Christopher John O'Neill to Make Things Up as Elder Cunningham in Broadway's The Book of Mormon

Hello, Broadway! Christopher John O’Neill has confirmed via Twitter that he will join the Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon beginning January 6, 2015. He currently stars in the Tony-winning musical’s national tour as Elder Cunningham opposite Olivier winner Gavin Creel, who, as previously announced, will also join the Broadway company as Elder Price on the same day. Ben Platt will play his final performance as Cunningham at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on January 4.

In addition to The Book of Mormon, O’Neill has toured internationally with The Chris and Paul Show. He made his professional theatrical debut in The Book of Mormon in December 2012, and the tuner will mark his first bow on the Great White Way.

Written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q composer Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon earned nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical.