As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa, and the laughs still roll easily. The book of mormon at cibc theatre, chicago illinois 03. January 8, 2018 back to all listings the book of mormon jumamosi tour chicago eccdancers jumamosi tour lp. The bank of america theater formerly, the schubert theater is beautiful inside. Five years in, and now in its third touring appearance in chicago, the book of mormons audiences presumably know what theyre in for. The book of mormon goes on sale monday, march 19 at 12. A history and a memoir of 1, 001 nights in chicago christiansen, richard, dennehy, brian on. The book of mormon presented by broadway in chicago bank of america theatre open run closes october 6, 20 for tickets, call 8007752000 or visit broadway in chicago.
Based on everything ive read online, it seems like a 5050 chance of getting a decent view besides sitting on the floor. Gift cards for the book of mormon, 18 w monroe st, chicago, il. Mormonism, illinois have surprising history chicago tribune. The book of mormon is coming to chicagos bank of america theatre. The book of mormon announces 2015 chicago return playbill. Launched on broadway in 2011, essentially no topic is off limits in the book of mormon, the musically charged, critically acclaimed religious satire from south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q cocreator robert lopez. Apr 20, 2015 actors cody jamison strand and candace quarrels talk more about one of the most popular musicals of all time being back in chicago. The book of mormon is recommended for mature audiences. Bank of america theatre article archives chicago reader. The book of mormon plays in chicago, illinois at the bank of america theatre from now through october 6, 20. Bank of america theatre broadway in chicagos weblog. It has had its share of broadway productions, with the majority of shows being sold out. The book of mormon chicago all you need to know before. From trey parker and matt stone, fourtime emmy awardwinning.
The mycityrocks ticket exchange provides a marketplace where individuals buy and sell tickets to sports, concerts and theatre events worldwide. Book of mormon is on stage at the bank of america theatre from december 11 through june 2. Share this page on social media and let your friends know about the book of mormon at the privatebank theatre. The theatre is a beautiful old venue and we were able to stay at the adjoining hotel which was very convenient. The skit is based on a mixed version of the mormon holy book that the delightful christopher john oneill, playing the wonderfully clumsy underachiever elder cunningham, uses to sell his religion to the ugandan natives. Bank of america theatre shubert theatre in chicago, il. There he extended a reputation he had gained for shocking the audience with what some considered to be gratuitous violence, nudity, and couplings. The book of mormon at cibc theatre, chicago illinois 07. Following its recordbreaking 43week engagement in the 14 season, the book of mormon will return to chicago s bank of america theatre in 2015 for a strictly limited engagement. The book of mormon article archives chicago reader. The most expensive time to buy the book of mormon tickets is december.
Dec 19, 2012 the book of mormon creative team members, from left, matt stone book, music, lyrics, trey parker book, music, lyrics, codirector, cast member nic rouleau, and casey nicholaw choreographer, codirector, take a curtain call with cast members following the opening night show at bank of america theatre in chicago on wednesday, december 19, 2012. The book of mormon announces dates of return chicago. As for the show, the first number is excellent, but the show quickly dissolves into racy, raunchy humour which we did not enjoy. Feb 26, 2020 we paid a premium for tickets to see book of mormon at the bank of america theatre in chicago. Tickets may be above face value and this site is not affiliated with the venue. We would like to share with you the most amazing news. The book of mormon star pierce cassedy wgn radio 720 am. The book of mormon second national tour at bank of america. Hes a nerd and uses star wars and other fantasy references to gain his converts. The book of mormon in chicago at bank of america theatre 20. Book of mormonchicago theatre memes, chicago musical. Cibc theatre 18 w monroe st, chicago, illinois 60601 rated 4. The new musical the book of mormon from emmy awardwinning south park creators trey parker and matt stone and avenue q tony award winner robert lopez plays broadways eugene oneill theatre. The book of mormon in chicago details frequently asked questions about the book of mormon in chicago tickets what is the book of mormon about.
