The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opened in chicago. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of mormon. Ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago. Book of mormon central knowhys are daily short essays, memes, podcasts, and videos about some aspect of the text published in more than a dozen social media venues. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book. Nic rouleau, ben platt, and syesha mercado photo from i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. Book of mormon 1976 in box mailed by mormon church. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha. Last year, actor ben platt won over audiences as awkwardly earnest star wars fan benji in pitch perfect. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon growthspotter. Ben platt will segue from mormon elder to ricki and the. The book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards including best musical, will launch its second national tour next month in chicago, with nic rouleau, direct from the broadway company, starring in the role of elder price.
Dec 27, 2012 the book of mormon creative team members, from left, matt stone book, music, lyrics, trey parker book, music, lyrics, codirector, cast member nic rouleau, and casey nicholaw choreographer, codirector, take a curtain call with cast members following the opening night show at bank of america theatre in chicago on wednesday, december 19, 2012. At 9 years old, platt played winthrop paroo in the music. Platt did a brief national tour at age 11 with tony kushner and jeanine tesoris caroline, or change a show that, though very different in tone from the book of mormon. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been. Two hours and 30 minutes with an intermission back by popular demand, the book of mormon returns for a sevenweek limited engagement, june 29 august 14, 2016, at the privatebank theatre 18 west monroe. We would like to share with you the most amazing news. In 2012, platt left columbia university after six weeks to star in chicagos production of the book of mormon. The book of mormon stars, nic rouleau and ben platt, performed the chicago cubs seventh inning stretch at wrigley field yesterday evening, june 10, 20. Rannells and gad no doubt left two pairs of giant shoes to fill, and now the book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfects ben platt. The new musical the book of mormon from emmy awardwinning south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q tony award winner robert lopez plays broadways eugene oneill theatre. See more ideas about dear evan hansen, ben platt and dear even hansen. The book of mormon chicago opening draws criticism, but not.
The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opens in chicago. He began his career in theater as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220, and dear evan hansen 20152017, receiving multiple. The tony awardwinning hit the book of mormon, which played an extended, 43week chicago engagement last season, will return to the bank of america theatre in early 2015 as part of the broadway in. The book of mormon chicago 2020 all you need to know. Ben platt platt was the original elder cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon and reprised the role on broadway dir.
Yes, we are certified by trusted authorities and allow the exchange of the book of mormon chicago il tickets in a secure environment. But cbs 2s derrick blakley reports some local ministers are calling the musical. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Ben platt, who is currently leading the company of dear evan hansen, was nominated for best leading actor in a musical. Platts film credits include roles in pitch perfect, pitch perfect 2, and ricki and the flash. After being accepted at new yorks columbia university two years ago, actor ben platt was forced to defer his college career not once, but twice. Platt s first significant role was in the chicago production of the book of mormon, where he played a 19yearold mormon missionary in the comedy musical. They are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by.
Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. Nov 24, 20 ben platt and nic rouleau from the chicago cast of book of mormon. Nic rouleau, ben platt, and syesha mercado photo from i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly. They are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by to talk about how the show has been going and to. Sep 1, 20 ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at bank of america theatre, chicago, usa june 14, 2014 stage play. That september, he deferred his freshman year at columbia university to take on an equally earnest role. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. He began his career in theater as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man, the book of mormon, and dear evan hansen, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character in the latter, including the 2017 tony award for best actor in a musical. You and me this morning ben platt and nic rouleau in the book of mormon 20. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. Benjamin schiff platt born september 24, 1993 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter.
Meet chicago s 2012 cast of the book of mormon syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. The chicago production of the book of mormon finally opens tonight at the node. Hed reprise his role for the musicals broadway run. Book of mormonchicago theatre memes, chicago musical. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. Mar 23, 2014 i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. Is the online purchase of book of mormon chicago excite safe. In 2012, platt was cast as elder arnold cunningham in the chicago production of the book of mormon. Book of mormon 1976 in box mailed by mormon church joseph smith jr.
I brought my entire family to see the production and it was absolutely wonderful. The book of mormon fifth chicago edition smith, joseph on. 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 will return to chicago beginning february 24, 2015. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. View all hotels near the book of mormon on tripadvisor. The book of mormon, chicago s sitdown production of the hit broadway show that is totally outrageous and equally endearing, will end its run at bank of america theatre on oct. The book of mormon playing elder cunningham, at eugene oneill theatre, new york city. The book of mormon at bank of america theatre through oct.
