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It’s been roughly six years since one of the most outrageous Broadway musicals to exist graced the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Courtesy of Broadway Across Canada, THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to the Vancouver stage this week for a series of performances playing from November 12 to 17. A combination of both satire and song, audiences were taken on a wild musical theatre ride that elicited irrepressible laughter and feeling.

The upcoming revival of Shakespeare's Othello has found its cast, joining previously announced Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out who will join the lineup here!

There is no parental rating system for musicals, but after watching THE BOOK OF MORMON, some might believe there should be. It is not for the easily offended, but those who open that door are in for an unforgettable evening.

The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!

If you're ready to laugh, cringe, and convert, THE BOOK OF MORMON pokes good (un)clean fun right into the heart of organized religion. This musical is a religious experience, a testament to the power of laughter, the spirit of musical theater, and a whole lot of heart.

What did our critic think of REVIEW: THE BOOK OF MORMON AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at National Theatre? THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre is one of the most amazing performances of the season. This uproariously funny show is flippant and fantastic.

2024 is officially here! As we head into the new year, we here at BWW know that sometimes it takes a little inspo to help pull us out of the doldrums of the post-holiday slump and launch us into the future!

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

NETworks Presentations and the producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON North American Tour have announced new casting as the musical prepares for another season on the road. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON launched a new North American tour in September 2022, playing more than 50 cities since then. New cities for the 2023-2024 season include Providence, Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle, Boston, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, San Antonio, and many more.

Music Theater Works' annual gala will feature Broadway’s longest-running “Christine Daaé,” Sandra Joseph with Broadway's “The Phantom,” Ron Bohmer from Phantom of the Opera in performance. See how to purchase tickets!

Stage One has announced that they are partnering with Bristol Old Vic, Northern Stage, Nottingham Playhouse and Theatre Royal Plymouth to deliver their National Trainee Producer Placement Scheme for 2023.

Tony nominated composer/lyricist Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Heathers, Bat Boy) will moderate the launch of the 10th season of  New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab on Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at 6PM ET. The in-person presentation will also be streamed live from Open Jar Studios (1601 Broadway) in New York City.

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 10th season of its Choreography Lab on Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at 6PM ET. The in-person presentation will also be streamed live from Open Jar Studios in New York City.

What did our critic think of THE BOOK OF MORMON at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts?

Our favorite doorbell-ringing devotional devotees are back in Sacramento with a new and improved version of the Tony Award-winning hit, The Book of Mormon.  It’s been four years since they brought the good word of the creators of South Park (Trey Parker and Matt Stone) and Avenue Q (Robert Lopez), and we are ready for a refresher! 

Stage One will welcome Deborah Lincoln as incoming Chair of the Board of Trustees. She takes over the leadership of Stage One's Board from Mark Burch, who was Chair for the previous five years.

A new non-equity national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, will launch this September and visit over 50 cities across the U.S., including 29 where the show has never played before.

In Autumn 2022, Stage One and Perfect Pitch will work together to award outstanding emerging producers an increased level of financial support for both the producer and the project to allow meaningful development of new British musicals to take place.

The Gate Theatre today announced the appointment of Stef O'Driscoll as the company's new Interim Artistic Director. Stef will take up the position in March taking over from Ellen McDougall, who stepped down as Artistic Director in December after five years in the role.

Stage One is partnering with Birmingham Hippodrome, Hull Truck Theatre, MAST Mayflower Studios and Sheffield Theatres to deliver their Regional Trainee Producer Placement Scheme for 2022.