"The musical was good; however, it was fairly vulgar. We enjoyed the parts where the morons were on screen but when they were in Uganda, it was extremely vulgar. We had a teen with us and she thought it was too much for her and unfortunately we left at the second half. It’s our fault that we should have read the reviews before we went but we had heard really good things about the show and had wanted to see it. "
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Mary F from Windsor on Aug 5, 2024
Not what I expected
"I know Trey Parker and Matt Stone have a no holds bar attitude when it comes to comedy but the one part that really bothered me was the part about having sex with a baby, THAT WASN'T NECESSARY. They crossed the line. I'm not a prude by any means but when it comes to children, they are sacred, rape of a child or anyone is funny. I totally enjoyed the rest of the show, even parts that made me cringe. The baby part made me angry."
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Noris Y from Houston on Jul 4, 2024
If you like Southpark - Maybe…
"Not being a fan of SouthPark, I didn’t get the parody humor. Being moderately religious, I was aghast at much of the story line. I was uncomfortable with the portrayal of some characters. I’m glad I went; I will never feel I missed the opportunity, but would not pay to see it again."
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Robert S from Waipahu on Sep 7, 2026
Funny but occasionally vulgar language
"I thought all of the clean humor to be very funny. But the vulvar language and vulgar humor was too much for me. The musical is not for the faint at heart!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 31, 2026
Did not meet the hype.
"Humorous at times, but not hilarious. I will give credit to the cast. Great voices and the two young performers who were the lead characters were perfect in their roles."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 20, 2026
Rude and offensive to Christians
"How is this show still on Broadway ?
The performers were great but the story is crude rude and offensive .over the top .audience seemed to enjoyed this farce!
Would not recommend to anyone who goes to church regularly . "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 26, 2025
A bit simple
"The singing and dancing were just fine but I thought it was simple and not very clever. I expect more from a Broadway show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 9, 2025
Raunchy
"I’m not a prude or religious zealot; however, I thought the show was intentionally raunchy. "
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Kenneth W from Nashville on Aug 3, 2026
Too immature for adults, too mature for kids
"If you like South Park, I’d recommend the show. Otherwise, it’s probably better to find a different one. The plot feels more like a caricature of Uganda more than a critique of Mormonism or anything of value. The actors sure are talented though"
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Elijah C from Buffalo Grove on Jul 15, 2026
The most inapproriate content I have ever seen
"While is started off funny with the doorbell ringing score it quickly digressed into a pathetic, inappropriate, racist, and pedophile references throughout the show. The score about f... you to a higher being insulted my, an probable other religions, christian beliefs. This show should not have won any tony awards, it was terrible and could not wait to get out of the threatre. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 24, 2026
Just ok- over the top as expected
"The performers were good, but the content was too over the top. Understood going in that it is written by South Park writers, but it was too much with the raunch. Some things were funny, but it was a bit much. So glad there were no children in our audience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 29, 2025
Too irreverent and vulgar.
"This musical showed a patent disregard for decorum. It was exceedingly vulgar and replete with offensive language. It was discordant in nature. There were a few funny lines, but not enough to offset the disturbing language directed toward God or the overemphasized focus on swearing throughout. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 19, 2025
Middle school humor for adults
"I am not a fan of the TV show South Park, so that should have been a warning sign. The humor to me sounds like it would only be funny to middle schoolers or suburban house wives that want to feel edgy. Some of the performers were pitchy when hitting their notes. Maybe I am just not a fan of musicals though..."
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Vivek R from Sunnyvale on Nov 7, 2025
Unnecessarily offensive
"The dance and vocal numbers were technically very good - the actors did their parts well however, there were many parts I felt went way over the line. I have spoken to people who had seen this play several years ago and they do not recall some of the content I described. Having sex with a baby...too much! Had I known all of this I absolutely would not have come. Do not recommend this for anyone of faith or sensitive conscience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 27, 2025
More respectful of Mormonism than of Africa and Uganda
"I went in knowing what to expect regarding satirizing Mormonism and crudeness; I actually thought the writing re that was smart and funny. I felt the portrayal of the people of Uganda as tools to present that satire was purely offensive. Performances were well acted and sung, a dream sequence was pretty amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 26, 2025
Alarmingly vulgar
"I expected the gay jokes, but some of the jokes were downright vulgar and gross. The music was great, though, and the actors were well casted."
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Julianne F from Dunbar on Jul 2, 2025
Too offensively portrayed.
"Acting, singing, choreography was very good.
Subject matter, raunchy images portrayed were very offensive and could have been much more subtly portrayed. This would have made the message about injustice in Uganda much more powerful, ironically."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 2, 2025
A Lesson Learned: Why This Show Wasn’t for Me
"As a Christian, I walked into The Book of Mormon knowing it had a reputation for being bold and irreverent, but I’ll admit I didn’t fully grasp just how far it would go. I stayed through the performance mostly because exiting would have meant disrupting an entire row, not because I was fully comfortable with what I was hearing.
I believe people are entitled to their opinions, and I’m not opposed to satire or even religious parody when it’s done thoughtfully. However, there is a line where humor shifts into outright blasphemy, and for me, that line was crossed. Hearing a song that explicitly includes “F*** you, God” was not just uncomfortable, it was deeply offensive to my personal beliefs.
That said, I can’t deny the show is cleverly written, musically sharp, and at times genuinely funny. The cast, timing, and production value are all impressive. But humor alone doesn’t outweigh the content for everyone.
If you’re someone who is sensitive about your faith, or simply don’t tolerate that level of irreverence toward God, I would strongly recommend skipping this show. On the other hand, if you’re comfortable with edgy, no-holds-barred satire, you may find it entertaining.
For me, it was a reminder that not all popular entertainment aligns with my values, and next time, I’ll definitely do my homework beforehand."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 21, 2026
Not For Seniors
"Sorrry to say, this was not the type of show we usually see. My Daughter saw it in London and raved about it. Did not like foul language and the way they portrayed the Mormon Church. We are Senior Citizens and like the “happy-go-lucky type of musicals. We left during intermission."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 12, 2026
Difficult material at times.
"I thought the actors performance was astounding and they had great vocal range when singing. I don’t think that some of the story material made sense.
I’m also not a fan of making fun of or poking fun at real issues pertaining to certain ethnic groups, nor religious groups. With that said I hope those actors perform in other plays that I would greatly support with better theatrical content."
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Pasquale V from Secaucus on May 18, 2025
It's a revival meeting morality play with music and dancing
"The tunes are catchy, the show was campy (think Disney World stage production). It's basically a revival meeting (think Gemstones) meets traditional bible themed morality. The theater patrons we encountered applauded enthusiastically, so it clearly has appeal for some audiences. The singing and dancing were very good. My problem lies with the basic story. This show is not for everyone. If you are looking for deep performances, acting, writing, this is not it. The show's superficiality is worn on its sleeve."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 31, 2025
Not As Funny as Advertised
"Was not as funny as I expected based on advertisements. Definitely not for kids. Sound system was way overdriving."
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Richard D from Norwich on Dec 16, 2024
Very crass
"The show was funny and well executed by the staff but the writing is very crass and I think crass humor isn’t as clever. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 30, 2026
Salacious.
"Just a series of shallow skits making fun of other people. No memorable songs except maybe, “I Believe”. No sympathetic characters. The African lead was great. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 20, 2026
Crude, clueless and racist.
"Totally dated humor, crude and tasteless, not witty. Plus, racism rampant. i felt just as uncomfortable as I do watching south pacific today. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 1, 2026
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected.
