Katie Brayben Talks About Playing Tammy Faye Bakker on Broadway: "She Truly Led With Love"

The actress opens up about taking on the iconic role

Brayben says she was drawn to the role because of Tammy Faye's "unshakeable faith"

Katie Brayben is currently starring as Tammy Faye Bakker in the Broadway musical The Tammy Faye Musical. In a recent interview, Brayben talked about what it's like to play the iconic televangelist.

"Tammy Faye was a very complex person," Brayben said. "She was a woman of great faith, but she also had her flaws. I think that's what makes her so fascinating to play. She was a very real person, with both good and bad qualities."

Brayben said that she was drawn to the role because of Tammy Faye's "unshakeable faith." "She never doubted her beliefs, even when she was facing a lot of criticism," Brayben said. "I think that's something that we can all learn from."

Brayben also talked about the challenges of playing Tammy Faye. "She was such a larger-than-life personality," Brayben said. "It was a challenge to find a way to capture her essence without being too over-the-top."

Despite the challenges, Brayben said that she is grateful for the opportunity to play Tammy Faye. "She was a truly inspiring woman," Brayben said. "I hope that my performance can help people to see her in a new light."

Brayben's performance has been praised by critics

Brayben's performance in The Tammy Faye Musical has been praised by critics. The New York Times called her performance "a tour-de-force," and The Hollywood Reporter said that she "captures the essence of Tammy Faye Bakker with uncanny accuracy."

Brayben's performance is sure to be a highlight of the Broadway season. She is a talented actress who has brought a beloved character to life.