'The Book of Mormon' to play 5,000th Broadway performance
The nine-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy is only the 12th Broadway show to ever reach this milestone, having run at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre since 2011.
Praise be! The Book of Mormon will celebrate its 5,000th Broadway performance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre tonight, November 4, 2024.
The satirical, R-rated musical follows two young Mormons who get sent on a mission to a remote Ugandan village. Converting the locals quickly proves challenging — so they have to get a little creative.
The show is co-written by Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q) and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Parker and Casey Nicholaw co-direct, and Nicholaw also choreographs.
The Book of Mormon began Broadway performances on February 24, 2011, and is now only the 12th show in Broadway history to hit the 5,000-performance mark. Additionally, it is the longest-running musical to ever play the O'Neill and has set ticket sales records at the venue more than 30 times.
When The Book of Mormon opened, it won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. Additionally, the show won five Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical; the NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; the Drama League Award for Best Musical; and four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Musical.
The current Book of Mormon Broadway cast features Kevin Clay as Elder Price, Cody Jamison Strand as Elder Cunningham, Keziah John-Paul as Nabulungi, PJ Adzima as Elder McKinley, and Jacques C. Smith as Mafala Hatimbi.
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Photo credit: Kevin Clay and Cody Jamison Strand in The Book of Mormon on Broadway. (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)
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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