The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical

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Review “The best musical of this century. Heaven on Broadway. The Book of Mormon achieves something like a miracle.” (Ben Brantley, New York Times)“A crowning achievement. A huge smash success. So good it makes me angry. (Jon Stewart, The Daily Show)“Matt and Trey: Where have you been all my life? The Book of Mormon deserves worship. Approach the altar of Parker and Stone.” (Peter Marks, Washington Post)The Book of Mormon is not just great theater. [It’s] great writing.” (Mark Harris, Book of Mormon Script Book, Foreword)“**** the new gold standard for Broadway. The Book of Mormon is on its march into legend. History is made.” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone)“The best new musical of the 21st century.” (Kurt Andersen, NPR)“Surely goes further than any musical in Broadway history. Hilariously profane and wholly hilarious.” (Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune)“Hilarious, uproarious, and highly entertaining. Parker and Stone may offend thousands if not more, and bless their iconoclastic hearts for it.” (David Finkle, Huffington Post). . .pick up the just released The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical. This tome includes over 700 behind-the-scenes photos and drawings, commentaries and anecdotes from the creators and cast, and the complete book and lyrics. (Maxim) Read more From the Back Cover Hello. I would like to share with you the most amazing book.In celebration of the making of The Book of Mormon, the authors, production team, and entire original cast recount their experiences as they grew their show from the initial idea to opening night on Broadway. With the complete book and lyrics annotated by the full creative team and cast, along with more than 700 photographs and illustrations, they share the journey that began one night in a Manhattan bar and culminated seven years later in the achievement that is The Book of Mormon. Read more See all Editorial Reviews