THE BOOK OF MORMON
The Book of Mormon is a musical religious satire which lampoons organized religion and traditional musical theatre.
It tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda where a brutal war lord is threatening the local population.
The missionaries are very naive and optimistic and try to share one of their scriptures (the Book of Mormon) with the locals, but they are more worried about war, famine, poverty and AIDS.
American actors Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner play Elder Price and Elder Cunningham. They are currently leading the company in the Los Angeles production.
Gavin Creel was last in the West End as Claude in Hair at the Gielgud Theatre and as Bert in Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre. He received Tony Award® nominations for his roles in the Broadway productions of Hair and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Jared Gertner was a member of the original Tony Award-winning Broadway company and will be making his West End debu
Other cast members include: : Stephen Ashfield/Elder McKinley/Moroni: Daniel Buckley/Stand by Elder Cunningham: Chris Jarman/General: Alexia Khadime/Nabulungi: Haydn Oakley/Prices's Dad and Others and Giles Terera/Mafala Hatimbi.
They are joined by ensemble members Ashley Day, Mark Anderson, Daniel Clift, Patrick George, Nadine Higgin, Tyrone Huntley, Daniel MacKinlay, Terel Nugent, Kayi Ushe, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Olivia Phillip, Michael Kent, Sharon Wattis, Yemie Sonuga, Liam Wrate and Matt Krzan/swing/dance captain, Lucy St Louis/swing/assistant dance captain and swings Benjamin Brook, Candace Furbert, Terry Doe, Evan James, Oliver Lidert and Luke Newton.
Book, lyrics and music are by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Best known for creating the animated comedy South Park, Parker and Stone co-created the music with Lopez, who co-wrote and co-composed Avenue Q.
The show opened on Broadway in March 2011 winning nine Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. An original Broadway cast recording was released in May 2011 and became the highest-charting Broadway cast album in over four decades reaching No. 3 on the Billboard charts.
The Book of Mormon is currently previewing at the Prince of Wales Theatre with an opening night on 23rd March.
Book tickets here for The Book of Mormon which is booking until 14th January 2014
Monday-Saturday 7:30 pm / Matinees Wednesday & Saturday at 2:30 pm. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) |
HOW TO GET TO THE BOOK OF MORMON
Prince of Wales Theatre
Coventry Street
London, W1D 6AS
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Tubes: Piccadilly Circus (150m)/Charing Cross (550m) Train:Â Charing Cross (550m) |
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Masterpark at Whitcomb Street. This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE BOOK OF MORMON
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Hearing-Impaired infra-red system in the auditorium and induction loop at Box Office. Also occasional sign language interpreted performances. |
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Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, or staff are happy to dog-sit. Braille and Large print programmes are available from the stalls kiosk for a £10 returnable deposit. |
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Wheelchair spaces available. Companions can sit beside you. Whether you are able to occupy a theatre seat or cannot transfer from your wheelchair we have stalls available. |
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Wheelchair access adapted toilets off the Stalls. |
