The Book Of Mormon at Saenger Theatre

Premiering in 2011, The Book of Mormon has undoubtedly been one of the most thriving Broadway musicals since its creation. Conceptualized by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, the musical is a different perspective on the Latter-day Saints (LDS) founder and prophet Joseph Smith and his Book of Mormon. The show was intended to premiere off Broadway at the New York Theatre workshop after its 2008 staged reading, though this turned out to be just a prelude as its actual premiere in 2011 moved to a more prominent location at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

After a year, the Broadway play was already greenlit for a U.S. national tour that lasted four years, including a season in Salt Lake City, Utah, which marked the first time it would be performed there. The show also carried on to be produced in several locations, with a Chicago production staged in 2012, a West End production in 2013, and Australian and European productions both staged in 2017.

The unconventionality and nonconformity of this musical were key elements to this success. It narrates the story of Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, two Mormon missionaries who prepare to preach their faith in a remote village in Uganda. It is there that they contend with the local issues that the villagers face, as well as their opposite methods in preaching their faith, given that Cunningham lies to the villagers by adding hilarious tales woven from science fiction and fantasy stories into his religious teachings, while Price is determined to teach the villagers in the usual, orthodox manner. The way the musical is shared with the audience is told in quite an unorthodox manner as well, usually mocking religion in its script and also injecting humor in both of its acts, including its upbeat showtunes.

For its current run, the Book of Mormon will be in New Orleans in May at the magnificent theatre venue of Saenger Theatre, which holds an amazing stage, sound system and acoustics, and favorite facilities that is fit for this word-class show. Tickets for the musical on Friday 15th May 2026 are available for purchase by using the link above.