Book Of Mormon- length of run?

[Bob30]

i absolutely LOVE Book of Mormon,but i cannot see it finding a wide audience over here :/

I feel the cult fans and avid theatre goers will keep it open for about 18 months before it starts to tail off? Any one agree?

I am not wishing this production to close at all but Mormonism is so american and without stunt casting i cannot see this brilliant show finding a warm welcome over

What do you think?

[Mark_E]

I genuinely think it will last quite a while, and that a massive bulk of audience members will be American tourists who can't get tickets in the states.

[Princeton Returns]

^ agreed, and ive also had a few friend who are casual theatregoers and have received the email about it coming raise some interest. And they are people I thought would never be interested in it. I think it may surprise people and be a hit, not in the same way it is in NYC, but maybe in the same way Wicked is here

We have Jehovah's Witnesses here, so the whole concept of door to door selling of religion is relatable and a majority of people have heard of mormons (even if just because of the Osmonds) and maybe know a little about it.

[rjm516]

Definitely don't underestimate the American tourists who can't get tickets in the states, or the expats who expats who haven't been able to get to the states to see it. But mostly, I think the incredible humor will win over this audience despite any lack of connection to the subject matter. Avenue Q did ok here, didn't it? I think raunchy humor will work anywhere.

[bob8rich]

Well I listened to all the songs on the album and I didn't find the humour even remotely funny lol. To me it came across as rather puerile and cheap. But it seems to appeal to a lot of people so I won't even begin to predict how well or otherwise it will do over here.

[Phantom of London]

Obviously If I said it is going to do as well or better than New York, I should be certified completely bonkers. Which I am not mad as it won't do as well as New York, but still will fins a audience.

I think the point made with American tourists going to see it is a brilliant point. Apart from the shock appeal of a couple of aspects of the show, despite that, the show has humour and is genuine funny and mirrors both genuine and traditional musical theatre to the core.

I see Mormon doing 4-7 year run in the West End.

[ClapYo'Hands]

I too don't find anything funny about this show, but couldn't possibly judge it properly until I've seen it.

[Jonwo]

I'm thinking 2-3 year run which would be very good. Just looking at past Broadway transfers like The Producers which had good run in London but were not the smash hits that they were on Broadway.

[MamasDoin'Fine]

Spot on Bob, purl and cheap is exactly what it is.

As for door to door religion is present in the UK it is far from popular.