Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#1
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:19pm
I have the privilege of attending BOM in SLC. Tons of press outside. Love hearing people pretend they know all about the show and have no idea what they are talking about.
It will be interesting to see the audience reaction to inside jokes that I think Mormons will get and hopefully appreciate.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#2
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:20pm
So exciting! I wanted to be there, but it didn't pan out. I can't wait to hear more!
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#3
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:21pm
Please report back cause this is really interesting... lol
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#4
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:26pm
"Please report back cause this is really interesting... lol "
Will do. It's more entertaining watching and listening to people's conversations before the show.
People are wearing their missionary name tags to the show!!!!
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#5
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:27pm
Is this an Equity or non-Equity production? I didn't know this show was being licensed...
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#6
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:28pm
It's the first national tour.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#7
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:30pm
Oh duh... excuse my momentary stupidity.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#8
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:31pm
This is going to get really interesting very very soon.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#9
Posted: 7/28/15 at 9:58pm
excited for your report
is this the first time the tour has played salt lake city or utah?
would have thought they had been there by now after 3 years of tours
BTW, the Church has already jumped on the bandwagon
The playbill for the first national tour in SF last month featured
FOUR FULL PAGE COLOR ADS INVITING PATRONS TO CHECK OUT
THE "REAL" BOOK OF MORMON
I was shocked and amused by the art imitating life =>
life imitating art moment of these ads
=> would love as a marketer to know the conversion
rate on these ads.....
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#10
Posted: 7/28/15 at 10:01pm
All of the playbills/programs for all four companies have had ads from the actual LDS church for over a year now. I think Broadway was the last to get on board. And yep, this is their first time in Utah.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#11
Posted: 7/28/15 at 10:04pm
First time in O-tah AND Sal Tlay Ka Siti!
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#12
Posted: 7/28/15 at 10:07pm
When the first national came through Boston the first time the Playbill was jam packed with LDS ads.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#13
Posted: 7/28/15 at 10:49pm
We are at intermission. The energy in the crowd and on stage is incredible. When Elder Price made his first appearance on stage, the crowd went wild. He literally had to pause for the audience applause.
At the end of "Hello" when the back drop turns to Salt Lake City, the crowd went wild again.
During Salt Lake City song ( I know it's spelled differently), Nabulungi had to pause a few times for the audience applause and laughter.
The crowd went wild again during Turn It Off, especially when they switched to the pink vests.
Unbelievable. I don't think I have ever attended a show with so much energy. You can tell the actors are eating it up. Everyone on stage is giving their best performance. Wish I could record it for everyone to see. It's an experience to say the least.
Can't wait for the second act and the X-Ray......
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#14
Posted: 7/28/15 at 10:51pm
"excited for your report
is this the first time the tour has played salt lake city or utah?
would have thought they had been there by now after 3 years of tours
BTW, the Church has already jumped on the bandwagon
The playbill for the first national tour in SF last month featured
FOUR FULL PAGE COLOR ADS INVITING PATRONS TO CHECK OUT
THE "REAL" BOOK OF MORMON
I was shocked and amused by the art imitating life =>
life imitating art moment of these ads
=> would love as a marketer to know the conversion
rate on these ads.....
"
Yes this is the first time in Salt Lake City. We have a small theater, so shows usually head to the cities with the bigger theaters. The Playbill has 3 full page ads as you describe.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#15
Posted: 7/28/15 at 10:58pm
Fantastic. Thanks for the report!
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#16
Posted: 7/28/15 at 11:09pm
Thanks for the report. There are moderates, atheists, humanists, and reasonable religious people in every city. I think the more oppressive the climate is, the more they must be starved for something like this.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#17
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:17am
Shows over. I did seem BOM with the original cast several times, but this had to be one of the best performances of the show I have seen.
AJ Holmes plays Elder Cunningham. He does an incredible job. He plays it a little differently than Josh Gad, but still incredible. I honestly can't say which performance I liked more. The only difference is Josh Gad had a much better singing voice. However, I think AJ played the part just as good as Josh. I am hesitant to say it was better than Josh, but pretty close. If you get a chance to see him play, Elder Cunningham, do yourself a favor and see it.
The energy of the show really felt like a rock concert. Several times the audience broke out in applause during songs. The only thing missing was a standing ovation during the show.
Would love to see an interview from the cast after the show. That had to be an experience for the cast they will never forget. I have tickets for a few more shows before it leaves. I will keep you updated.
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#18
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:19am
How did they react to I Believe
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#19
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:27am
"How did they react to I Believe"
The crowd broke in applause and laughter many times during the song. It really felt the crowd got it because many in the audience live that lifestyle. Crowd definitely loved the comment about black people.
The only thing I would suggest to the cast and crew, is they need to anticipate the crowd applauding during the performance. A few times during "I believe", the crowd would roar and you couldn't hear parts of the song. Not sure if the song should be performed with pauses or simply ignore the crowd. I think it is best to pause with this crowd, which did happen in other scenes.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#20
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:29am
How was the reaction to All American Prophet - Elder Price's version? And what line(s) in I Believe got the biggest reaction?
And I assume the gasps with Hasa Diga Eebowai may have been louder than usual?
Updated On: 7/29/15 at 12:29 AMBook of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#21
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:33am
How many walkouts?
Featured Actor Joined: 5/5/14
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#22
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:33am
Yeah and I'm dying to know what they thought of Hasa Diga Eebowai!!!
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#23
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:37am
How was the reaction to Joseph Smith American Moses?
I so wish I could see this in SLC.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#24
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:52am
SLC Tribune "The first national tour plays in Salt Lake City — or as a song from the show calls it, the mythical place of "Sal Tlay Ka Siti," where the warlords are friendly — through Aug. 9."
Book of Mormon opening night in Salt Lake City#25
Posted: 7/29/15 at 12:58am
SLC TV news reporter was outside for the whole show (or most of it) and saw no walkouts! https://twitter.com/BenWinslow/status/626249222862442496
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