The Book of Mormon

The story of The Book of Mormon

The musical follows two mismatched young missionaries as they are sent abroad to spread their faith, only to find their expectations upended by the realities of the community they encounter. Their mismatched personalities and clashing approaches to their mission drive much of the show's comic energy.

Alongside its satire, the show is ultimately concerned with questions of faith, friendship, and finding meaning even when things do not go according to plan. It uses outrageous comedy to sneak in a surprisingly sincere message about connection and belief.

The music and the makers

Robert Lopez co-wrote the score, bringing his experience crafting sharp, structurally traditional musical comedy to material that is anything but traditional in content. The songs echo classic Broadway forms, big anthems, buddy numbers, and rousing ensemble pieces, while the lyrics deliver pointed, often outrageous comedy.

That contrast between old fashioned musical theatre craftsmanship and edgy, contemporary humor is central to the show's comic identity. The result is a score that feels both nostalgic and startlingly irreverent at the same time.

The Book of Mormon on Broadway

The Book of Mormon opened on Broadway in 2011 and became one of the biggest hits of its era, drawing acclaim for its audacious humor and surprisingly polished, old school musical comedy craftsmanship. It quickly became one of the hardest tickets in New York.

Its popularity stems from that unusual combination: a show willing to push comedic boundaries while still delivering the kind of big, satisfying musical numbers that longtime Broadway fans expect. It remains a defining comedy of the 2010s Broadway landscape.

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