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The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected.

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Composed by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon is an old-style musical with a modern sensibility. This blockbuster show features several big song-and-dance numbers accompanied by some old-fashioned Broadway belting. An equal opportunity offender, the show playfully pokes fun at religion, sexuality, poverty and race, while inspiring an after-the-show discussion of religion in general.

"A spectacular, rather perfect Broadway musical not only grounded in a serious love and understanding of the traditions that make a Broadway musical great but also filled with love for the very flawed, mortal characters who populate this romp." Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

"Parker and Stone have created one of the freshest original musicals in recent memory. It has tuneful songs, clever lyrics, winning characters, explosive laughs and disarmingly intimate moments. " The Hollywood Reporter David Rooney

"While The Book of Mormon packs plenty of blissful profanity, sacrilege and politically incorrect mischief, the defining quality of this hugely entertaining show is its sweetness." The Hollywood Reporter David Rooney

"The show is blissfully original, irreverent, outspoken and hilarious. And all that's tucked inside good -- no, great -- old-fashioned musical." New York Daily News Joe Dziemianowicz

"These numbers are witty, ridiculous, impeccably executed and genuinely stirring." The New York Times Ben Brantley

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The Book of Mormon runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

The Book of Mormon contains explicit language. We invite each family to choose what is suitable, however children under 4 will not be admitted.

You can connect to the internet using the network  -Eugene_ONeill_Free_WiFi-  for better service within the theatre.

There is no coat check at the Eugene O'Neill theatre, but there is an option to store a large bag or suitcase. Please speak to a member of the staff when you arrive. There is a $3 charge per item.

Restrooms are located down 1 flight of stairs from the lobby. For accessible, single-stall and/or all-gender restroom options, please speak with a member of the theatre staff who can guide you to The Time Hotel, located directly adjacent to the theatre at 224 West 49th Street. We encourage you to use the restroom that best fits your gender identity or expression.

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Kevin Clay has been so fortunate to play this role on the North American Tour, as a founding member of the UK/European Tour, and is thrilled to be returning to Broadway. Other credits include Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera ( Gypsy, The Wedding Singer ), Music Theatre Wichita ( West Side Story, Catch Me If You Can, Joseph... Dreamcoat, 42nd Street ), and Wagon Wheel Theatre ( Shrek, 9 to 5, Forever Plaid ). A proud graduate of Penn State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Huge thanks to his family, friends, Hudson Artists Agency, and the whole team at  The Book of Mormon . Crew ‘15!

Cody Jamison Strand has played Elder Cunningham across the U.S., Canada and London and is beyond thrilled to be returning to Broadway. Sending huge love to Mom, Dad, Brother and Sister whose birthday I always forget. A thousand constant humble thanks to the brilliant creative and casting team for giving me countless, incredible, unimaginable opportunities. For my own elders: Betty, Bob and Donna.

Kim is beyond excited and extremely humbled to be making her Broadway debut with such an extraordinary show! Kim is a Baltimore native and proud VCU alum, who's recent credits include  For The Last Time  (off-Broadway), Central Avenue Breakdown ,(NYMF/DIMF), Seussical the Musical  (National Tour), and Bull  (CBS). Many thanks to Mom, Dad, Irene & DDO, and all my friends and family! "An artist's duty is to reflect the times"- Nina Simone.

PJ Adzima is overjoyed to be making his Broadway debut as Elder McKinley after playing the role in Australia and on the Jumamosi Tour. Select Credits:  The Panic of 29 (Less Than Rent ),  Volleygirls  (NYMF),  The Cobalteans  (NYMF),  The Bacchae  (La Mama),  The Tycoons!  (RAVE Festival- Winner Outstanding Performance). TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Girls5Eva, Madam Secretary, The Good Fight, FBI: Most Wanted . Love to Bobby, Anne, Adam, and the BOM family around the world. For Mom, Dad, Eric, and Julia.

Jacques C. Smith is grateful to join the Broadway company. Broadway:  Rent  (Benny). National tours:  The Book of Mormon, If/Then  and  Rent . Regional: The Old Globe, Goodman Theatre (Black Theater Alliance Award, Jefferson nomination), Pasadena Playhouse (FRED Award, NAACP nomination), Ebony Repertory Theatre (Ovation Award), Paper Mill Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse and others. TV: Marlon, Eagleheart, General Hospital, Oz  (series regular), CSI: Miami, American Masters, Law & Order, ER , among others. MFA from UCSD, BA from Princeton University. “The time is always ripe to do right” —MLK, Jr.

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THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces New National Tour for Fall 2022

THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will launch a new non-equity national tour in the 2022-2023 season. The tour will visit four dozen cities across America, 25 of which will present THE BOOK OF MORMON for the first time. A complete tour schedule will be announced in the coming months.

THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker , Robert Lopez and Matt Stone . The Broadway production is choreographed by Casey Nicholaw and directed by Nicholaw and Parker. Set design is by three-time Tony Award winner Scott Pask , costume design is by two-time Tony Award winner Ann Roth , lighting design is by five-time Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt and sound design is by two-time Tony Award winner Brian Ronan . Orchestrations are by Tony Award winner Larry Hochman and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Oremus. Music direction and vocal arrangements are by Oremus.

Since opening on March 24, 2011, THE BOOK OF MORMON has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O'Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times. In addition to nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, THE BOOK OF MORMON 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 West End production opened in February 2013, winning four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, and breaking the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history. The first-ever UK and European tour launched in Manchester in June 2019, winning 'Best Theatre Show' at the Manchester Evening News City Life Awards before touring throughout the UK and Europe

THE BOOK OF MORMON has been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards. The musical has smashed long-standing box office records in New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and in cities across the U.S. and the world.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

For more information, visit thebookofmormontour.com

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The unabashed and uncompromising satire of Broadway musicals, coming to the Waterbury Palace Theater April 26-28, has become one of the genre’s major mainstream successes.

The show was written by “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker with Robert Lopez of “Avenue Q” and “Frozen” fame. Still running in New York, “The Book of Mormon” is currently the 12th longest-running Broadway show of all time and one of the most profitable.

These days, a “Book of Mormon”  tour is greeted by audience members who come in costume, hold up signs and know every line by heart. That throng of devout fans has to co-exist with theatergoers who may be seeing this outrageous show for the first time. “The Book of Mormon” continues to do impressive business at theaters that have already booked it previously.

Neither Thomas Ed Purvis, who plays Mutumbo and is also the tour’s co-dance captain, nor Lamont J. Whitaker, who plays Mafala Hatimbi (the father of the show’s heroine Nabalungi) are old enough to have experienced that wave of amazement that met “The Book of Mormon” when this bad-taste-based musical spectacle exploded upon Broadway in 2011.

“I knew of the show, but it wasn’t one of the ones they taught at school,” said Purvis who attended the Boston Conservatory, a breeding ground for musical theater performers. “I first saw it when it reopened on Broadway after COVID.”

“I didn’t see it until we started rehearsals for this tour in 2022,” said Whitaker. “When I was in college, people would sing ‘I Believe,’ so I always knew what kind of show it was.”

That song, in which the show’s hero, a Mormon missionary named Elder Price, reaffirms his faith in his religion, includes lyrics like “I believe! That God lives on a planet called Kolob! I believe! That Jesus has his own planet as well. And I believe that the Garden of Eden was in Jackson County, Missouri. If you believe, the Lord will reveal it. And you’ll know it’s all true — You’ll just feel it. You’ll be a Mormon!!! And by gosh — Mormon just belieeeeeeeeves!!!!”

Elder Price (played on this tour by Sam McLellan) and his pesky fellow missionary Elder Cunningham (Sam Nackman) attempt to interest Ugandan natives in the Mormon faith and become involved in village disputes with a local warlord.

