'The Book of Mormon' names new Broadway cast members
Four actors will step into principal roles in the award-winning musical at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it has played in New York for over 14 years.
Summary
- Diego Enrico; Sydney Quildon; Charlie Franklin; and Jay Wilkison will join the Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon from October 28
- The Tony Award-winning musical is a satire about two Mormon missionaries sent to convert a Ugandan village
Hello! Four new cast members will join the cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre beginning October 28.
The new cast members include Diego Enrico as Elder Cunningham, Sydney Quildon as Nabulungi, Charlie Franklin as Elder McKinley, and Jay Wilkison as Joseph Smith/Mission President. Enrico and Quildon make their Broadway debuts with the show.
The four replace longtime Book of Mormon cast members Cody Jamison Strand, Keziah John-Paul, PJ Adzima, and Lewis Cleale, respectively.
Notably, Strand has played Elder Cunningham for 13 years across Broadway, London's West End, and the U.S. national tour, making him the longest-serving actor ever in the role. Cleale is an original Book of Mormon cast member, having been with the show for 14 years since its 2011 premiere.
Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon is a satire about two Mormon missionaries who get in way over their heads when they're sent to convert a Ugandan village. The show is created by double EGOT winner Robert Lopez and South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
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Photo credit: Diego Enrico, Sydney Quildon, Charlie Franklin, and Jay Wilkison. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Book of Mormon about?
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Oscar-winning Frozen and Avenue Q composer Bobby Lopez are a match made in heaven. The hilarious Broadway smash The Book of Mormon features the misadventures of two Mormon missionaries who go to wacky lengths to convert an African village. Get tickets to the nine-time Tony-winning Best Musical.
Where is The Book of Mormon playing?
The Book of Mormon is playing at Eugene O’Neill Theatre. The theatre is located at 230 West 49th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
How long is The Book of Mormon?
The running time of The Book of Mormon is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for The Book of Mormon?
The recommended age for The Book of Mormon is Ages 13+. Parental advisory: this show contains explicit language. Children under 5 are not allowed in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for The Book of Mormon?
Book tickets for The Book of Mormon on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote The Book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon features a book, music, and lyrics by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez. The trio won Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical Tony Awards for their work. Parker and Stone are the creators of South Park, and Lopez is known for co-writing Avenue Q and the songs for Frozen.
What songs are in The Book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon features 20 songs, including "I Believe," "Two By Two," "Spooky Mormon Hell Dream," "Baptize Me," and "Hello!" Learn more about all the songs in The Book of Mormon.
Is The Book of Mormon appropriate for kids?
The Book of Mormon is not recommended for young children. The show contains mature themes, including references to sex and violence, and strong language. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed and choreographed The Book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon is directed by Trey Parker and Casey Nicholaw and choreographed by Nicholaw. The co-directors won a Tony Award for their work, and Nicholaw received a choreography nomination.
When did The Book of Mormon open on Broadway?
The Book of Mormon opened in February 2011. The musical is the longest-running show to ever play the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway and the 13th-longest-running Broadway show of all time.
Is The Book of Mormon good?
The Book of Mormon won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our five-star review reads, "This production bowls you over. You don't have a chance to not like it because it, like the Mormons it depicts, is positive that something good will happen if you just hang around for a while."
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