The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected.
It's a revival meeting morality play with music and dancing
"The tunes are catchy, the show was campy (think Disney World stage production). It's basically a revival meeting (think Gemstones) meets traditional bible themed morality. The theater patrons we encountered applauded enthusiastically, so it clearly has appeal for some audiences. The singing and dancing were very good. My problem lies with the basic story. This show is not for everyone. If you are looking for deep performances, acting, writing, this is not it. The show's superficiality is worn on its sleeve."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 31, 2025
Not As Funny as Advertised
"Was not as funny as I expected based on advertisements. Definitely not for kids. Sound system was way overdriving."
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Richard D from Norwich on Dec 16, 2024
Not as funny as I expected
"I expected the musical to be more intelligent, but the humor was juvenile, one-liners mostly not funny. Musical numbers were witty, but the rest is forgettable. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 19, 2025
Too far . . .
"While I appreciate the mystery we humans are presented regarding religion, I think the idea presented in this play could have been done in a less crude and rude manner!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 22, 2024
Rude and crude
"Sexual provocation and vulgar language taken to the extreme (intentionally) is apparently what is so “funny” about this show. Not funny. It’s too over the top. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 18, 2024
Not worth my time
"To be fair singing & dancing were entertaining but it was too long & got boring. Language and some actions were offensive so definitely not for children. The repeated mention of raping a baby turned my stomach. Disgusting!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 7, 2025
Story was meh, diction was worse
"It's possible there were clever words in the songs and dialog, but we heard very little of them. My hearing is excellent, but I couldn't get the nuances. A few people tittered from time to time, presumably because they had heard or read the words before. We left at intermission. To be clear, the bad language was not a problem."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 28, 2025
Blasphemous
"I know it satire but it took too many creative liberties and crossed the line of decency in the first act. "
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James M from Wantagh on Jan 15, 2025
Raw and distasteful
"Rather raw most of the time and severely anti Christian! I would have walked out early but sat in middle of row. Sorry I waisted my $$. Shameful such a show is a hit with many. "