Purvis is a Norwalk resident who previously sang and danced on tour in Connecticut in the long-running tour of “Rent”. “The Book of Mormon” has visited the same big theaters that “Rent” did, namely The Bushnell, the Shubert and the Waterbury Palace, some of them more than once.

”I dreamed of going to some of these theaters around the country,” Purvis said. He looks forward to playing the Waterbury Palace, partly because family members from Connecticut will be coming to see it. His grandmother has seen the musical 10 times.

Whitaker’s grandmother has been an influence as well. “She was a chief in Ghana. She got crowned. I pay homage to her in the way I carry my character.”

Whitaker’s mother, stepfather and brothers have all seen him play Mafala Hatimbi. He sees some cultural relevance in the show. “There’s been a lot going on in Uganda recently. We’re putting certain things out there.”

When he began with the tour, Purvis was a “swing” (the company member who understudies multiple small roles in the show) and assistant dance captain. His current job as co-dance captain requires him to “set up the show and maintain it on the road.”

Whitaker has performed the role of Mafala Hatimbi around 500 times at this point. He said the character is “very special. He’s a single father who wants his daughter to have the life he’s never had. He really changes by the end of the story.”

That is a sweet, sentimental way of describing a show that is also a riotous, foul-mouthed and violent tale of culture clashes and religious dogma.

“You do try to find the humanity,” Whitaker said.

As for the raucous comedy, “Someone is still feeling that impact for the first time,” Purvis said. “We have to keep it fresh.”

Whitaker notes that the show has been around so long, and this particular tour has lasted so long, that it’s bringing “The Book of Mormon” to areas that haven’t experienced it before.

“We’re reaching cities that have never seen it, that would never get this type of musical. We’re pushing the barriers,” he said.

“The Book of Mormon” runs April 26-28 at the Palace Theater, 100 East Main St., Waterbury. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. $44-$148. palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/book-mormon .

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THE BOOK OF MORMON is a featured production in the 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway at The Carson Center.

The New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And  Entertainment Weekly  says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of  The Tonight Show  calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.  For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com.

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THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker , Robert Lopez and Matt Stone . The Broadway production is directed by Parker and Casey Nicholaw , and choreographed by Nicholaw. The tour is directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner based on the original Broadway direction and choreography. Set design is by three-time Tony Award winner Scott Pask , costume design is by Tony Award winner Ann Roth , lighting design is by five-time Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt , sound design is by two-time Tony Award winner Brian Ronan , and hair design is by Josh Marquette . Orchestrations are by Tony Award winner Larry Hochman and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Oremus . Music supervision and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus. Casting is by Carrie Gardner .

Since opening on March 24, 2011,  THE BOOK OF MORMON  has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O’Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times. In addition to nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album,  THE BOOK OF MORMON  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 West End production opened in February 2013, winning four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, and breaking the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history. The first-ever UK and European tour launched in Manchester in June 2019, winning ‘Best Theatre Show’ at the Manchester Evening News City Life Awards before touring throughout the UK and Europe.

THE BOOK OF MORMON  has been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards. The musical has smashed long-standing box office records in New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and in cities across the U.S. and the world.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for THE BOOK OF MORMON , winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years. www.networkstours.com

For more information, visit thebookofmormontour.com  

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The national Broadway tour of “The Book of Mormon” opens Friday and runs through Sunday at Chrysler Hall. The show — written by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matthew Stone, along with Robert Lopez, the co-writer of the stage hit “Avenue Q” — debuted on Broadway in 2011 to rave reviews.

“It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals,” wrote Peter Marks, theater critic for The Washington Post.

It won nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and took home the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

The plot centers around two Mormons who are training for missions in Uganda to convert the residents of a village. Upon arrival, they learn that the village is wracked by AIDS and ruled over by the show’s antagonist “The General.”

“It’s not just one type of people, or one group of people, getting talked about or made fun of …” said Dewight Braxton Jr., who plays the General, “… it’s everyone!”

