The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

The storyline traces the tale of two Mormon evangelists as they work to share their faith with the locals of a tiny Ugandan community. Conceived by the authors of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, as well as the record-breaking Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony winner, Robert Lopez, the musical score is renowned for earning its very own Tony Award.

In response to appeals from cast members to reassess the portrayal of black characters in light of worries about racial equality, a few lyrics and points of the storyline were somewhat altered back in 2021. However, the concepts of friendship, faith, and optimism, which go beyond all religions, persist consistent during the play.
In their review, The New York Daily News portrays how The Book of Mormon is a performance where you frequently find yourself laughing one moment and afterwards uncover your mouth agape the next, eventually tearing up and, eventually, cheering for the main singers. Writers Stone and Parker are notorious for their "take-no-prisoners, nothing-is-sacred technique to humor."

Moreover, Lopez shows a knack for thumbing his nose at modern conventions. As all three share credit for the script, songs, and lyrics, this performance can be labeled as "foolish, heartfelt, and remarkably crude, while the score continually lively and shrewd keeps the acts in this Book turning seamlessly.”

The Eugene O'Neill Theatre is considered one of the top venues for popular Broadway shows in the whole New York! Come the stage at New York for the ultimate enjoying encounter of The Book of Mormon.