The Broadway stage will welcome back two of its original stars when Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells step into The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre for a limited engagement. The reunion, billed as Magical Mormon Mystery Week, runs from June 9 through June 14 and marks the musical’s 15th anniversary celebration. In addition to Gad and Rannells, the week includes appearances by Tony winner Nikki M. James and Tony nominee Rory O’Malley, promising a mix of nostalgia and unpredictability for audiences.
Producers have said that the returning stars will perform select scenes and songs alongside the current company, with an extra twist: each night will be different. Tickets for the seven performances are on sale, and resale listings showed prices starting at $226 including fees on StubHub, with other listings ranging from $228 to $270 including fees. Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez revealed portions of the plan during an appearance on Stephen Colbert, and Parker quipped that he would appear in the run as Joseph Smith and Jesus, underscoring the informal, surprise-driven spirit of the week.
What the special week will feature
Expect guest cameos beyond Gad and Rannells. According to reporting, Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez will make appearances during the week, and Playbill noted that the original Broadway Mormon and Ugandan ensembles will show up at certain performances. The producers have hinted at additional “surprise guests from the Mormon family,” which suggests rotating configurations and unexpected moments. For newcomers, The Book of Mormon follows two mismatched missionaries who travel to Uganda in an attempt to convert villagers — a premise delivered with irreverent humor and musical numbers that balance satire with heart.
Ticketing, schedule and show logistics
The week of shows follows this schedule with starting resale prices reported at the time of publication: Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. ($270 including fees); Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. ($228); Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. ($228); Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ($226); Saturday, June 13 matinee at 2 p.m. ($250) and evening at 7 p.m. ($259); Sunday, June 14 matinee at 2 p.m. ($228). Prices can fluctuate quickly, so buyers should expect variation across ticket platforms. Outside of this special week, the show continues its regular Broadway residency with performances Tuesday through Sunday and matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The running time for The Book of Mormon is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. An evening performance typically concludes around 9:30 p.m., a helpful detail for planning travel and post-show activities. The production remains one of Broadway’s long-standing hits and maintains a steady performance calendar at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
Current company and returning originals
Although Gad and Rannells are returning only for the anniversary week, the regular cast continues to drive the show’s nightly energy. Current leads include Kevin Clay as Elder Price, Diego Enrico as Elder Cunningham, and Sydney Quildon as Nabulungi. Other ensemble members listed in the company are Charlie Franklin as Elder McKinley and Jacques C. Smith as Mafala Hatimbi. Gad and Rannells are widely recognized as the original Broadway Elders Cunningham and Price, respectively, and their reunion underscores the musical’s staying power on the Great White Way.
Critical perspective and context
The show’s mix of raunchy jokes and sincere moments has been noted since its debut; as one outlet observed back in March 2011, “underneath the profanity, the show’s actually really sweet,” a reminder that Parker and Stone’s satire aims at a broad target rather than singling out a single community for ridicule. Entertainment Weekely has called The Book of Mormon “the funniest musical of all time,” and its long run places it among Broadway’s most enduring modern hits. For theatergoers weighing other options, several current Broadway comedies and musicals — including Titanique, The Rocky Horror Show, Little Shop of Horrors, Operation Mincemeat and Death Becomes Her — offer similarly lively, laughter-forward nights out.
For those interested in attending Magical Mormon Mystery Week or seeing the ongoing production, official calendars and ticket portals provide the most up-to-date availability and prices. Keep in mind that resale listings and fees can alter the final cost, so compare platforms and consider performance times when planning a visit to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
