The Book Of Mormon at CIBC Theatre

Debuting in 2011, The Book of Mormon has undoubtedly been one of the most accomplished Broadway musicals since its opening. Created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, the musical is based on the Latter-day Saints (LDS) founder and prophet Joseph Smith complete with his Book of Mormon. The show was originally meant to premiere off Broadway at the New York Theatre workshop after its 2008 staged reading, though this turned out to be a blessing in disguise as its actual debut in 2011 moved to a more prominent location at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

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

The story and execution of this musical were key factors to this success. It narrates the story of Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, two Mormon missionaries who embark on a mission to spread their religion in a remote village in Uganda. It is there that they contend with the indifference of the locals, as well as their different methods in spreading their religion, given that Cunningham deceives the villagers by tacking on hilarious tales woven from science fiction and fantasy stories into his religious teachings, while Price is resolved to teach the villagers in the usual, orthodox manner. The way the musical is shared with the audience is performed in quite an unorthodox manner as well, usually satirizing religion in its script and also injecting humor in both of its acts, and of course, let's not forget the showtunes!

For its current production, the Book of Mormon will be in Chicago in October at the magnificent theatre venue of CIBC Theatre, which holds an outstanding stage, sound system and acoustics, and greatest facilities that is fit for this critically-acclaimed musical. Tickets for the musical on Tuesday 14th October 2025 are available for purchase by using the link above.