The Book of Mormon Broadway Tickets

Broadway Shows - About the Book of Mormon

Two quite opposite missionaries from the Latter Day Saints Church are sent to Uganda, in order to convert the impoverished villagers.  Elder Kevin Price is a very learned Mormon, and somewhat egotistical due to his looks and knowledge, while Elder Arnold Cunningham, is overweight, and is lacking knowledge or interest in many of the fundamental teachings.  Kevin's view of religion is that if he prays enough, he will be transferred to Orlando, Florida to spread the word.  Although Arnold is insecure, and somewhat a “nerd”, is ready for the challenge.  When they arrive, they are robbed at gunpoint, and the General, or Warlord is threatening to kill many of the already sick, poor, and hungry villagers.

Kevin just knows that he can succeed in teaching the villagers through song, and although optimistic, the General interrupts with an execution, putting a damper on his noble attempt.  When the missionaries have no success, the church threatens relocation to Florida.  Arnold wants to stay in Uganda, and Kevin finally decides after a dream about the “sinful” things that he has done in his life, that he will stay also.  Because Arnold lacks knowledge of the teaching principles, he makes up stories, using science fiction, and what the villagers are actually experiencing.  “The Book of Arnold” is very creative, but he rationalizes stretching the truth, because it is for the purpose of helping people.

This is the underlying plot and moral of the musical.  Arnold realizes that it is not which religion you believe in, what is important is that you believe in something that will help you.  Because Arnold used the villagers life experiences in his teachings, it made them more open to his religion.  The Book Of Mormon is a mind bender and got a “measured” response from church goers.  If you remember who wrote the musical, and enjoy their humor, look for The Book of Mormon Broadway Tickets in August 2012.