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Mountview academy of theatre arts, ba hons musical theatre. The book of mormon musical official london website tickets. Prior to the book of mormon, kj hippensteel has appeared in numerous broadway shows including the us version of this musical. Andrew james holmes is an american actor and singer working in musical theater, and a member of starkid productions. The book of mormon is the exact opposite as were not going to hear any uplifting hakuna matatas here. But then i saw the the book of mormon in chicago, on september 14th and october 4th of last year, and i fell in love.

Syesha mercados character nabulungi is unique in the book of mormon in that she is, basically, not made fun of. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. Cody jamison strand plays the notso bright elder cunningham in the second national tour of the hit broadway musical the book of mormon, which returns to. He is known for voicing olaf in the frozen franchise, playing elder arnold cunningham in the broadway musical the book of mormon, and lefou in the liveaction adaptation of disneys beauty and the beast. Patton, left, offers a mission send off to elder price kevin clay and elder cunningham conner peirson in the book of. To the missionaries disappointment, the local population seems to be more focused on the poverty, famine, aids. Nic rouleau price ben platt cunningham syesha mercado nabalungi pierce cassedy mckinley james vincent meredith mafala hatimbi david aron damane general the book of mormon 1nt highlights mp4 january, 20. Millions witnessed the play and wished to buy book. The book of mormon london cast features kj hippensteel as elder price, cody jamison strand as elder cunningham, alexandra ncube as nabulungi, and steven webb as elder mckinley, amongst other talented artists. I really want a playbill from the book of mormon west end production because i have a small collection of ones from different places.

The book of mormon atlanta tickets the book of mormon touring production continues tickling the funny bones of audience members as it makes its way across the country. Elder cunningham breaks it down with brazen succinctness. Two mormon missionaries, elder price and elder cunningham are paired together for a mission to uganda to spread the good mormon word. However, when they arrive they find converting the people of uganda is not going to be an easy task. The book of mormon makes that campaign look like the height of all wokeness. But sit down to talk to ben platt, the 19yearold who plays elder cunningham in the chicago production, and. In the book of mormon, two very different young lds missionaries the talented, eager elder price and the nerdy, pathologically lying elder cunningham are paired together and sent to uganda to perform their twoyear mission. He is known primarily for playing the role of elder cunningham in the book of mormon on broadway, the us tour, the west end, melbourne and sydney. Feb 20, 2020 the book of mormon national touring company at the ahmanson theatre is led by liam tobin, center, as elder price and jordan matthew brown, far right, as elder cunningham.

In 20, holmes was the standby for elder cunningham on the book of mormon in the chicago, illinois production. Elder price ive always had the hope that on the day i. Hes no stranger to the chicago theatre scene since you may remember him as elder cunningham in the first national tour of the hit musical the book of mormon from december 2012 october 20 at the bank of america theatre now known as the privatebank theatre. Nov 26, 2018 the book of mormon is the exact opposite as were not going to hear any uplifting hakuna matatas here. Restaurants near the book of mormon, chicago on tripadvisor.

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. Cody has played elder cunningham across the us, canada, and london for the last. The book of mormon s story line follows two mormon missionaries who have been chosen to convert villagers in uganda. Something about the quality of his voice, perhaps, which is odd because i adored him as olaf in frozen, so i came to the show predisposed to dislike elder cunningham. The book of mormon atlanta tickets the book of mormon. The book of mormon on broadway official site second. The book of mormon atlanta tickets the book of mormon atlanta tickets the book of mormon touring production continues tickling the funny bones of audience members as it makes its way across the country. Nic rouleau couldnt get a ticket to the book of mormon like the stories youve no doubt heard about the wildly popular, box officebusting broadway show, tickets are one of. Well, her name is mangled as neutrogena by elder cunningham, with whom she is. The book of mormon original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 24, 2011 and is currently playing. When they arrive in africa, the missionaries find a community grappling with poverty, aids and violence. The book of mormon norfolk tickets the book of mormon. See the schedule of theatre productions in the chicago area john olson.

Ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago. Sep 1, 20 ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago. As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa, and the laughs still roll easily. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of. The missionaries, elder kevin price and elder arnold cunningham, move to africa even though they had hoped to spend time in orlando, florida. The show the book of mormon on broadway official site. The book of mormon follows two mormon missionaries, kevin price and arnold cunningham, who get sent to a remote village in uganda to spread the word of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Standby elder cunningham in the book of mormon prince of wales theatre. As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder. If someone would be willing to send me one, id trade you for a book of mormon chicago production.

In 202014, holmes played cunningham on the first national tour of the book of mormon. The 10 best restaurants near the book of mormon in chicago. Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. The book of mormon is scheduled to play the bank of america theatre, 18 west monroe, chicago, through june 2, 20. The book of mormons story line follows two mormon missionaries who have been chosen to convert villagers in uganda. Pierson played the role to perfection and should go down as a legend in. Joshua ilan gad born february 23, 1981 is an american actor, comedian, and singer. Book of mormon in chicago 2019 book of mormon musical, tony awarded musical which never ceases to win a place in peoples hearts, is finally coming to chicago, il at oriental theatre on nov 20 dec 2 2018 during book of mormon national us tour people across the country hope to welcome the musical cast in their cities. Apr 17, 2014 nic rouleau couldnt get a ticket to the book of mormon like the stories youve no doubt heard about the wildly popular, box officebusting broadway show, tickets are one of new yorks.

