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The book of mormon closed september 14, 2014 philadelphia buy tickets and see show information. The book of mormon at forrest theatre, philadelphia. Looking for tickets for book of mormon philadelphia. Complete information about the book of mormon 1st national tour in philadelphia at forrest theatre. One of the most successful, top grossing, and multi awarded shows on the great white way, the book of mormon puts in the spotlight two young and optimistic lds missionaries in an evangelical mission to the north of uganda. Opening on november 24, 2015, the book of mormon will be at the forrest theatre until december 27, 2015. May 23, 2019 the book of mormon will return to the forrest theatre for broadway philadelphia. Its success was validated at that years tony awards, as the book of mormon was nominated for 14 tonys and took home victories for nine of them, including best musical and best. Launched on broadway in 2011, essentially no topic is off limits in the book of mormon, the musically charged, critically acclaimed religious satire from south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q cocreator robert lopez. Dig beneath the surface of the overhyped book of mormon and you find an oddcouple buddy story, albeit a very entertaining one. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. When the book of mormon performs in philadelphia, shows are typically held at forrest theatre. It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals, enthuses the washington post.
The book of mormon production information, other productions of the book of mormon. And henson, who stars as elder mckinley in the show, said he was thrilled to be cast in such a wildly popular musical. Mormonism in early philadelphia historical society of. The book of mormon has left the academy of music, but there are plently of other great broadway shows coming your way in 2020 and tickets for all performances are on sale now trey parker and matt stones hilarious musical satire is being performed at cities across north america by the talented touring company, and whether youre into pitchblack comedy or. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The book of mormon features book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning best musical. If you didnt experience the show last time it came to philly, do not miss. Photo provided c2012 joan marcus philadelphia the book of mormon. If youre looking for other theater events in the philadelphia area, browse our broadway shows in philadelphia. The book of mormon announces national tour lottery ticket. The book of mormon opened on broadway at the eugene oneill theatre in march 2011, and quickly became a hot ticket for both tourist and local veterans of theater. Clips from the book of mormon musical on 60 minutes from cbs.
Its back now until june 9th at the kimmel centers academy of music. Organization after almost eight decades, the forrest theatre continues to be a shining star in philadelphias theatre community. Photo provided c2012 joan marcus philadelphia the book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards. You have only until june 9 to take in the national tour of broadways acclaimed the book of mormon 2011 at the academy of music. The boys of the book of mormon g philly philadelphia magazine. This 2011 tony award winner for best musical pokes fun at some really serious subjects. Book of mormon philadelphia tickets academy of music 2020. On august 26, 2014, grey henson took over for loehr as elder mckinley. The show, which won nine tony awards in 2011, is at the forrest theatre in center city. Going into the beautiful forrest theatre, we were excited to finally see the show that has won nine tony awards and a grammy for best musical theater album. Hit musical book of mormon opens in philly the morning.
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The mormon temple in philadelphia became the latest nighttime landmark in the vicinity of logan circle on the benjamin franklin parkway when its lights were turned on in early 2016. The book of mormon in philadelphia tickets buy at ticketcity. The book of mormon was published in march 1830 and the church was officially organized on april 6, 1830 in the state of new york. The book of mormon tickets the book of mormon tickets. Winner of the 2011 tony award for best musical, the book of mormon has certainly captured the hearts of many in the broadway community by presenting modern, intheknow, and often profane content. After a long wait, the hit musical is made its philadelphia debut in 2014 at the forrest theatre. The book of mormon 1st national tour in philadelphia at. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. A performance of the book of mormon will provide you with a satirized look into the lives of two members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who are training to become. Henson had previously played the role on the first national tour. Clips from the book of mormon musical on 60 minutes youtube.
Actress kayla pecchioni talks about her role in book of mormon. The book of mormon is on stage at the forrest theatre, 1114 walnut st. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. The book of mormon returns to philly the unionville times. Philadelphia temple of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, philadelphia, pennsylvania. Book, music, and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. The book of mormon philadelphia tickets the book of. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia mormons the church. If you are fond of the art that pushes the boundaries, love musical theatre and admire satire, the book of mormon philadelphia pa tickets will surely make your day. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets.
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International sensation the book of mormon comes to the academy of music as part of the broadway philadelphia series from 528 6919. Its yours for the price of a ticket to the book of mormon. The boys of the book of mormon by bryan buttler 88 2014, 12. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Candace quarrels of the book of mormon phillyvoice.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The national tour of trey parker and matt stones book of mormon is at philadelphias forrest theatre through sept. Winner of nine tony awards, this beautifully crafted musical comedy features mismatched mormon missionaries sent to uganda to save the heathen. Actress visits philly for first time with second national tour. Aug 4 aronoff center procter and gamble hall cincinnati, oh the book of mormon in new york city upcoming.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Book of mormon breaks forrest theatre record ticket. For a complete list of the book of mormon national tours, browse all the book of mormon tickets. Official site tour schedule the book of mormon on broadway. The book of mormon, the irreverent tonywinning musical comedy from trey parker and matt stone, the emmywinning creators of the south park tv series, makes its philadelphia premiere for a. Get a compelling long read and musthave lifestyle tips in your inbox every sunday morning great with coffee. The hit musical returned to the forrest in 2015 for. The book of mormon at philadelphias forrest theatre. The book of mormon breaks forrest theatre record by bryan buttler 812 2014, 1. Jul 21 walton arts center baum walker hall fayetteville, ar the book of mormon in cincinnati upcoming.
The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. Candace quarrelsthe book of mormon first national tourc joan marcus, 20. Philadelphia temple of the church of jesus christ of. I saw the touring cast in cincinnati in 2014 and that exposed me to the story. During its sixweek run in the fall of 2014, it broke the forrest theatres.
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