From the creators of South Park, The Book Of Mormon continues to shock and delight audiences alike at the Prince Edward Theatre! Widely thought to be one of the hottest tickets on the West End, you won’t want to miss out on this hilariously un-PC musical…
What Is The Book Of Mormon Musical About?
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone were inspired by their own South Park episode ‘All About Mormons’ to create a comedy about Mormonism and their missionaries. Upon meeting with one of the writers/composers of Avenue Q, Robert Lopez, the trio decided to create a comedy musical and took trips to Salt Lake City to interview both missionaries and ex-missionaries.
The Book of Mormon follows the journey of two enthusiastic young Mormon missionaries, Elder Price and Elder Cunningham, as they are sent on a mission to Uganda. While they hope to spread the word of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, they quickly realize that the villagers are dealing with much more urgent and pressing issues…
The musical premiered on Broadway in 2011 with Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells in the two leading roles and is still running today! It won 9 Tony Awards in 2011 including Best Musical and a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
The Book of Mormon eventually crossed the pond in 2013 to the Prince of Wales Theatre and has been playing ever since (apart from a brief COVID hiatus). It came away from the 2014 Olivier Awards with 4 wins, including Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Musical for Gavin Creel.
The Book Of Mormon Cast And Creatives
The cast includes Blair Gibson (Jersey Boys) as Elder Price, Conner Peirson (Little Shop of Horrors) as Elder Cunningham, Paige Peddie (Oklahoma!) as Nabulungi, Colin Burnicle (The Play That Goes Wrong) as Elder McKinley, Richard Lloyd King (A Chorus Line) as Mafala Hatimbi, Ron Remke (Come What May) as Joseph Smith/Jesus/Price’s Dad/Mission President, and Edward Baruwa (Five Guys Named Moe) as General/Satan.
The creative team includes book, music, and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. It also comprises choreography by Casey Nicholaw, scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Ann Roth, lighting design by Brian Macdevitt, sound design by Brian Ronan, and musical direction by Colm O’Regan.
What The Critics Are Saying…
***** ‘One of the funniest shows in the West End.’ (The Telegraph)
***** ‘It’s hilarious. God have mercy upon my soul.’ (Sunday Telegraph)
‘A work of genius. Could this be the new golden age for musicals?’ (The Guardian)
‘The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was scarcely more of a hit.’ (Time Out)
‘Fearlessly stuffed with foul expletives, full-frontal filth, profound political incorrectness and blasphemy. Screamingly entertaining.’ (Mail On Sunday)
Tomorrow Is A Latter Day So Get Your The Book Of Mormon Tickets Today!
Tickets for The Book of Mormon are onsale now. If you’re looking for a hilarious night at the theatre, it would be a sin to miss out…
A £1.50 restoration levy (collected on behalf of the theatre) appears as part of the ticket cost.
Booking Period: Until 10 August 2024
Performance Times: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm; matinees Friday & Saturday 2.30pm.
Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (including interval).
Age Restriction: Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
Advisory: Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere. This production contains strobe lighting, flashing lights and gunshots. Parental advisory: Explicit language.
Venue: The Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, London W1D 6AS