BOOK OF MORMON Stars Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt Set for Twitter Chat Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
We can't wait to say 'Hello' to the stars of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON -- live online! Nic Rouleau (Elder Price) and Ben Platt (Elder Cunningham) will participate in a Twitter chat tonight, April 11 at 5 p.m. ET. Find THE BOOK OF MORMON on Twitter @BookofMormon. The chat will be marked by the hashtag #BOMCHAT.
BOOK OF MORMON Stars Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt Set for Twitter Chat, April 11
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2014
We can't wait to say 'Hello' to the stars of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON -- live online! Nic Rouleau (Elder Price) and Ben Platt (Elder Cunningham) will participate in a Twitter chat on Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. ET. Find THE BOOK OF MORMON on Twitter @BookofMormon. The chat will be marked by the hashtag #BOMCHAT.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Takes In Over $2.8M in Atlanta; Breaks Record for Highest Grossing Week for a National Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2014
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has shattered the record for the highest gross in history for a national tour. For the week ending 2/9/14, THE BOOK OF MORMON broke the house record at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, grossing $2,802,606.00. This milestone represents the highest eight performance gross in Broadway touring history. The show breaks a record previously set by WICKED in 2012.
Daniel Breaker to Join THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast as 'Mafala' in February
by Nicole Rosky - January 29, 2014
Tony nominee Daniel Breaker just announced via Twitter that he will soon join the cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON as tribal chief 'Mafala.' He writes: I'm pleased to join the @BookofMormon this Feb on B'way!!! Come see me play Mafala in this absolutely hilarious show!!! #LoveMormon'. Breaker will replace original cast member Michael Potts.
Nikki M. James to Play Final Performance in THE BOOK OF MORMON on 1/5
by Nicole Rosky - December 30, 2013
Tony winner Nikki M. James has just announced that she will officially depart The Book of Mormon this January. She tweeted: 'I will BE making my final appearance @BookofMormon on Jan 5th. Then it's off to the barricade. #proofread #thisbook... (U know how it goes)'. James will soon star as 'Eponine' in the upcoming revival of Les Miserables, which will open at the Imperial Theatre on March 23, 2014.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast to Join 'CRUSH: A Valentine to the 90s' BC/EFA Benefit in Atlanta, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2013
On Monday, February 3rd at 7:30pm, theBestArts.com will present its fourth Broadway benefit cabaret in Atlanta, CRUSH: A Valentine to the 90s. The evening will feature performances by cast and crew members of the national touring company of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the 14th Street Playhouse in midtown Atlanta. Proceeds of this event will benefit OPEN HAND and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (BC/EFA).
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Is Freakin' Awesome
by Linda Hodges - December 2, 2013
'The Book of Mormon' has been hailed as one of the top musicals of the decade and now through January 19, 2014, San Francisco audiences will have the opportunity to judge for themselves as to whether a musical about Mormons on a mission to win converts to the Church of Latter-day Saints deserves such an accolade.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Extends thru May 2014 at Hollywood Pantages
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2013
The producers of The Book of Mormon, and The Nederlander Organization, announced today that due to popular demand, eight additional weeks of performances will be added through May 11, 2014 at Hollywood Pantages.
BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- THE BOOK OF MORMON
by BWW Special Coverage - December 1, 2013
It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. The Book of Mormon is now in its third year at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it has played over 1120 performances.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Brings Mission to Denver, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
The National Tour of The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, announces a lottery ticket policy. Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon which played a record-breaking three-week run in the fall of 2012 returns for a limited engagement today, October 22-November 24 at The Buell Theatre.
Nic Rouleau & Ben Platt to Join THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway in January
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2013
THE BOOK OF MORMON's tour stars Nic Rouleau and Ben Platt just announced via Twitter that they will soon join the Broadway company, replacing Matt Doyle (Elder Price) and Cody Jamison Strand (Elser Cunningham) respectively. Rouleau wrote: 'Thrilled to announce that Heavenly Father is sending me back to Broadway to serve another mission at @BookofMormon in January!!' Platt wrote: 'Bursting with excitement to finally announce that I will be joining the Broadway company of @BookofMormon this January!! #DreamComeTrue #NYC'
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Ticket Policy; Opens Tonight in New Orleans!
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins tonight, October 15 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and plays a limited two week engagement through Sunday, October 27. In New Orleans, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office before each performance, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 each, cash only.