Book of mormon celebrates faith, humor out and about at. The book of mormon comes from the minds of south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q creator robert lopez. Sign up to become a friend of dpac and be one of the first to know when new. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning best musical. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Beginning exactly 2 hours before show time, we will draw names from our lottery.
The excellent touring production currently on stage in durham through this sunday is full of laughs, catchy tunes and heart. However, its latest production, at the durham performing arts center, directed by casey nicholaw and trey parker, proves that this musical has major staying power. The story is about two young and opposite mormon elders who are quite liked by all and have a mission of spreading the word of the lord to people in faraway places, such as africa. Generous partners like these help us bring theatre and education to more than one million people per year. Dpac announces dates for hamilton and the rest of the 2018. Durham wtvd the book of mormon returns to the durham performing arts center for a third run from tuesday, august 7 to sunday august 12. The book of mormon from the creators of south park youtube. The geographical setting of the book of mormon is the set of locations of the events described in the book of mormon. Book of mormon returns to dpac abc11 raleighdurham. The tony award winning musical the book of mormon is singing its way to durham in february 2014. The book of mormon is an original musical that tells the story of two young mormon missionaries who are sent to a remote village in uganda, where they try to share one of their scriptures, the.
The book of mormon must close 1 june 2019 queensland. The book of mormon is playing at the paramount theatre t hrough january 14, 2018. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. If you missed the book of mormon 2019 season, dont miss the return brisbane season from 3 january 2020. The show is as hysterically funny as it is irreverent. The book of mormon tickets denver center for the performing. This is what i like to call a great musical comedy because the book of mormon truly is something incredible. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Dpacs the book of mormon is delightful and deep from beginning. Everyones favorite musical is returning to the dpac for the 20202021 season, and this website can help you score amazing tickets for any hamilton durham performance. The book of mormon returns to dpac next month with performances august 7th through august 12th. Remember, were the only authorized online ticket provider for theatre shows and related events produced and presented by the denver center for the performing arts. Find out more about accessibility and how to book for accessibility performances at qpac. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.
Launched on broadway in 2011, essentially no topic is off limits in the book of mormon, the musically charged, critically acclaimed religious satire from south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q cocreator robert lopez. The book of mormon was the hamilton of its day when it first. The book of mormon, presented by suntrust broadway through august 12, 2018, at durham performing arts center, 123 vivian st. The facility itself is extremely clean, and the workers. Cover of suntrust broadway at dpac 2020 2021 season brochure. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. The book of mormon was the hamilton of its day when it first premiered back in 2011. The dpac offers the community a chance to tour backstage. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon durham tickets the book of mormon tickets people are often misled by the title of the book of mormon. The durham performing arts center has announced what it calls its biggest season ever. Feb 18, 2014 and thats really where the book of mormon shines.
This national touring production is currently playing at durham performing arts center. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Dpac official site dpac durham performing arts center. Price tries to flee his fate while cunningham deals fast and loose with his proselytizing. The book of mormon is one of the most successful stage musicals to ever come along on broadway. Mar 05, 20 rachel gragg is spokeswoman at the durham performing arts center known as dpac gragg says the book of mormon is actually the number one requested show by their more than 11,000 season ticket. That includes the book of mormon, which sold out shows at the durham performing arts center in 2014. Dpacs broadway doesnt get any bigger than this season to.
The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Jul 29, 2018 the book of mormon, which sold out shows at the durham performing arts center in 2014, is back in durham. Hamilton to anchor suntrust broadway at dpacs 20182019. Aug 08, 2018 the book of mormon is at durham performing arts center, 123 vivian street, durham, through sunday, august 12th. The book of mormon s kayla pecchioni talks about playing the straight man amidst outrageous comedy in advance of dpac show by lauren van hemert. Book of mormon has been making audiences laugh since its debut in 2011, but this musical is deeper than people think. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. Jul 12, 2018 the book of mormon returns to dpac next month with performances august 7th through august 12th. Other top broadway shows were the phantom of the opera, the book of mormon, les miserables and waitress. The return engagement is part of dpacs greatest hits of broadway. Concert sellouts included ringo starr, alabama, patti labelle and john legend. Dpacs the book of mormon is delightful and deep from. Dpac lights it blue in support of and deep gratitude for the health care heroes, first responders, and essential workers. Aug 23, 2018 krysten heberly editorinchief back by popular demand, book of mormon brought the word of jesus kind of to bull city this august.