Mark evans elder price christopher john oneill elder cunningham. Dereck seay, eric geil, jake emmerling, jacob haren, ryan bondy elder price, daxton bloomquist, kevin clay, eric huffman, cj pawlikowski and cody jamison strand elder cunningham. We will be monitoring the situation and will keep audiences updated in regards to future performances and lottery draws. But the night goes to conner peirson playing elder cunningham. Dave thomas brown elder price dave is a north carolinabred sagittarius, who has had the immense pleasure of playing this role on broadway and on the west end in london. Book of mormon broadway cast update feb 2020 book of mormon memorabilia at theatregold now. As soon as nic rouleau appeared on stage, i forgot about. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. Let it be known that the people who run lottery for book of mormon chicago or whoever made this decision. The delightful new freshfaced singing and dancing mormon recruits, but especially the messily hilarious and loveable elder cunningham connor pierson, bring chicago muchneeded 150 minutes of smiles, from the opening song and to the final song featuring even newer church of. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon by by kerry reid. Peirson is playing elder cunningham, the role that made ben platt a star in chicago, and hes a worthy heir to the tradition.

Book of mormon stays true to form chicago suntimes. Find tickets from 122 dollars to the book of mormon new york on sunday february 16 at 2. Thomas inkle, lead male vocalist in yarico musical recording, featured vocalist backing singer stuart matthew price sings the songbook of menken. 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, in. In 2012, platt was cast as elder arnold cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon. The book of mormon chicago 2020 all you need to know. Meet chicagos 2012 cast of the book of mormon people who havent seen the show probably know its funny, he said, but their real discovery is going to be the music. Suburban actors return home with book of mormon tour. He was truly amazing and hilarious, as is the show. Book of mormon in chicago 2019 tickets and schedule. The book of mormon national touring company at the ahmanson theatre is led by liam tobin, center, as elder price and jordan matthew brown, far right, as elder cunningham.

Ben platt of the book of mormon and pitch perfect lists. He also composed the music for starkids twisted alongside kaley mcmahon, who wrote the lyrics. The book of mormon you and me but mostly me at 2018. But sit down to talk to ben platt, the 19yearold who plays elder cunningham in. Everything you need to know about the book of mormon london. Aug 07, 2018 finleys stage credits include chicago, les miserables 25th anniversary, and standby for elder cunningham in the broadway production of the book of mormon. A contemporary gothic musical and hysterium in a funny thing happened on the way to the forum. Everything you need to know about the book of mormon. Find tickets from 47 dollars to the book of mormon tucson on sunday february 16 at 1. The book of mormon will have you smiling chicago parent. The book of mormon tour features locals in its fourth. Patton, left, offers a mission send off to elder price kevin clay and elder cunningham conner peirson in the book of mormon. View all hotels near the book of mormon on tripadvisor. The book of mormon online lottery is currently suspended due to the ongoing covid19 situation and uk government advice.

This play that pokes fun at the mormon belief and just. Cheap the book of mormon tickets prince of wales theatre. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role. Robinson starred in the uscanadian national tour of the book of mormon before debuting in the west end. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. Much love and many thanks to his family and the book of mormon team. The chicago production of the book of mormon finally opens tonight at the node. 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. David larsen elder price, cody jamison strand elder cunningham, tallia brinson us nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley, james vincent meredith mafala hatimbi, christopher shyer mission president, david aron damane general, jeff heimbrock us cunninghams dad sj bernlys master. During book of mormon national us tour people across the country hope to welcome the musical cast in their cities. Londons the book of mormon made theater history by earning the highest oneday gross of all time in either broadway or the west end. Its the story of two mormon missionaries who are sent to uganda to convert the locals to their church. The production was well received and closed on october 6, 20. Book of mormon in chicago 2019 book of mormon musical, tony awarded musical which never ceases to win a place in peoples hearts, is finally coming to chicago, il at oriental theatre on nov 20 dec 2 2018.

From the minds of trey parker and matt stone, the creators of south park, the book of mormon is a hilarious theatrical experience with a catchy and unforgettable score. As the youngest of the mormon elders in the book of mormon, arnold cunningham is a case study in wellmeaning ineptitude and comic confabulations that hybridize mormon theology with geekculture. Nov 28, 2018 oriental theatre presents the book of mormon features book, music, and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone playing now december 2, 2018 its like the night before christmas. Actor ben platt describes working with stone and parker, and what his role is like playing elder cunningham. The book of mormon nederlander theatre the book of mormon is the. Performance of you and mebut mostly me from the book of mormon at the 2018 broadway in chicago summer concert in millennium park. Meet chicago s 2012 cast of the book of mormon people who havent seen the show probably know its funny, he said, but their real discovery is going to be the music. But the current book of mormon cast led by kevin clay, conner peirson and kayla pecchioni is all you could reasonably ask. When the villagers begin to get frustrated at cunninghams teaching of the book of mormon and leave, cunningham quickly makes up stories by combining what he knows of lds doctrine with pieces of science fiction and fantasy. The book of mormon, now five years old, has returned to chicago for second time in two years, still wildly popular, but more of a known entity. Nov 23, 2018 the book of mormon makes that campaign look like the height of all wokeness.

Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. Mar 23, 2014 something about the quality of his voice, perhaps, which is odd because i adored him as olaf in frozen, so i came to the show predisposed to dislike elder cunningham. Aug 14, 2018 performance of you and mebut mostly me from the book of mormon at the 2018 broadway in chicago summer concert in millennium park. A pair of mismatched mormon missionaries, one serious and dedicated and the other socially awkward yet well meaning, are sent to uganda to convert citizens to the mormon religion. Say hello to the book of mormon ticket lottery time out chicago. The hilarious new musical comedy the book of mormon is returning to the stage at the oriental theatre in chicago and tickets for all performances are now onsale. Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon.