The Book Of Mormon

Hello! Stream The Cast Recording Of The Book Of Mormon

Of all the exciting new album streams around these parts lately, I'm not sure I can pretend any had me as excited as what is currently gracing the interwebs courtesy of NPR in the form of the cast recording for The Book Of Mormon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q's Robert Lopez. From all accounts the real thing is as great as you would expect if you have a working sense of humor, but this is the first time anyone that hasn't visited New York in 2011 has had a chance to hear some of the tunes. As a surprise to absolutely nobody they're amazing. Since a run through the album gives a good semblance of plot I don't want to talk too much about it, but I'd strongly recommend a listen or ten for fans.

As of now "Just like Jesus I'm growing a pair" may be might favorite line, but it certainly was not an easy decision. The album will see a digital release on May 17th and a physical release on June 7th. That's what she said.

Trey Parker And Matt Stone Bringing The Book Of Mormon To Broadway

There were rumblings about South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker trying to put together a Broadway type musical about Mormons a couple years ago, which seemed easy to dismiss based on the various components and the whole Broadway factor.  That is only if you forgot the first rule of fight club which is of course "Don't ever doubt the makers of Cartman."

THE BOOK OF MORMON, a new original musical comedy from “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q composer and co-creator Robert Lopez, will premiere on Broadway in March, 2011.   The world premiere will be directed by Jason Moore and Trey Parker.

“Growing up in Colorado, a lot of our friends were Mormons and we always thought their book would make a great musical,” Parker and Stone said. “We loved Avenue Q and are having a blast working with Bobby Lopez.  Having a show on Broadway is a dream come true for us and we can’t wait to share THE BOOK OF MORMON with everyone.”   [via bbbblogger]

That might be one of my favorite quotes the guys have ever said, "we always thought their book would make a great musical."  It's as nonchalant as if they were talking about some Roald Dahl book.  So awesome.  Most of you are probably aware that Parker is a jedi musician aside from his dayjob as a funnyman, so the singing dancing bits will be nothing if not inspired.  Is there anyone out there that honestly doesn't think this will be the greatest musical in the history of Mormon based musicals?  I'm feeling pretty confident. 

Just in case you forgot here is the South Park take on Joseph Smith and his dum dum dum dum dum story.  Anyone want to make a trip to New York next march?   [via twentyfourbit]