The Book of Mormon opened on Broadway in March 2011 and has already become one of the most popular shows in town. Thanks to the collaborative writing talents of Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, religious satire and clever musical numbers take a humorous look at Mormonism, and all organized religions.

Parker and Stone, co-creators of the renowned cartoon South Park, have stamped the lively script with the quick wit they are famed for, whilst giving the concept of faith its due credit. It took seven years to get the show from inception to stage but it has certainly been worth the wait. With no less than 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon has earned its reputation as one of the smartest shows on Broadway.

The musical follows two young Mormon missionaries on their journey from Salt Lake City to a remote village in Northern Uganda. There
they attempt to share with the locals The Book of Mormon - their church’s core scripture. The innocent missionaries are quite the contrast with the brutal warlord who seeks to gain control of the rural village. However, the intrepid travellers soon find that the locals have more to contend with than religion, with the issues of poverty, famine, war and AIDS on their minds.