Elton John thinks his 'Tammy Faye' musical bombed because 'it was too political for America'

Elton John discussed the failure of his musical 'Tammy Faye,' attributing it to the political climate during its Broadway run. He explained that the show, which critiques the blending of church and state influenced by figures like Ronald Reagan, was too politically charged for American audiences. This followed a successful debut in London where it won Olivier Awards. John noted how the timing of its release, right before the U.S. elections, impacted its reception, diverging significantly from the success of his other production, 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

Elton John stated that the failure of his musical 'Tammy Faye' was attributed to its political themes, coinciding with the U.S. elections.

He emphasized how the show's critique of the integration of church and state was too political for American audiences, which he believed lacked an understanding of irony.

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