The Book Of Mormon

Steve Williams

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I saw this yesterday at The Pantages in Los Angeles with my wife

I waited for 2 months to see the show as I have heard only wonderful things about it, including Best Musical Tony Award on Broadway and a total of 9 Tony awards.

Needless to say I was juiced. I had great seats and waited expectantly.

Well the show was good, but IMHO, not great. The comedy was typical South Park humor and filled with expletives and if this offends you, the show is not for you

The premise of the story is cute with two Mormon missionaries being assigned to their much awaited mission and rather than getting Orlando which Elder Price wanted both he and his other missionary partner, Elder Cunningham get assigned to "Uganda" so let the fun begin

IMO the star of the show is the short, somewhat gregarious actor playing Elder Cunningham. He was funny. Many lines were indeed jaw dropping funny but when all was said and done, IMO there have been far greater musicals coming out of Broadway than this one

Tickets were not cheap as I bought through Stubhub as none were available at the theater.

Would I recommend the show......a somewhat "reticent" yes but of course you might think completely different. Nonetheless a fun afternoon.

Was it just me in my opinion of this show or did I get it all wrong :confused:
 

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I have not seen the Book of Mormon yet. There seems to be an 8 - 12 month wait in NY for tickets depending on the seating and dates you want.

I have the CD and you can tell from the CD that the show is a great comedy.
 

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Would Mormon's be offended by this play?

Based on my limited on-line discussions with a few over a recent political candidate, there seems to be an over abundance of distrust towards "outsiders".

At least there are no 'spontaneous theatrical reviews' outside of our Embassies :D
 
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