The Book of Mormon, an award-winning musical by the creators of “South Park,” has opened in Salt Lake City. As ABC news put it, “The biting satirical musical that mocks Mormons received a rousing reception Tuesday in its first-ever showing in the heart of Mormonlandia, kicking off a sold-out, two-week run at a Salt Lake City theater.” So as in New York and Los Angeles, The Book of Mormon is a smash hit, contrary to what some expected.
“Despite the jokes and jabs that create a caricature of Mormon beliefs,” ABC news explains, “there were no protests outside and no mass walkouts during opening night. The playbill did include three advertisements from the Mormon church, including a picture of a smiling man with the words, “You’ve seen the play, now read the book.”
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