The book of mormon, now five years old, has returned to chicago for second time in two years, still wildly popular, but more of a known entity. Nov 08, 2012 broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon, which will kick. Trey parker, matt stone, and robert lopez, with the help of casey nicholaw, parkers codirector, have delivered what joseph smith, jr. Platt plays nerdy but lovable elder cunningham in the book of mormon, and colletti, who grew up in. We have followed him since we were lucky enough to see him in book of mormon on broadway and his scene stealing moments in the pitch perfect movies.
Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of mormon in chicago november 8th, 2012 by marc snetiker. Ben platt steals the show as elder cunningham in book of. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. Dec 19, 2012 chicago cbs the biggest broadway musical in decades, the book of mormon, opens tonight in chicago. The actor, best known as pitch perfects benji applebaum, put off entering columbia university to take over as elder cunningham in the book of mormon, first in chicago. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints.
As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa, and the laughs still roll easily. Oct 21, 20 the book of mormon s creative team features set design by scott pask, costume design by ann roth, lighting design by brian macdevitt and sound design by brian ronan. Parker and stone make their broadway musical writing debut with the book of mormon. Ben platt nearly has an egot, but wow, we did not realize. The smash hit and multitony awardwinning broadway musical is by the. He was truly amazing and hilarious, as is the show. May 28, 2017 ben platt made stephen cry for two hours straight duration. Today, mormons use the book of mormon in much the same way that christians use and study the bible. Meet chicago s 2012 cast of the book of mormon people who havent seen the show probably know its funny, he said, but their real discovery is going to be the music. Platt, who made a splashy film debut earlier this year in.
Sep 10, 2019 fans worldwide fell head over heels for ben platt during his tony awardwinning turn in the title role of dear evan hansen and onscreen in films such as the pitch perfect franchise. Rannells and gad no doubt left two pairs of giant shoes to fill, and now the book of mormon has placed its faith in two relative newcomers rouleau and pitch perfect s ben platt to spread the. The 10 best restaurants near the book of mormon, chicago. Thus the lds contends that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon central annotated text is a word by word exegesis of the text linked to the lds canon and to the archive. Pitch perfects ben platt and nic rouleau to star in the book of. Grammy, tony, and emmy awardwinning artist ben platt today announces details of his highly anticipated north american headline tour, set to kick off may 3rd at chicago theatre in chicago, il. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy.
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Ben platt will star opposite rouleau as elder cunningham the book of mormon s second national tour will also feature stephanie umoh as nabulungi, jackson evans as elder. Sep 4, 2018 ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. The show premiered at the bank of america theatre on. The book of mormon the musical is such an awesome show. The book of mormon announces 2015 chicago return playbill. The 10 best restaurants near the book of mormon in chicago. Broadway star nic rouleau and pitch perfect actor ben platt have been tapped to play elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon, which will kick off at chicago s bank of america theatre on december 11.
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Oct 21, 20 broadway alum nic rouleau and pitch perfect star ben platt, who have been playing elders price and cunningham, respectively, in the second national tour of the book of mormon since december 2012. Pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret. The book of mormon returns to bank of america theater in february 2015 and runs almost daily through may. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Published on apr 29, 20 they are in the biggest musical in the city of chicago right now, ben platt and nic rouleau from the the musical, the book of mormon, drop by to talk about how the show. Ben platt and nic rouleau from the chicago cast of book of. Actor ben platt, who plays elder cunningham in the book of mormon. He began his career in theatre as a child and has appeared in broadway productions of the music man 2002, the book of mormon 201220, and dear evan hansen 20152017, receiving multiple accolades for his performance as the title character in the latter, including. Sep 01, 2014 pitch perfect 2, book of mormon star ben platt on cabaret, magic and meryl streep. The book of mormon s most spectacular recorded event was a postresurrection appearance of jesus christ himself among the nephite people 3 nephi 11. Hes no stranger to the chicago theatre scene since you may remember him as elder cunningham in the first national tour of the hit musical the book of mormon from december 2012 october 20 at the bank of america theatre. A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt.