Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
ElizabethT27
Swing Joined: 2/28/13
#1Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:20amI'm seeing Book of Mormon next week, and I can't decide if I should listen to the music first. I don't want to ruin the jokes before seeing it live, but I also don't want to be lost because I don't know the music. Help please!
#2Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:23amWell....do you go to the movies without knowing all the lines from it first?
#2Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:24amI would not. I saw it right before the OBCR was even out. While the show will still be funny if you do, it will be even funnier if you don't. Some songs have shock value and if you already know its gonna happen then it takes away the shock value obviously.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#3Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:25am
Welcome to BWW... :)
PS Change the word "soundtrack" to "cast album"... it's irksome for some people. lol.
If you want to enjoy the show, especially going into it not knowing anything about it or the music, listen to it as soon as you leave the theatre. lol.
#4Should I listen to the Book of Mormon soundtrack before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:27amI know a girl who went to see PHANTOM OF THE OPERA without knowing any of the songs and she died.
#5Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:30amI would suggest not listening to the CAST RECORDING at all before you go. I saw it before it came out and the surprise made it even better.
#6Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:37am
"PS Change the word "soundtrack" to "cast album"... it's irksome for some people. lol."
Yes, it is, because considering how OCD so many people here are about who plays what when in which company, what show curtains, scenery and views from particular seats are like, and which classic shows NEED revivals, which FLOP shows NEED revivals, and which beloved icons of the stage NEED a Tony Award, is it too much to expect you know the difference between an OBCR and a "soundtrack?"
( Said he, tongue firmly in cheek )
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#7Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:39am
What LizzieCurry said reminded me of the disclaimer John Lithgow recorded for the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels album.
Go unspoiled.
ElizabethT27
Swing Joined: 2/28/13
#8Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:41amThanks to the people who responded. I don't know everything about Broadway, and maybe instead of being "irked" over using one wrong word you should be glad new people are exposing themselves to theater. It's not that big of a deal.
#9Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:47amI purchased the cast recording several weeks before seeing it. I didn't listen to ANY of it (not even 1 song) before seeing the show and I'm SO glad I waited. Don't give into the temptation to listen before seeing the show. I think the payoff will be worth the wait.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#10Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:54amYou already know two songs because they were on the Tonys, right?
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#11Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:55am
Didn't mean anything negative by it, Elizabeth. 
Just letting you know because of experiences I've seen on the boards before.
#12Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:56am
"It's not that big of a deal"
Oh yes it is.
So is the over misuse of the word "of."
#13Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:56am
Don't be defensive, Elizabeth -- just take it as education!
And enjoy a great show!
lenstersf
Stand-by Joined: 6/14/12
#14Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 10:56amAgree...don't listen to it. You might miss a few words here and there, but I think you'll enjoy it more if it's all a surprise.
mmFan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/03
#15Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:22pm
I downloaded the songs prior to seeing BOM last year, but that's just a personal preference. I didn't find it ruined the story or took away any of the jokes, but for me, I like to know the music beforehand as I tend to enjoy the show a bit more...plus, previewing the music gives me an idea if I want to see the swho in the first place...but again, it's a personal preference
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 12:22 PM
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#16Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:15pmIf you listen to recording before seeing the show you will enjoy it (the album) but if you wait until after seeing the show let me tell you, you will be in for some of the most hilarious and enjoyable moments you will ever see on the Broadway stage (there are people on this board that just don't get Matt Stone-Trey Parker humor but they can go f**k themselves).
#17Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:49pm
(there are people on this board that just don't get Matt Stone-Trey Parker humor but they can go f**k themselves).
How?
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#18Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:53pm
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 02:53 PM
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#19Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:54pm
How?
If you are that curious about how to, I'm sure Eric Cartman could suggest a way!
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 02:54 PM
#20Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 4:21pm
First of all - welcome!
Secondly, I am jealous (want to see it, but still too much $$$).
And lastly, I agree with those who say listen to it AFTER seeing it.....
GoshGeeGolly
Chorus Member Joined: 1/5/12
#21Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 5:10pmNo, do not do that.
#22Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 8:40pmDon't listen to the soundtra---uh, cast recording. You won't be seeing them anyway
#23Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 3/1/13 at 10:46amAnother vote for no. You only get to be surprised once! Let it be at the theater.
#24Should I listen to the Book of Mormon cast recording before seeing it?
Posted: 3/1/13 at 11:07amIf you have an opportunity to hear it with fresh ears, then do that. You can always listen to the recording after and see the show again!
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