The Book of Mormon (musical)

This article is about the 2011 musical comedy. For the religious text, see The Book of Mormon.

The Book of Mormon
Poster illustrates a man mid-jump, clad in a uniform common to Mormon missionaries.
Broadway promotional poster
MusicTrey Parker
Robert Lopez
Matt Stone
LyricsTrey Parker
Robert Lopez
Matt Stone
BookTrey Parker
Robert Lopez
Matt Stone
PremiereMarch 24, 2011: Eugene O'Neill Theatre, New York City
Productions
  • 2011 Broadway
  • 2012 1st North American tour
  • 2012 2nd North American tour
  • 2013 West End
  • 2019 1st UK tour
  • 2022 US non-equity tour
  • 2024 2nd UK tour
Awards
List of awards

The Book of Mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. The story follows two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they attempt to preach the faith to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest from the locals, who are distracted by more pressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, famine, female genital mutilation, child molestation, and oppression by the local warlord.[1]

The show premiered on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in March 2011, starring Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad. It garnered critical acclaim and set records in ticket sales for the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The Book of Mormon was awarded nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The success of the Broadway production has spawned many stagings worldwide, including a long-running West End replica and several US national tours.

The Book of Mormon has grossed over $800 million, making it one of the most successful musicals of all time.[2] As of November 2024, it is the 12th longest-running Broadway show, having played more than 5,000 performances.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference freshair was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "The 29 Top Grossing Broadway Shows of All Time". www.playbill.com. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Gans, Andrew. "The Book of Mormon Becomes 12th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History December 28". Playbill.