The Book Of Mormon at Sarofim Hall

Familiar to locals as one of the favorite theatre venues in Houston, Sarofim Hall has always been the fans' top choice as a play or musical venue, especially due to its unforgettable interior and exterior architecture that is both practical and beautiful. The musical comedy will be performing for a limited time in Sarofim Hall in January, on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

Robert Lopez, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone, once again created another hilarious production but in an entirely new medium for them, this time being in in the musical genre. The Book of Mormon, centered on Kevin Price and Arnold Cunningham, two missionaries of the Latter-day Saints (LDS) religion, embark on a mission to baptize and convert the local villagers of a village in Uganda. The musical, however serious it may sound, delves away from a somber approach to sharing this story, as it instead uses comedy and even blasphemy to challenge and question the way religion is preached and religious stories are told.

Theatre fans all over the world and for the past decade since its Broadway premiere in 2011 have received The Book of Mormon positively. Despite being rude, foulmouthed, and often satirical, it also comes with a lesson that actually supports faith and religion beneath its language. Throughout its two acts, the musical gradually transforms from a play full of cursing, adult themes, and profanity to a story that challenges and provokes thought – specifically how we, as viewers, treat religion and supernatural stories. The New York Times recognizes this and stated that “The central theme of The Book of Mormon is that many religious stories are silly. Many religious doctrines are rigid and out of touch. But religion itself can do enormous good as long as people take religious teaching metaphorically and not literally; as long as people understand that all religions ultimately preach love.”

Watch the groundbreaking musical that has broken records and won awards all over the world. Tickets are available through by clicking the link provided above.