The Book of Mormon
From the creators of South Park — two young missionaries sent to Uganda in this nine-time Tony-winning satire.
- Theatre
- Eugene O'Neill Theatre
- 230 W 49th St, New York, NY
- Opened
- March 24, 2011
- Run time
- 2h 30m
About The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, a nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, brings its satirical brilliance to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. This Broadway production, which opened in March 2011, offers a unique theatrical experience from the minds behind the hit television series *South Park*, Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Collaborating with Robert Lopez, co-creator of *Avenue Q* and songwriter for *Frozen*, Parker and Stone crafted a musical that blends irreverent humor with a surprisingly warm core.
The story centers on two young Mormon missionaries, Elder Price and Elder Cunningham, who are dispatched to a remote village in Uganda. Expecting to convert the local population, they instead encounter a community grappling with poverty, famine, and AIDS, along with a tyrannical warlord. The missionaries' unwavering optimism and the villagers' struggles create a hilarious and often poignant clash of cultures, explored through catchy musical numbers and sharp, witty dialogue. The score, a highlight of the production, features a range of musical styles, from classic Broadway anthems to pop-infused tunes, all delivered with the show's signature comedic edge.
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, located at 230 W 49th St in New York City, provides an intimate setting for this dynamic and acclaimed production. *The Book of Mormon* runs for approximately 150 minutes, including an intermission. Audiences are consistently drawn to its audacious humor and clever storytelling, which earned it widespread critical acclaim and a devoted following. For those seeking a theatrical experience that challenges conventions while delivering genuine laughs and heartfelt moments, this long-running Broadway hit continues to deliver a memorable night of entertainment.
Seeing The Book of Mormon live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
The Book of Mormon ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
The Book of Mormon ticket questions
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Book of Mormon about?
- The Book of Mormon follows two young Mormon missionaries who are sent to a remote village in Uganda, where they encounter a community facing significant challenges.
- Where is The Book of Mormon playing?
- The Book of Mormon is playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, located at 230 W 49th St, New York, NY.
- Who created The Book of Mormon?
- The Book of Mormon was created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone (the creators of *South Park*), and Robert Lopez (co-creator of *Avenue Q*).
- How long is The Book of Mormon?
- The Book of Mormon has a runtime of approximately 150 minutes, which includes an intermission.
- Is The Book of Mormon family-friendly?
- The Book of Mormon contains mature themes and language, consistent with the creators' previous work on *South Park*. It is generally recommended for adult audiences.