Book of Mormon at Marcus Performing Arts Center

Book of Mormon is funny but not for the easily offended! If you aren't aware that this show comes from the creators of South Park, that should tell you what you need to know about the type of comedy to expect from this show. However, what I didn't expect was how fun the songs and choreography would be. The scenery and set changes were impressive. As a theatre lover I appreciated the overall quality of the production! As a theatre newbie and dark humour lover my husband declared this as his favorite show!

The show tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries who travel to Africa to preach the Mormon religion, only to discover they have a lot more to learn about the real world than they have to teach about Mormonism.

When the pair of opposites land in a poverty-stricken, crime-riddled and disease-filled village in Uganda, the enigmatic over-achiever and prideful Mormon Elder Price learns that charms and good looks don’t get you far. As for his awkward and enthusiastic partner Elder Cunningham; well, he’s just happy to have a friend and be included in something. Thousands of miles from Salt Lake City and facing the biggest of reality checks, Elder Price’s faith is shaken. He must convince himself of the scriptures he’s preaching before he can convert any of the locals who are more concerned with war, famine, and AIDS than Mormonism. However, armed with his own interpretation of the Book and an innocent disposition, Elder Cunningham thrives… sort of.