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Hello, my name is Elder Hernandez, and I would like to share with you the most amazing musical.

For those of you who may have guessed, this weeks musical is none other than the Book of Mormon! You may be asking yourself, what’s so special about the Book Of Mormon, it’s a religious book, how can they make it a musical? Well idk, lets ask the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar …. They said its possible. So let’s get started shall we?

The book of Mormon, don’t worry, is not about the contents within the book of Mormon. Its actually the story of Young Elder Cunningham and young Elder Price. They are two newly inducted Mormon missionaries who cannot wait to get into the world and make a difference. Sounds like an inspiring family musical doesn’t it? Well you’re wrong! This musical is not for the easily offended seeing as it was written by the creators of South Park and inspired by Avenue Q(seasame street from adults). This musical is offensive, crude, blunt, dirty, strange… but you know what? Its so extremely well written.

Just like the South Park series which is extremely creative in its satire and storytelling ability, Book Of Mormon does just that. It tells the story of these two Elders who hope for greatness and end up in Aids and Homicidal ridden Uganda. Through their story the do address what is believed in the book of Mormon, they both manage to make it humorous but not necessarily mean spirited.

The music itself is the same, well composed to let you go along with the funny spiritual or personal journey of the characters successes and failures. Examples like baptize me, which is blandly(in lyrics) about baptizing someone else, but the underlying meaning given away by lyrics like, “I’m gonna do it for the first time, and I’m gonna do it with a girl.”

Honestly as long as you go in with an open mind, or at least no stick up the butt, you’ll love it! Its so cleverly written that it all works together. Be wary if you aren’t comfortable with cursing though… Either way, I think the show Will do more than enough to entertain you. If you want to give it a chance, go to youtube and search Book Of Mormon soundtrack! Until next time, enjoy your week and your musicals!