The Book Of Mormon at Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham are two coming of age Mormon missionaries sent on a mission to a remote Ugandan village. Their goal is to convert the locals to their faith, but they learn upon their arrival that their job is more complex than they had realized, given the great deal of local issues that the villagers face such as a local warlord, an HIV/AIDS epidemic, and poverty among others. The pair then come to accept that they must use more unique ways to get through to the locals than the traditional means that they know.

It is in the pair’s unique dynamic where the performance of The Book of Mormon is outstanding – allowing the subject matter of religion to be blasphemed and injected with comedy, showtunes, and a bit of crude language, yet still remaining acceptable to its audience. Since its premiere in 2011, the musical has been received positively despite its manner of conveying its message. The church itself supported the musical, purchasing ads and releasing marketing marketing material that stated: “You’ve seen the play, now read the book.” In its West End productions, the repeatedly sold-out shows were prime examples of The Book of Mormon’s success. Though most viewers were already expecting a shock given the content and theme of the play, according to The Guardian, it was even to their surprise that “suddenly you realize you’re in for not just humour but a a thought provoking tale that just keeps on getting better.” The musical’s run in Australia just as successful, with the Sydney Morning Herald even reviewing that the Book of Mormon is a “dynamite production of a show that has consistently been called the funniest Broadway musical of all time.”

It's no shock that , The Book of Mormon’s several shows globally have earned it nine Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Circle Critics awards, four Olivier Awards, and two Helpmann Awards.

This upbeat, happy, and totally comedic musical continues its tour in Tennessee. Nashville’s unrivaled theatre venue, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, with its spacious seating capacity, impeccable lighting, and superb sound system will be hosting this June’s performance of The Book of Mormon. Tickets are now available for the Sunday 7th June 2026 showing by clicking the links provided above. Seats are only for sale for a limited period.