The Book Of Mormon at Uihlein Hall

Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham are two missionaries of the Mormons tasked with a mission to a remote Ugandan village. Their goal is to convert the villagers to their faith, but they realize upon their arrival that their job is more demanding than they had realized, given the great deal of local issues that the villagers are against such as a local warlord, an HIV/AIDS epidemic, and poverty among others. The pair then gradually realize that they must employ more unusual ways to succeed in their mission than the traditional method that they know.

It is in this duo's unique dynamic where the performance of The Book of Mormon shines – allowing the subject matter of religion to be blasphemed and injected with comedy, showtunes, and a bit of rude language, yet still remaining acceptable to theatre fans. Since its premiere in 2011, the The Book of Mormon has been received positively despite its manner of challenging religious belief. The church itself supported the musical, buying ads and releasing slogans specifically that stated: “You’ve seen the play, now read the book.” In its West End performances, the repeatedly sold-out shows were prime examples of The Book of Mormon’s success. Though most viewers were already drawn in given the content and theme of the play, according to The Guardian, it was even to their shock that “suddenly you realize you’re in for not just humour but a a thought provoking tale that just keeps on getting better.” The musical’s run in Australia met with a similar positive reception, with the Sydney Morning Herald even declaring that the Book of Mormon is a “dynamite production of a show that has consistently been called the funniest Broadway musical of all time.”

What comes as no surprise however is that due to its success, The Book of Mormon’s several productions worldwide have earned it nine Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Circle Critics awards, four Olivier Awards, and two Helpmann Awards.

This upbeat, happy, and totally silly show continues its tour in Wisconsin. Milwaukee’s best theatre venue, Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts, with its spacious seating capacity, impeccable lighting, and masterful sound system will be hosting this February’s performance of The Book of Mormon. Tickets are now available for the Tuesday 25th February 2025 showing by clicking the links provided above. Seats are only for sale for a limited season.