The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Premiering in 2011, The Book of Mormon has undoubtedly been one of the most successful Broadway musicals since its opening. A collaboration by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, the musical is a different perspective on the Latter-day Saints (LDS) founder and prophet Joseph Smith complete with his Book of Mormon. The show was intended to debut off Broadway at the New York Theatre workshop after its 2008 staged reading, though this turned out to be a blessing in disguise as its actual debut in 2011 moved to a more central location at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

In just a year, the Broadway play was already approved for a U.S. national tour that lasted four years, including a run in Salt Lake City, Utah! The show also proceeded to be staged in several locations, with a Chicago production produced in 2012, a West End production in 2013, and Australian and European productions both staged in 2017.

The story and execution of this musical were key factors to this success. It shares the story of Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, two LDS missionaries who aim to convert locals in a remote village in Uganda. It is there that they contend with the local issues that the villagers face, as well as their different methods in preaching their religion, given that Cunningham deceives the villagers by injecting fictional parts from science fiction and fantasy stories into his sermons, while Price is resolved to teach the villagers in the usual, orthodox manner. The way the musical is shared with the audience is staged in quite an unorthodox manner as well, usually satirizing religion in its script and also injecting comic entertainment in both of its acts, including its upbeat showtunes.

For its current production, the Book of Mormon will be in New York in May at the grand theatre venue of Eugene O'Neill Theatre, which holds an unforgettable stage, sound system and acoustics, and ultimate facilities that is fit for this box office hit. Tickets for the musical on Thursday 7th May 2026 are available for purchase by using the link above.