A Broadway play starring Sir Elton John, titled '$25,000,000', was canceled shortly after its opening night.

Sir Elton John's latest Broadway musical venture, based on the life of televangelist Tammy Faye Messner, has unfortunately met its end after just one week of performances. Despite its initial success in London's West End, the show failed to connect with New York audiences and was met with poor reviews.

The show, titled "Tammy Faye: A New Musical," was written by Sir Elton himself, with lyrics by Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears. It premiered on November 14th with the legendary musician in attendance, but unfortunately, it was unable to sustain its momentum and will be closing its curtains for the final time on December 8th.

According to sources, the show was capitalized for up to $25 million, but with only 300 tickets sold out of the 1700-capacity venue, it was deemed a financial failure. Early reviews of the show were also unsupportive, with one insider stating that they "killed it." It seems that the show's unique storyline was a risk that unfortunately did not pay off.

This is a disappointing turn of events for Sir Elton, who has found great success on stage with previous musicals such as "The Lion King" and "Billy Elliot." He worked closely with Jake Shears and playwright James Graham on this project, which premiered at London's Almeida Theatre in 2022.

The leading role of Tammy Faye was played by Katie Brayben, and the play followed the famous televangelist's tumultuous life, which ended in 2007. Graham's previous show for the Almeida, "Ink," also saw success and was nominated for multiple Olivier and Tony Awards.

On its London premiere, "Tammy Faye: A New Musical" received largely positive reviews, with many critics giving it four stars. The Guardian praised its infectious music and exuberant performances, while TimeOut called it a "terrific piece of entertainment." However, it seems that the show's charm did not translate to its American audience.

Despite this setback, Sir Elton is no stranger to success and will undoubtedly continue to create beautiful and meaningful music for his fans. As for "Tammy Faye: A New Musical," it may not have been meant to be, but it will still be remembered as a valiant effort by a talented team.

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