Double Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Joins Broadway’s ‘Tammy Faye’ As Jerry Falwell

Two-time Tony-winning Michael Cerveris will play Jerry Falwell in this fall’s Broadway production of the musical Tammy Faye, which features music by Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, and a a book by Ink playwright James Graham.

Cerveris, The Gilded Age actor whose Broadway credits include Tony-winning performance in Sondheim’s Assassins and Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home, joins previously announced Tammy Faye cast members including Katie Brayben and Christian Borle as the Bakkers.

The casting was announced today by producers Rocket Stage, Greene Light Stage, and James L. Nederlander.

“As an audience member,” said director Rupert Goold in a statement, “I’ve always admired Michael’s performances and I am thrilled to welcome him into the Tammy Faye family. I know his Jerry Falwell will be the perfect foil for Katie and Christian’s Tammy Faye and Jim. I can’t wait to get into the rehearsal room to work with Michael and the full company to bring this wonderful new musical to Broadway audiences this fall.”

Tammy Faye, a hit on London’s West End, begins previews at Broadway’s newly refurbished Palace Theater on October 19, with opening night set for November 14.