THE BOOK OF MORMON Celebrates 1,000th Performance on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013
Today, August 17, THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate 1,000 performances on Broadway. The production opened to rave reviews on March 24, 2011 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street).
THE BOOK OF MORMON Extends at Pantages Theatre Through March 16, 2014
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
The producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON and The Nederlander Organization announced today five additional weeks of performances have been added to the originally announced return engagement. The show will begin performances January 21 at Hollywood Pantages Theatre and play through March 16, 2014.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, May 18 - STAR TREK Edition with BOOK OF MORMON, KINKY BOOTS and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Star Trek-themed pics from the casts of THE BOOK OF MORMON and KINKY BOOTS, plus SIPs from NICE WORK, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, SPIDER-MAN, WEST SIDE STORY, TOP HAT, THE BOOK OF MORMON in the West End, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL celebrating its 500th performance, off-Broadway, a first shot from MEASURE FOR MEASURE at the Stratford Festival, a literal 'sip' from SPAMALOT at the Hobby Center and more!
Woman Joins LDS Church After Seeing THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2013
THE BOOK OF MORMON has been described by its creators, SOUTH PARK juggernauts Trey Parker and Matt Stone, as 'making fun of and celebrating things at the same time,' so it might not come as a surprise to them that seeing the satirical smash hit led student Liza Morong, 21, to pick up a real copy of The Book of Mormon.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 20 - BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY BOYS and More Send Love to Boston!
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the theatre community sending love to Boston, including the casts of THE BOOK OF MORMON and JERSEY BOYS, as well as STUCK ELEVATOR in San Francisco and MAME, plus pics from KINKY BOOTS, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, MATILDA, MOTOWN, AVENUE Q, THE FANTASTICKS, BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE, HIT THE WALL, CHICAGO, TOP HAT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPAMALOT, WICKED, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, La Mirada's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and more!
STAGE TUBE: Trey Parker & Matt Stone Featured in New THE BOOK OF MORMON Promo!
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2013
On Broadway, The Book of Mormon has broken the Eugene O'Neill Theatre's house record 44 times. The National Tour of The Book of Mormon has continually broken house records across the country since opening in Denver in the summer of 2012. The Chicago production of The Book of Mormon holds the house record at the Bank of America Theatre. The show just released a new promo featuring creators Try Parker and Matt Stone and you can check it out below!
Matt Loehr Takes Over as 'Elder McKinley' in THE BOOK OF MORMON
by Nicole Rosky - January 29, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony nominee Rory O'Malley played his final performance in THE BOOK OF MORMON on January 27th. He'll be replaced by Matt Loehr, who takes over as Elder McKinley tonight, January 29.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Ticket Lottery in Minneapolis; Show to Play 2/5-17
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, debuts in Minnesota February 5-17, 2013 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement. In Minneapolis, the production has announced a pre-show ticket lottery, making a limited number of tickets available for $25 each, cash only, at the Orpheum box office, 910 Hennepin Avenue. THE BOOK OF MORMON is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.
Rory O'Malley to Leave BOOK OF MORMON, 1/27
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2013
Rory O'Malley has announced on his Facebook page today that he will be exiting the Tony-award winning musical BOOK OF MORMON. According to the post, his last performance will be on Sunday, January 27th.
Viacom CEO Comments on THE BOOK OF MORMON Movie Plans
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
According to Variety, Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman recently commented on a potential movie version of 'South Park' creators' Trey Parker and Matt Stone's hit Broadway musical The Book of Mormon. Viacom owns Comedy Central, which airs 'South Park'.
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells on the TREVOR LIVE Red Carpet!
by Stage Tube - December 7, 2012
Andrew Rannells, star of "The New Normal," "Girls," and Broadway's smash hit "The Book of Mormon', visited with What's Trending on the TREVOR LIVE red carpet to chat about supporting Trevor's cause, being raised in a small town, and his ultimate dream acting role. Click below to watch the interview!
Matt Doyle Joins THE BOOK OF MORMON as 'Elder Price' in December
by Nicole Rosky - November 8, 2012
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Broadway favorite Matt Doyle will join the cast of Broadway's the Book of Mormon as 'Elder Price.' Doyle replaces Nic Rouleau, who on December 11 will leave to star in the second national tour, launching in Chicago.