The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Debuting in 2011, The Book of Mormon has undoubtedly been one of the most successful Broadway musicals since its creation. Conceptualized by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, the musical was inspired by the Latter-day Saints (LDS) founder and prophet Joseph Smith complete with his Book of Mormon. The show was originally meant to premiere off Broadway at the New York Theatre workshop after its 2008 staged reading, though this turned out to be just a prelude as its actual debut in 2011 moved to a more central location at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

In just a year, the Book of Mormon was already greenlit for a U.S. national tour that lasted four years, including a season in Salt Lake City, Utah! The show also carried on to be produced in several locations, with a Chicago production staged in 2012, a West End production in 2013, and Australian and European productions both performed in 2017.

The story and execution of this musical were key elements to this success. It shares the story of Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, two LDS missionaries who prepare to preach their faith in a remote village in Uganda. It is there that they contend with the local issues that the villagers face, as well as their opposite methods in teaching their religion, given that Cunningham deceives the villagers by injecting hilarious tales woven from science fiction and fantasy stories into his religious teachings, while Price is determined to teach the villagers in the usual, orthodox manner. The way the musical is shared with the audience is staged in quite an unorthodox manner as well, usually making fun of religion in its script and also injecting comedy in both of its acts, and of course, let's not forget the showtunes!

For its current production, the Book of Mormon will be in New York in December at the central theatre venue of Eugene O'Neill Theatre, which holds an awesome stage, sound system and acoustics, and leading facilities that is fit for this box office hit. Tickets for the musical on Friday 13th December 2024 are available for purchase by using the link above.