THE BOOK OF MORMON [Musical]

2013-05-07-Book-of-Mormon-Musical We saw The Book of Mormon at a sold-out Shea’s Performing Art Center in Buffalo. It’s funny and irreverent which is what you should expect from the guys behind South Park. I laughed a lot. The music is entertaining and memorable (except for the language which is not appropriate for children under 16 in my estimation). My favorite number was “Baptize Me.” After experiencing this musical, I can see why it’s a hot Broadway ticket. The play radiates energy. Allegedly, all of the Mormon beliefs presented in this musical are actual teachings of the Mormon religion. The part about everyone getting their own planet intrigued me. If The Book of Mormon comes to your town, you should try to get a ticket and go see it. But go prepared for Something Different. GRADE: A
SONG LIST
1 Act 1. Hello! (2:52)
2 Act 1. Two By Two (4:31)
3 Act 1. You And Me (But Mostly Me) (2:43)
4 Act 1. Hasa Diga Eebowai (4:24)
5 Act 1. Turn It Off (5:03)
6 Act 1. I Am Here For You (2:04)
7 Act 1. All-American Prophet (6:14)
8 Act 1. Sal Tlay Ka Siti (3:41)
9 Act 1. Man Up (4:03)
10 Act 2. Making Things Up Again (4:16)
11 Act 2. Spooky Mormon Hell Dream (4:30)
12 Act 2. I Believe (4:42)
13 Act 2. Baptize Me (4:15)
14 Act 2. I Am Africa (2:21)
15 Act 2. Joseph Smith American Moses (6:12)
16 Act 2. Tomorrow Is A Latter Day (6:01)

10 thoughts on “THE BOOK OF MORMON [Musical]

  1. Beth Fedyn

    I saw this with gal pal Sally in Chicago in February. We went with a group from UW-Waukesha. It was wonderful – worth every penny and completely lived up to the hype. My sides hurt from laughing so hard.

    My favorite line: “I’m wet with salvation.”

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  2. Richard R.

    Who knew Mormons could be funny? Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago… probably also in Boston, Philly and D.C. So it will probably get to Portland in about 10 years. Gee, if I’m even around in another decade I’ll keep an eye out for it, sounds like fun. As for language, 9 year-olds know all the words already.

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  3. Jeff Meyerson

    We haven’t seen it yet (I refused to pay fill Broadway prices) but it is definitely on our radar.

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  4. The Right Reverend Cap'n Bob Napier

    Back in the seventies, I decided that I’d let the next religious idiots that came to my door in and waste as much of their time as possible. Ta-da, Mormons showed up. I think I burned up about eight hours over the course of four visits.

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