Having toured with the show for two years, Braxton estimates that the song “Man Up” probably gets the most laughs:

“I’m taking the reins, / I’m crossing the bear! / Just like Jesus, / I’m growing a pair!”

Colin Warren-Hicks, 919-818-8138, [email protected]

When: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk

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NETworks Presentations and the producers of  The Book of Mormon  North American Tour have announced new casting as the musical prepares for another season on the road.

Winner of nine Tony Awards ® , including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon launched a new North American tour in September 2022, playing more than 50 cities since then. New cities for the 2023-2024 season include Providence, Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle, Boston, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, San Antonio, and many more. The current tour route can be found at  TheBookofMormonTour.com or by clicking here .

The current cast for the national tour of The Book of Mormon features Sam McLellan as Elder Price, Sam Nackman as Elder Cunningham, Keke Nesbitt as Nabulungi, Sean Casey Flanagan as Elder McKinley, Lamont J. Whitaker as Mafala Hatimbi, Trevor Dorner as Missionary Training Center Voice/Price’s Dad/Joseph Smith/Mission President, and Dewight Braxton Jr. as General. The Ensemble features, Gideon Chickos , Jarius Miquel Cliett , Matthew Dant , Justin Forward , Craig Franke , Lars Hafell , Kisakye , Vance Klassen , Evan Lennon , Joey Myers , Trinity Posey , Thomas Ed Purvis , Michelle Ray , Kyle Segar , and Chelsea M. Smith . Swings for the tour include Bernie Baldassaro , DeVon Buchanan , Matt Cosco , Tianna Davis , Aaron Chancellor Gilmer , Eliah B. Johnson , Connor Olney , and Reynel Reynaldo .

With twelve years and counting on Broadway and close to a decade on tour, The Book of Mormon has played to over 19 million fans to date. Produced by NETworks Presentations, the new tour has been built to play in even more theatres across the country.

The Book of Mormon features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker , Robert Lopez and Matt Stone . The Broadway production is directed by Parker and two-time Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw and choreographed by Nicholaw. The tour is directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner based on the original Broadway direction and choreography. Set design is by three-time Tony Award winner Scott Pask, costume design is by Tony Award winner Ann Roth , lighting design is by five-time Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt , sound design is by two-time Tony Award winner Brian Ronan , and hair design is by Josh Marquette . Orchestrations are by Tony Award winner Larry Hochman and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Oremus . Music supervision and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus. Casting is by Carrie Gardner .

Since opening on March 24, 2011, The Book of Mormon has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O’Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times. In addition to nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, The Book of Mormon 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 West End production opened in February 2013, winning four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, and breaking the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history. The first-ever UK and European tour launched in Manchester in June 2019, winning ‘Best Theatre Show’ at the Manchester Evening News City Life Awards before touring throughout the UK and Europe.

The Book of Mormon has been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards. The musical has smashed long-standing box office records in New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and in cities across the U.S. and the world.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for The Book of Mormon , winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS  (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years.  www.networkstours.com

Biographies

KEKE NESBITT  ( Nabulungi ). National tour debut! Penn State University – BFA Musical Theatre. Previous credits include  The Wild Party  (Kate),  These Girls Have Demons  (Dayna), and  Rent  (Joanne). Keke would like to thank her friends, family, mentors, and  The Book of Mormon  team for their love and support. Kekenesbitt.com @Keiona.Nesbitt 

TREVOR DORNER ( Price’s Dad/Missionary Voice/Joseph Smith/Mission President ) is thrilled to join the national tour cast of The Book of Mormon . Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Trevor received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. National tour: Million Dollar Quartet . Regional: Murder for Two ; The Full Monty ; Sister Act ; Footloose . Special thanks to the family and friends who have supported me along the way. Trevordorner.com IG: @trevordorner

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Noon Notebook: The Book of Mormon to perform in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the National Tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning best musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON. This production is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take the Buddy Holly Hall stage May 17–19, 2024.

Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON are available for purchase at BroadwayAtBuddyHollyHall.com , BuddyHollyHall.com or by calling 806-792-8339. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting [email protected] .

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 17, 2024 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 19, 2024 1:00 & 6:30 p.m.

THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. The Broadway production is directed by Parker and two-time Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw and choreographed by Nicholaw. The tour is directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner based on the original Broadway direction and choreography. Set design is by three-time Tony Award winner Scott Pask, costume design is by Tony Award winner Ann Roth, lighting design is by five-time Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt, sound design is by two-time Tony Award winner Brian Ronan, and hair design is by Josh Marquette. Orchestrations are by Tony Award winner Larry Hochman and two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Oremus. Music supervision and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus. Casting is by Carrie Gardner.

Since opening on March 24, 2011, THE BOOK OF MORMON has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O’Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times. In addition to nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, THE BOOK OF MORMON 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 West End production opened in February 2013, winning four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, and breaking the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history. The first-ever UK and European tour launched in Manchester in June 2019, winning ‘Best Theatre Show’ at the Manchester Evening News City Life Awards before touring throughout the UK and Europe.

THE BOOK OF MORMON has been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards. The musical has smashed long-standing box office records in New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and in cities across the U.S. and the world.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) is an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years. www.networkstours.com

For more information, visit thebookofmormontour.com

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The Book of Mormon

The New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And  Entertainment Weekly  says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of  The Tonight Show  calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s  THE BOOK OF MORMON , the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America,  THE BOOK OF MORMON  has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

Friday, May 17, 2024:  8 pm

Saturday, May 18, 2024:  2 pm

Saturday, May 18, 2024:  8 pm

Sunday, May 19, 2024:  1 pm

Sunday, May 19, 2024:  6:30 pm

The performance will begin promptly at the advertised curtain time. Latecomers will be held outside of the theater until the tour approved entrance time.

TOTAL RUN TIME:  2 hours 30 minutes with Intermission

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• Friday, May 17 Doors | 7pm || Show | 8pm Tickets
• Saturday, May 18 Doors | 1pm || Show | 2pm Tickets
• Saturday, May 18 Doors | 7pm || Show | 8pm Tickets
• Sunday, May 19 Doors | 12pm || Show | 1pm Tickets
• Sunday, May 19 Doors | 5:30pm || Show | 6:30pm Tickets

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The Book of Mormon Tour

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WHAT IS THE BOOK OF MORMON ABOUT?

The musical tells the story of two Salt Lake City Mormons sent as missionaries to Uganda, hoping for a few baptisms and a couple of conversions. Instead, they are welcomed by some very harsh realities and a particularly unpleasant warlord.

The lyrics are guaranteed to have you weeping with laughter.

Written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone , the comedy giants behind South Park and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q and Disney’s Frozen), The Book Of Mormon is a hilarious musical that breathes three-dimensional, all-singing, all-dancing life into the absurdities of Mormon dogma, whilst simultaneously being incredibly rude, potentially offensive and above all, unexpectedly endearing.

Since making its world premiere in March 2011 at New York’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre, where it won nine Tony® Awards, including Best Musical,  The Book of Mormon  has been performed on three continents and won over thirty international awards. The musical has smashed long-standing box office records in New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and cities across the U.S.

The London production opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre in February 2013 when it set the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history and went on to win four Olivier Awards® including Best New Musical. 

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Kravis on Broadway for 2024-25 has 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Funny Girl,' 'Book of Mormon'

Call it a Sweet 16: The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach has released the lineup for its 16th season of Kravis on Broadway performances, and it's packed with Tony Award winners, including six West Palm Beach premieres.

The season kicks off with "Mrs. Doubtfire" from Oct. 29-Nov. 3, and continues with "The Cher Show" from Jan. 7-12, the Kravis Center announced in a news release. That will be followed by "Funny Girl" from Jan. 28-Feb. 2, "Peter Pan" from Feb. 12-16 and "The Book of Mormon" from March 11-16.