The book of mormon tickets chicago il bank of america theatre. The south parkstyle mormons are ringing chicago s doorbell with considerably less fanfare this second time around no tv cameras or hangerson were to be found at the bank of america theatre. Goodman theatre theatre, chicago, illinois, united states. Join the fans and be first in line since for the first 7 hours of the public on sale, tickets will only be available at the bank of america theatre box office.
Audition for the book of mormon at national tour in chicago. The contents of the library of congress farm security administrationoffice of war information blackandwhite negatives are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse. The book of mormon 18 w monroe st chicago il 60603. Reviews on bank of america theatre in near north side, chicago, il, united states cibc theatre, the book of mormon, james m. Please select the nature of your query from the options above to help us give you the help you need. Review the ticket options featured below for premium seating and sold out tickets. Dec 02, 2018 now with standing room only productions in london, on broadway, and across north america, the book of mormon has truly become an international sensation. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. Anything goes in the artistic musical masterpiece from the minds behind south park and avenue q. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. The book of mormon garnered overwhelmingly positive critical responses, and set records in ticket sales for the eugene oneill theatre.
Complete information about the book of mormon in chicago at bank of america theatre. Chicago is committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers. Before plunking down a pretty good chunk of change to see the book of mormon at the bank of america theatre, has anybody got information about the seating. Newsies will be part of the broadway in chicago 2014 fall season. Nederlander theatre, and the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university and just off the magnificent mile, the broadway playhouse at water tower place. I read an old forum post that the balcony seating has a limited. The book of mormon the musical is such an awesome show. If you have an urgent question about an order placed on. Plays, musicals, stage shows, and live theatre performances at cibc theatre, chicago, il. The tony awardwinning hit the book of mormon, which played an extended, 43week chicago engagement last season, will return to the bank of america theatre in early 2015 as part of the broadway in. We paid a premium for tickets to see book of mormon at the bank of america theatre in chicago. Mar 23, 2014 i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. Book of mormon was last in chicago from february 24 to may 17, 2015 playing the bank of america theatre.
Book of mormon at bank of america theater picture of. Maybe one way to explain what happened with the book of mormon in 21st century america is to think about what happened with lds founder joseph smith in and around nauvoo, ill. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Directed by trey parker and casey nicholaw, the play has earned nine tony awards, including one for best musical. As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa. The last ship bank of america theater chicago, illinois. Search at, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. The book of mormon chicago 2020 all you need to know. New york the chicago cast of the satirical musical the book of. Jun 29, 2016 back by popular demand, the book of mormon returns for a sevenweek limited engagement, june 29 august 14, 2016, at the privatebank theatre 18 west monroe. The last ship bank of america theater, chicago, illinois.
The upcoming 12week run of matt stone and trey parkers tony awardwinning musical. Broadway in chicago is the source for terrific seats to the most exciting shows in chicago s bustling downtown theater. Broadway theater will ignite your night on the town and put you in the middle of the excitement of chicago tourism. Third times a charm for hysterically irreverent the book of. Nevertheless, during his tenure at the goodman, he directed a number of highly successful productions, including horton. However, i dont have enough money to buy mezzanine seats so im trying to figure out what the best seats are in the balcony. The bank of america theatre has hosted the prebroadway world premieres of billy joel and twyla tharps movin out and monty pythons spamalot, and kinky boots. I moved to chicago recently, so im not familiar yet with the standard practices of live theatres here.
Nederlander theatre, chicago theatre, cadillac palace theatre, music box theatre, amc dinein block 37, logan theatre. Click here to get the best seats before they are gone. The book of mormon nederlander theatre the book of mormon is the winner of 9 tony awards including best musical. The show was awarded nine tony awards, one of which was for best musical, and a grammy award for best musical theater album. Announces large inventory of tickets for bank of america theatre performances in chicago, illinois share article has a large online inventory that includes book of mormon tickets for the chicago sitdown production of the very popular and amusing musical. I brought my entire family to see the production and it was absolutely wonderful. Bank of america theatre formerly lasalle bank theatre chicago, il. The book of mormon second national tour at bank of america theatre and others 20122020. I see that book of mormon is scheduled to end at the boa theatre on oct. The book of mormon 18 w monroe st chicago, il performing. Now with standing room only productions in london, on broadway, and across north america, the book of mormon has truly become an international sensation. The book of mormon is a musical comedy, following the story of two young missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as they attempt to spread the teachings of mormonism founder joseph smith to a village in uganda. The book of mormon holds the record for the largest weekly gross in history of the privatebank theatre and played to over 100% capacity during its 2012 and 2015 engagements. On wednesday, broadway in chicago said the touring production of the hugely popular musical, still a soldout hit on broadway, will reopen at the bank of america theatre, 18 w.
