The Book Of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham are two coming of age Mormon missionaries tasked with a mission to a native Ugandan village. Their goal is to convert the villagers to their faith, but they find out upon their arrival that their job is more complex than they had assumed, given the great deal of local issues that the villagers face such as oppression, an HIV/AIDS epidemic, and poverty among others. The pair then gradually realize that they must use more unusual means to convert the population than the usual means that they know.

It is in this duo's unique dynamic where the performance of The Book of Mormon excels – allowing the subject matter of religion to be blasphemed and injected with comedy, showtunes, and a bit of crude language, yet still remaining unobjectionable to its audience. Since its opening night in 2011, the Broadway play has been received positively despite its manner of conveying its message. The Mormon church itself supported the musical, purchasing ads and releasing slogans specifically that stated: “You’ve seen the play, now read the book.” In its West End performances, the repeatedly sold-out shows were a testament to The Book of Mormon’s success. Though most viewers were already expecting a shock given the content and theme of the play, according to The Guardian, it was even to their surprise that “suddenly you realize you’re in for not just humour but a a thought provoking tale that just keeps on getting better.” The musical’s run in Australia also loved by theatre fans, with the Sydney Morning Herald even proclaiming that the Book of Mormon is a “dynamite production of a show that has consistently been called the funniest Broadway musical of all time.”

It's no shock that due to its success, The Book of Mormon’s several shows globally have earned it nine Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Circle Critics awards, four Olivier Awards, and two Helpmann Awards.

This upbeat, happy, and totally silly play continues its tour in New York. New York’s best theatre venue, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, with its spacious seating capacity, magnificent lighting, and masterful sound system will be hosting this June’s performance of The Book of Mormon. Tickets are now available for the Saturday 13th June 2026 showing by clicking the links provided above. Seats are only for sale for a limited time.