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The season is rounded out by "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" from March 25-30, "Les Misérables" from April 22-27, and "Mystic Pizza" from May 13-18.

"The 2024-2025 season features eight hit musicals, including several Tony and Grammy Award-winners, hilarious comedies, whimsical adventures, touching true-life stories and spectacular theatrical celebrations of truth, beauty, freedom and love," Kravis Center chief executive Diane Quinn said in a news release.

Current subscribers will have first access to season passes beginning at noon May 6 at kravis.org . New subscribers will be able to buy season tickets starting May 13, the Kravis Center said.

Subscriptions include an eight-show series that has "The Book of Mormon," or a seven-show series that does not include "The Book of Mormon."

The eight-show series package prices range from $387 to $1,012, and the seven-show series package ranges from $341 to $884.

Here is a look at each of the performances included in the coming season's Kravis on Broadway series:

"Mrs. Doubtfire," Oct. 29-Nov. 3: The internationally acclaimed musical based on the hit movie that starred Robin Williams. The stage adaptation again tells the story of an out-of-work actor who goes to great lengths to get closer to his children.

"The Cher Show," Jan. 7-12: The story of pop superstar Cher, packed with 35 of her greatest hits across her more than six-decade career.

"Funny Girl," Jan. 28-Feb. 2: A Broadway revival of the beloved 1964 Bob Merrill-Jule Styne musical that tells the story of Fanny Brice, who dreams of life as a star of the stage.

"Peter Pan," Feb. 12-16: A new adaptation of the 70-year-old Carolyn Leigh-Moose Charlap musical, bringing to life the story of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they embark on a magical journey.

"The Book of Mormon," March 11-16: The 2011 Trey Parker-Robert Lopez musical comedy that follows a pair of mismatched missionaries; it was the winner of nine Tony Awards and countless accolades, including The New York Times' proclamation that "The Book of Mormon" is "the best musical of this century."

"Moulin Rouge! The Musical," March 25-30: The stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's hit 2001 film, with Bohemians, aristocrats and, above all, love, with songs, sets and costumes that earned the production 10 Tony Awards.

"Les Misérables," April 22-27: A tale of broken dreams and unrequited love set four decades after the French Revolution, with classic songs including "I Dreamed a Dream," "One Day More" and "Master of the House."

"Mystic Pizza," May 13-18: Three women navigate life and love in a small-town pizza shop, with a soundtrack that features highlights of the 1980s and ’90s, including "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now."

For more information, visit kravis.org .

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: 'Funny Girl,' 'Moulin Rouge' on lineup for Kravis' 2024-25 season

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The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 20 “A Light … That Can Never Be Darkened” Mosiah 11-17

by Administration | May 7, 2024 | 0 comments

Bruce Webster

Kris Frederickson

Robert Boylan

  In the April 21st Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Bruce Webster, Kris Frederickson, and Robert Boylan discuss Book of Mormon lesson 20, “A Light … That Can Never Be Darkened” covering Mosiah 11-17.

You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the April 21 broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. It will also be included in our podcast feed ( https://interpreterfoundation.org/feeds/podcast ). The other segments of the April 21 radio show can be accessed at https://interpreterfoundation.org/interpreter-radio-show-april-21-2024 .

The Interpreter Radio Show can be heard Sunday evenings from 7 to 9 PM (MDT), on K-TALK, AM 1640, or you can listen live on the Internet at ktalkmedia.com .

Original air date: April 21, 2024. This recording has been edited to remove commercial breaks.

The Interpreter Radio Show is a weekly discussion of matters of interest to the hosts, guests, and callers of the show. The views expressed on the Interpreter Radio Show are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Interpreter Foundation, nor should statements made on the show be construed as official doctrinal statements of the Church.

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17 Unusual Mormon Rules You Won’t Believe Are Real

Posted: May 7, 2024 | Last updated: May 7, 2024

The core values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) include following Jesus Christ’s teachings, living a moral life, and serving others. These values inform how members approach daily living and decision-making. Many of the LDS church’s teachings are similar to those of other religions, but others find some rules unusual. We look at 17 bizarre Mormon rules you won’t believe are real.

