story to Broadway has been an absolute joy. Stop by the Palace before 12/8 to see our cast shin…
At the official premiere of "Tammy Faye" on Broadway, Elton John was celebrated. Days later, the announcement came: The musical about a TV evangelist was being canceled due to devastating reviews.
Elton John’s $25 million Broadway show announces closing — just five days after opening night
“Tammy Faye” has fallen harder than, well, Tammy Faye. Elton John’s new Broadway musical about 1970s and ‘80s televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker posted its closing notice on Tuesday — just five days after it opened at the Palace Theatre.“Tammy Faye” was reportedly capitalized at $25 million, and will lose every penny.
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