The Palace Theatre welcomed the new musical ‘Tammy Faye’ tonight starring Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells. The Elton John-scored bio-musical—X hit 35,000 posts—earned a standing ovation; $30 cocktails sold 900 in the lobby. Free Playbills—2,000 grabbed; a Queens drag queen’s pre-show performance—500 cheered—went viral. Runs in repertory. NYC theater—glory hallelujah.
Jake Shears penned the book; a Harlem critic’s rave tweet trended instantly. The show explores faith and fame, per city data. Pop-up eyelash bar applied Tammy’s signature look. New LED cross lit the marquee. A Bronx church group attended opening night. Palace’s vibe—NYC’s spectacle heart.
It’s not perfect—some found second act long. Still, 1,700 laughing and crying made it electric, with 95% calling it “wildly entertaining.” Post-show, 47th Street buzzed with mascara runs. New hit—NYC praises.
Brayben’s 38—tears queen? Rannells’s 44—charm king. Palace roared; NYC glowed. Tammy Faye—sing on.
