The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham are two coming of age Mormon missionaries sent on a mission to a native Ugandan village. Their goal is to convert the locals to their faith, but they realize upon their arrival that their job is more complex than they had imagined, given the abundance of local issues that the villagers are against such as a local warlord, an HIV/AIDS epidemic, and poverty among others. The pair then gradually realize that they must use more unique methods to convert the population than the orthodox means that they know.

It is in the pair’s differing ways where the performance of The Book of Mormon is outstanding – allowing a serious topic of religion to be blasphemed and injected with comedy, showtunes, and a bit of crude language, yet still remaining acceptable to its audience. Since its debut in 2011, the musical has been received positively despite its manner of conveying its message. The church itself supported the musical, buying ads and releasing marketing marketing material that stated: “You’ve seen the play, now read the book.” In its West End performances, the repeatedly sold-out shows were prime examples of The Book of Mormon’s success. Though most viewers were already expecting a shock given the content and theme of the play, according to The Guardian, it was even to their shock that “suddenly you realize you’re in for not just humour but a seriously fine night of entertainment, and it just keeps on getting better.” The musical’s run in Australia met with a similar positive reception, with the Sydney Morning Herald even proclaiming that the Book of Mormon is a “dynamite production of a show that has consistently been called the funniest Broadway musical of all time.”

It's no shock that , The Book of Mormon’s several shows globally have earned it nine Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Circle Critics awards, four Olivier Awards, and two Helpmann Awards.

This upbeat, happy, and totally silly play continues its tour in New York. New York’s ultimate theatre venue, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, with its spacious seating capacity, impeccable lighting, and superb sound system will be hosting this November’s performance of The Book of Mormon. Tickets are now available for the Monday 4th November 2024 showing by clicking the links provided above. Seats are only for sale for a limited time.