The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Familiar to locals as one of the finest theatre venues in New York, Eugene O'Neill Theatre has always been the top choice as a play or musical venue, especially due to its awesome interior and exterior architecture that is both spacious and well-decorated. The play will be available for a limited period in Eugene O'Neill Theatre in July, on Tuesday 23rd July 2024.

Legendary duo Matt Stone & Trey Parker, alongside Robert Lopez have once again succeeded in creating another smash hit but in an entirely new medium for them. This time being in in classical theatre. The Book of Mormon, centered on Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham, two Mormon missionaries of the Mormon faith, are assigned to baptize and convert the local population of a village in Uganda. The musical, though dealing with religious context, delves away from a somber approach to telling this story, as it instead uses comedy and even blasphemy to make light of the way religion is taught and religious stories are told.

Theatre fans all over the world and for over a decade since its Broadway premiere in 2011 have generally welcomed The Book of Mormon positively. Despite mocking religious teachings, and often satirical, it also comes with a warm and serious tone beneath its language. Throughout its two acts, the musical gradually transforms from a play full of cursing, sex, and obscenity to a story that challenges and provokes thought – specifically how we, as viewers, treat religion and supernatural stories. In one of their reviews, The New York Times agrees with this thought and stated that “The central theme of The Book of Mormon is that many religious stories are silly – the idea that God would plant golden plates in upstate New York. Many religious doctrines are rigid and out of touch. But religion itself can do enormous good as long as people take religious teaching metaphorically and not literally; as long as people understand that all religions ultimately preach love.”

Witness the innovative musical that has broken records and won awards globally. Tickets are for sale through by clicking the link provided above.