Book Of Mormon

Ranking at number 2 in last week's 5 shows that I saw was Book of Mormon.

Now let me begin this by saying it only came in at number 2 because of the number 1 show that I saw that was astounding and then some! I thought Book of Mormon was going to be number 1 until that final show.

BOM is one of the funniest things I have ever seen, and I watch a lot of funny stuff. That said, it is NOT a show for everyone. If you get offended easily, you may just want to go away now and come back when the next blog is posted as that show IS good for everyone. BOM was written by the same guys who wrote South Park. And no, they did not suddenly become mild-mannered writers. They are their typical sarcastic and sometimes downright blasphemous selves. You have been warned.

The story is this. We are following along with a couple of guys from the Mormon Church of Later Day Saints 'Institute'. They are being educated in how to go door to door and it introduces us to our main characters Elder Price (the perfect student) and Elder Cunningham (perfect student? Not so much....) This was literally the show opener. I only have the audio version for you, but it was adorable..

You can listen and picture guys walking out on stage (and onto platforms) one at a time practicing their 'hello' lines.



Anyone who was not at the theater on time and missed the first number really missed out. I never understood those people anyways, and therefore they deserve to be punished for being late and in this case they definitely are... but I digress....

We go on to follow Elders Price and Cunningham as they take off on their mission to Africa and, well, I will not tell you all of what happens, but there is a lot of laughter, and also very some sweet and tender moments. It's got it all, characters you get to know and like, a look at some real issues, a nod to Sound of Music, Wicked and Lion King, a glimpse into some of the curious parts of Mormonism, but mostly laughter. It's something almost everyone can enjoy... but mostly me.... oh wait... that's a line from the show.

And before you pick on the fact that they are picking on the Church of Later Day Saints, they really just took the real Book of Mormon, and drew a lot of attention to some of the parts that are more 'questionable' or a little out there.

Seriously if you are looking for a show that will make you laugh, I mean all out belly laugh, this is it! Well written, well presented, just awesome. I was going on days of little to no sleep, and I was engaged and laughing all the way through!

Here's a piece from later on in the show as done on the Tony Awards, you know, as they were racking them up!



And if you do NOT offend easily - the song that will have you tapping along and then, depending on how sensitive you are, be a little mortified at what you were tapping your foot along with.... it happens when the pair arrives in Africa.

Still reading... Did I mention it's really offensive? Just warning again.... remember.. these are the guys who equate Christmas to a piece of poop... joined by the composer who wrote 'The Internet is for Porn'. That was your final warning...

And if you don't like it. It's your own fault. I said only listen if you don't offend easily... or even moderately.... it's quite high on the blasphemy scale...