The book of mormon returns to dpac august 7th12th the. Book of mormon helps dpac hit attendance high out and. It broke the singleweek house record at the fox cities pac. The book of mormon is at dpac, sister act at raleigh little. Jan 27, 2014 the book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards including best musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the national tour, which begins february 11 at dpac in the triangle and plays a limited twoweek engagement through february 23. With 2,712 seats, the durham performing arts center hosts musical shows, concerts, dance festivals, comedy routines and a multitude of other performances. Aug 10, 2018 the book of mormon was a tremendous hit when it first hit broadway back in 2011 and judging by the huge crowd at dpac this past wednesday night the show remains as popular as ever. Linmanuel mirandas awardwinning tuner tells the incredible true story of alexander hamilton. This is an incredibly popular musical has been performing to sellout crowds since it first hit broadway in 2011. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ.
Arrival from sweden the music of abba returns to dpac by popular demand on saturday, july 25, 2020. The book of mormon set lottery policy for dpac engagement. Book of mormon singing its way to the triangle wunc. Dpac durham performing arts center updated covid19 hours. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. Durham performing arts center tickets durham stubhub. Incredibly energetic and irreverent book of mormon cracks up. Plus other productions at raleigh and durham theaters. Book of mormon celebrates faith, humor out and about. I wish there had been a way that i could have been provided with some kind of source of the speaking parts. Back by popular demand, the book of mormon, which played two soldout runs in 2014 and 2016, returns to dpac for a limited.
The second national tour of the book of mormon, playing aug. From the moment that the energetic cast filled the stage until the rousing finale, dpacs audience roared their enthusiastic approval. The book of mormon durham tickets the book of mormon. Back by popular demand, the book of mormon, which played a. There is no universal consensus among mormon scholars regarding the placement of these locations in the known world, other than somewhere in the americas. At this point, tickets are somewhat scarce, and not available at all price levels for all performances.
The book of mormon is at dpac, sister act at raleigh. The show even went during a snowstorm that shut down most of the triangle. The global smash hit blue man group returns to charlotte with a limited run of shows, april 24th through april 26th, 2020. The book of mormon announces lottery ticket policy at dpac. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The book of mormon, which sold out shows at the durham performing arts center in 2014, is back in durham. The musical, which has won both tony and grammy awards, focuses on young mormon missionaries, two in particular.
The australian pink floyd show comes to dpac on september 20, 2020 duration. Durham performing arts center sets record attendance in. So far i have seen the book of mormon and cabaret with my girlfriend. On the other side of the story, the villagers are caught between swallowing the book of mormon the third testament of the bible as told by cunningham, and making it through another day without being killed or having a clitoridectomy.
Nontheatrical dpac sellouts in 2018 included mannheim steamroller. To summarize the lineup of touring broadway shows coming through the durham performing arts centers new season as succinctly as possible. Shrek imitates the lion king, and the sound of music mimics the book of mormon. August 7 12, 2018 greatest hits of broadway at dpac series the new york times calls it the best musical of this century. I feel i missed so much by not being able to understand a lot of what was said. A popular traditional view among many latterday saint faithful covers. The popular stage production the book of mormon, which had 16 performances at the durham center for the performing arts, helped the venue set new attendance records this season. Dpacs broadway doesnt get any bigger than this season to include the lion king, the book of mormon, and more by bww news desk. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. So, its a mistake to conclude that the subject of the book of mormon, the 2011 hit. Find dpac durham performing arts center venue concert and event schedules. The winner of 9 tony awards, the book of mormon tells the story of a group of young mormons sent to africa for their mission.
The fastpaced, gutbusting musical made its return to durham from aug. The book of mormon on sale may 5 dpac official site. The durham performing arts center, also known as dpac, is one of the largest arts venues in the carolinas. It is important to note that the show is a satirical musical based on the mormon religion rather than an actual faithbased play. Mar 22, 20 february 1123 at dpac winner of 9 tony awards including best musical ben brantley of the new york times calls it the best musical of this century. Dpac will present eight performances of the book of mormon on aug. Following behind the book of mormon was how the grinch stole christmas, which had 10 performances at dpac. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by emailing email protected the book of mormon features book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone.
The book of mormon durham tickets the book of mormon durham. Comedy fans and movie fans unite for a night of nonstop laughter. The winner of 9 tony awards, the book of mormon tells. The broadway musical is playing through sunday, august 12. The book of mormon musical comedy dpac official site.