Christian Borle Joins TAMMY FAYE On Broadway, Replacing Andrew Rannells

He sure does like it hot. Today, producers announced that two time Tony winner Christian Borle will now play Jim Bakker in the new Broadway production of Tammy Faye that will being previews on October 19, before a November 14 opening night at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre. 

Borle takes over for the previously announced Andrew Rannells who made news on the Tony Awards red carpet earlier this month when he announced he would no longer be involved with the production due to contract negotiations. 

“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,” said composer Elton John. “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”

Also starring Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, the new musical features music by Elton John, lyrics by Jake Shears, and a book by James Graham. Rubert Goold is set to direct the new musical, following a run at the Almeida Theatre.

Additional casting will be announced at a later date.