Independent Theatre Guide to Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not affiliated with Hennepin Theatre Trust.
Independent Theatre Guide to Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not affiliated with Hennepin Theatre Trust.
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Old and new theatre fans alike in Minnesota now have another reason to be excited, as The Book of Mormon will be having a production in Minneapolis, available at Orpheum Theatre on Friday 13th December 2024. Witness top-level comedy from watching the production of the same creators of South Park and the musical Avenue Q.
The Book of Mormon is a show about religious conversion, specifically of the mission of Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham, who through original techniques, attempt to convert villagers of a local village in Uganda. This Tony Award-winning show, that has proceeded to have successful showings in the U.S., London, and Australia, running for more than a decade to date, radically teaches us something new about religion, with comedy through classical theatre and showtunes.
Purchase your seats now and be part of yet another full house showing of The Book of Mormon as it comes to Minneapolis!
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Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham are two missionaries of the Latter-day saints (LDS) sent on a mission to a local Ugandan village. Their goal is to convert the locals to their faith, but they realize upon their arrival that their job is more demanding than they had imagined, given the pile of local issues that the villagers are against such as a local warlord, an HIV/AIDS epidemic, and poverty among others. The pair then come to accept that they must employ more unique methods to convert the population than the usual way that they know.
It is in this duo's differing ways where the performance of The Book of Mormon is outstanding – allowing the subject matter of religion to be blasphemed and made fun of with comedy, showtunes, and a bit of rude language, yet still remaining inoffensive to theatre fans. Since its opening night in 2011, the The Book of Mormon has been received positively despite its manner of sharing its story. The Mormon church itself supported the musical, purchasing ads and releasing marketing marketing material that stated: “You’ve seen the play, now read the book.” In its West End performances, the repeatedly sold-out shows were a testament to 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 surprise 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 reviewing that the Book of Mormon is a “dynamite production of a show that has consistently been called the funniest Broadway musical of all time.”
It's no shock that because of the musical's creativity, 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 hilarious play continues its tour in Minnesota. Minneapolis’s premier theatre venue, Orpheum Theatre, with its spacious seating capacity, magnificent lighting, and superb sound system will be hosting this December’s performance of The Book of Mormon. Tickets are now available for the Friday 13th December 2024 showing by clicking the links provided above. Seats are only for sale for a limited period.
Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403, US