It took a while, but the satirical musical that mocks Mormons has finally come to Utah, the heartland of the Mormon faith. The popular play, “The Book of Mormon”, started a sold-out, two-week run Tuesday at a Salt Lake City theater two blocks from the church’s flagship temple and headquarters.
The Tony Award-winning play has earned rave reviews while appalling some with its crudeness. But this will mark the first time the show plays in Utah, where about two-thirds of residents are estimated to be Mormon.
The show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone of “South Park” fame, told The Associated Press that bringing the show to Salt Lake City feels like validation, and also brings the creative process full circle.
