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Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon' Faces Controversy at Debut

3/31/2026

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Story summary

The Book of Mormon debuted on Broadway in 2011, created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez.
The show pushed boundaries of taste beyond earlier hits like The Producers.
It features missionaries and satirical takes on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' beliefs, including AIDS and clitoridectomy.
To manage potential backlash, the production hired extra security for its opening, while cast members expressed anxiety about audience reactions.

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Story summary

The Book of Mormon debuted on Broadway in 2011, created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez.
The show pushed boundaries of taste beyond earlier hits like The Producers.
It features missionaries and satirical takes on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' beliefs, including AIDS and clitoridectomy.
To manage potential backlash, the production hired extra security for its opening, while cast members expressed anxiety about audience reactions.