
This year’s recipient of the most Tony Award nominations is The Book of Mormon. The show received 14 nominations, just one shy of the record set by Billy Elliot the Musical in 2009. The musical is the story of two young Mormon men who travel to Uganda on their mission to spread the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Along with being nominated for Best Musical, creators Matt Parker and Trey Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q) are also nominated for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.
In a recent interview with Jon Stewart from Comedy Central, Parker and Stone said The Book of Mormon was a project about seven years in the making. The interview covers when the “South Park” duo meet co-creator Robert Lopez, their childhood dreams of writing a musical and feedback they’ve received from the Mormon ticket holders.
Say “Hello” to The Book of Mormon on Facebook for a free download of the show’s opening number!
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