The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Launching in 2011, The Book of Mormon has undoubtedly been one of the most thriving Broadway musicals since its inception. Conceptualized 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 and 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 prominent 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 continued on to be produced in several locations, with a Chicago production performed in 2012, a West End production in 2013, and Australian and European productions both produced in 2017.

The unconventionality and nonconformity of this musical were key components to this success. It shares the story of Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, two LDS missionaries who prepare to preach their faith in a remote village in Uganda. It is there that they struggle 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 adding 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 performed in quite an unorthodox manner as well, usually satirizing religion in its script and also injecting comedy in both of its acts, and of course, let's not forget the showtunes!

For its current run, the Book of Mormon will be in New York in August at the magnificent theatre venue of Eugene O'Neill Theatre, which holds an excellent stage, sound system and acoustics, and top facilities that is fit for this critically-acclaimed musical. Tickets for the musical on Saturday 2nd August 2025 are available for purchase by using the link above.