Tea and Coffee are Banned

Mormons typically abstain from coffee and tea as per scripture from The Word of Wisdom , the LDS Church scripture. While some modern Mormons do drink some hot drinks, others believe coffee and tea can have negative health effects.

Mormon church members are actively encouraged to use clean and respectful language at all times. They believe respectful language promotes positive communication and avoids offense to others. The odd swear word may be used now and again, but this could cause real problems if it were done in public spaces. 

No Leisure on Sundays

Sundays are considered a holy day for Mormons, with the day dedicated to rest, worship, and spiritual thought. Aside from worship, the Sabbath should be spent with family, and some activities, such as baking and board games, are deemed suitable. 

No Dating Until Age 16

The LDS encourages young people to focus on their education, build strong friendships, and develop their spirituality before entering into serious relationships. Many Mormons think that dating at a younger age can increase the risk of engaging in inappropriate behavior.

They Must Give Ten Percent of Their Salary to Charity

The principle of tithing is a core financial practice in the LDS Church. It refers to giving 10% of income to the church. The ten percent rule is not always strict in some churches, but members are encouraged to contribute what they feel comfortable with.

No Gambling

Gambling is seen as being motivated by a desire to get something for nothing rather than through honest effort and hard work. Therefore, the Mormon church leaders have strongly condemned gambling for many years, considering it morally wrong.

They Should Put Most of Their Time into Their Family

While there’s no strict requirement to dedicate a specific amount of time, spending quality time together as a family for activities, meals, and religious study is highly encouraged. While this is a universal feeling for many, some people see these explicit rules as restrictive.

They Must Go on Missions

Young men between 18 and 25 are typically encouraged to consider serving a full-time mission for two years. This is seen as a way to develop their faith, gain valuable life experiences, and serve others.

They Cannot Watch Adult Material

The Church teaches that adult material harms individuals, marriages, and families. They believe it can lead to addiction, infidelity, and a distorted view of intimacy, which is why leaders teach that pornography can damage one’s relationship with God and hinder spiritual growth.

They Can’t Play Basketball Unless It’s a Half-Court Game

Missionaries are young adults serving full-time proselytizing missions . The Church discourages full-court games due to the higher risk of injuries and the time commitment. While this rule is not for all Mormons, many believe it’s bizarre nonetheless. 

Missionaries Cannot Swim

This rule is a myth to some extent, as missionaries are not explicitly told not to swim. However, they are discouraged from participating in activities with a high risk of injury, including swimming, to ensure they can focus on their missionary work without getting hurt.

Missionaries Can Only Call Home Twice a Year

Until 2019 , missionaries in The LDS Church could only contact their families on Christmas and Mother’s Day. While these rules have changed, some churches still enforce these strict rules, although many extend it to a few more than two times a year. 

They Cannot Eat Meat in Summer

There are no specific restrictions on meat consumption for missionaries or members in general. However, the Word of Wisdom emphasizes moderation and living a healthy lifestyle, and meat is seen as an indulgence, and restriction is encouraged. 

They Should Stockpile Three Months’ Worth of Food at All Times

Mormon scriptures emphasize self-reliance, which includes being prepared for emergencies and unexpected situations. Food storage is a way to ensure families can have necessities covered in natural disasters, economic hardship, or other disruptions.

They Shouldn’t Criticize the Leadership

The LDS Church emphasizes respect for Church authorities and teachings. Leaders are seen as divinely called to guide the Church and should not face unwarranted criticism. However, the emphasis is on working together to find solutions and strengthen the Church rather than public criticism or negativity. 

Teens Must Pass a “Chastity” Test

Mormons believe in the importance of the Law of Chastity, which promotes sexual purity before marriage and fidelity within marriage. The emphasis is on developing strong moral character and avoiding behavior that could lead to sexual immorality.

No Dishonesty

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