BWW Reviews: West Coast Premiere of THE BOOK OF MORMON Finally Blesses Southern California
by Michael L. Quintos
- Sep 14, 2012
Arguably the most anticipated Broadway musical to ever hit the road in recent decades, the worship-worthy comedy THE BOOK OF MORMON--whose first national tour is now cheerfully spreading its gospel at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through November 25--certainly lives up to its massive box office draw, critical and audience acclaim, and, of course, its cart-full of nine well-earned Tony Award wins, including one for Best Musical. A giddy, crass, and surprisingly heart-felt stage show full of winking cynicism, this truly genius creation is, hands down, the best, most thoroughly entertaining musical comedy to ever be mounted on a stage for quite some time. It's rude, crude, and shamelessly offensive... and you're going to adore every single minute of it.
BWW Reviews: Megahit BOOK OF MORMON Will Rule LA 'til November 25 at the Pantages
by Don Grigware
- Sep 13, 2012
With a stellar touring cast and astounding direction from Broadway directors Casey Nicholaw, who has also choreographed brilliantly, and Trey Parker, who also wrote the book, music and lyrics with partners Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, Book of Mormon is irresistible heaven at the Pantages through November 25, but buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
STAGE TUBE: Trey Parker and Matt Stone Talk THE BOOK OF MORMON Movie!
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 13, 2012
Following a performance of THE BOOK OF MORMON's national tour in Los Angeles over the weekend, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone chatted about the possibility of making a feature film based on the nine-time Tony Award-winning play. Parker and Stone created and wrote THE BOOK OF MORMON with Robert Lopez (Avenue Q). Hear what they had to say below!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Goes On Sale in Seattle, 9/22
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 12, 2012
The producers of the national tour of the new musical THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount announced today that single tickets will go on sale on Saturday, September 22 at 10 am. An exclusive pre-sale for American Express ® Card-members will begin at 10 am on September 12 through September 18. Ticket prices start at $45 and will be available on-line atstgpresents.org and tickets.com. Tickets will also be available by calling 877-STG-4TIX (784-4849) or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm).
Trey Parker: BOOK OF MORMON Movie 'Very Possible'
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 10, 2012
Following a performance of THE BOOK OF MORMON's national tour in Los Angeles over the weekend, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone spoke with Entertainment Weekly about the possibility of making a feature film based on the nine-time Tony Award-winning play.
Photo Flash: THE BOOK OF MORMON Tour Comes to Pantages Theatre, Now thru Nov 25!
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 9, 2012
The West Coast Premiere of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is now playing a strictly limited 12-week engagement through November 25, 2012 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. The official opening night gala is this week, Wednesday September 12 at 7pm. Original Broadway cast member Jared Gertner stars as Elder Cunningham and Broadway star Gavin Creel stars as Elder Price. Featured in THE BOOK OF MORMON are Samantha Marie Ware as Nabulungi, with Grey Henson as Elder McKinley and Kevin Mambo as Mafala Hatimbi. Check out photos of the National Tour cast onstage below!
Review - Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking
by Ben Peltz
- Sep 7, 2012
Before a grade-school backdrop depicting heathery hills, a pair of confused theatre-goers struggle with an outdated map of Broadway while an offstage chorus sings, “Brink of doom, Brink of do-om,” and before you can say “Come ye to the spoof,” the cast of Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking is promising that, “Just like Jesus and Judy Garland, we're resurrected again.”
HENRY V Opens Arkansas Rep's 2012-2013 Season Tonight, 9/7
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 7, 2012
Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep), the state's largest nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its 37th MainStage Season. The new season will include dramatic contrasts, classic productions and a world premiere production to form a season that exemplifies The Rep's mission of producing diverse work of the highest artistic standards for its Arkansas audience.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Tickets Go On Sale 9/21 in Minneapolis
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 5, 2012
Hennepin Theatre Trust and the producers of the national tour of the new musical THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, announced today that single tickets will go on sale onFriday, Sept. 21, 2012 at 5 p.m. in person at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office and at 7 p.m. online throughHennepinTheatreTrust.org or by calling 1.800.982.2787. An exclusive pre-sale for American Express® cardmembers will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 and end on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11:59 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $35. THE BOOK OF MORMON debuts in Minnesota February 5-17, 2013 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre and is part of the 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.
BWW Special: THE BOOK OF MORMON Production History
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 5, 2012
The Book of Mormon is a musical that was written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, most famously known for creating the animated comedy series South Park. Few playwrights have ventured into the world of religion-based musicals, but the duo is so skilled and well-rehearsed at telling stories and pleasing audiences, few in the entertainment business were surprised that they were able to pull of such a feat. The famous duo was joined by lyricist and musician Robert Lopez, who helped merge the ideas of Parker and Stone with the practical elements of staging a musical production.
Single Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON in San Francisco Go On Sale 9/21
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 5, 2012
The producers of the new musical THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and SHN announced today that single tickets will go on sale Friday, September 21 at 10 a.m. An exclusive pre-sale for American Express® Card-members will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12 through Thursday, September 20.
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