The book of mormon chicago il tickets are up for grabs. Balcony seats for book of mormon bank of america theatre. The chicago production of the book of mormon, which opened to acclaim in december 2012, plays its final performance oct. Two hours and 30 minutes with one intermission click here for information about the book of mormon day of show drawing. Cibc theatre, chicago, il abouttheartists theatre profile. Since then, the theatre has been used for stage shows and often plays host to broadway shows when they come to chicago. Say hello to the book of mormon ticket lottery time out chicago. Bank of america theatre seating advice for book of mormon. January 8, 2018 back to all listings the book of mormon jumamosi tour chicago ecc. The nine time tony award winner is still as outrageous as ever the book of mormon at the the privatebank theatre, chicago, il.
The chicago production of the book of mormon finally opens tonight at the node. The book of mormon at bank of america theater youtube. Imagine a cross between neil patrick harris and seth meyers combined with the spawn of barry manilow and you have a sense of david larsen, the shrewdly guileless new elder price atop the book of mormon, the phenomenally successful satirical musical which arrived in chicago wednesday night for a second engagement. Bank of america theatre seating advice for book of mormon i wanna see book of mormon and ive never been to this theatre or a musical before. Dont forget to check out metromixs theater channel for. The famous and entertaining play will leave you laughing hard as it takes the stage at the american bank theatre in chicago. Recent shows include the chicago favorites, jersey boys and the book of mormon. From the creators of south park, the hilarious musical the book of mormon is headed to chicago, illinois. Broadway in chicago presents a full range of entertainment, including musicals and plays, on the stages of five of the finest theatres in chicagos loop including the cadillac palace theatre, cibc theatre, james m. Weekend the book of mormon tickets are often more expensive because thats when the majority of people have time off of work try attending a tuesday show. According to seatgeek data, the cheapest time to purchase the book of mormon tickets is may. Book of mormon announces chicago cast, including james vincent. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. On stage at the bank of america theatre, this production has been extended three times, running through sept.
Since 2000, the theater has been operated by the nederlander subsidiary, broadway in chicago, and has hosted touring productions, prebroadway productions and world premieres. Piranha man, singing cats and the iphone x the john williams newsclick. View all hotels near the book of mormon on tripadvisor. Not for the easily offended, but absolutely worth every single penny. One of the most popular musicals in history began an extended chicago run on tuesday. However, i dont have enough money to buy mezzanine seats so im trying to. This time through chicago, the book of mormon visits the private bank theatre until august 14 with a dynamite cast carried by elder kevin price ryan bondy and elder arnold cunningham cody jamison strand, two mormon missionaries attempting to convert nabulungi candace quarrels and the people of uganda to their religion. In may 2008, the theater was renamed the bank of america theatre when that company acquired lasalle bank in 2007. The privatebank theatre chicago, il september 27, 2016 january 5, 2020. Movie theatre, chicago, illinois library of congress. The book of mormon tickets go on sale march 19 the chicagoist. Sep 22, 20 the book of mormon tickets chicago il bank of america theatre lasalle. The book of mormon the privatebank theatre, chicago, il. The book of mormon tickets chicago il bank of america theatre lasalle.
The theatre was opened on new years day in 1906 as the majestic theatre. Broadway in chicago is thrilled to announce that newsies, the tony awardwinning critics pick broadway musical smash, will play the bank of america theatre 18 w monroe dec. Bank of america theatre at 22 w monroe st, chicago, il 60603. The book of mormon tickets chicago il bank of america. Best bank of america theatre near near north side, chicago.