'The Book of Mormon' returning to Shea's Buffalo Theatre

Shea’s Performing Arts Center Press Release & Graphic

Back by popular demand, “The Book of Mormon,” which last entertained Buffalo audiences in 2019, returns to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre from June 19-21. The limited, five-performance engagement is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials, presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino. 

Tickets to “The Book of Mormon” are now available in the Shea’s Box Office at 650 Main St., downtown Buffalo, or online at https://www.sheas.org/performances/the-book-of-mormon.

“The Book of Mormon” features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. The Broadway production is directed by Parker and two-time Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw. It is choreographed by Nicholaw. The tour is directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner based on the original Broadway direction and choreography. Set design is by three-time Tony Award-winner Scott Pask. Costume design is by Tony Award-winner Ann Roth. Lighting design is by five-time Tony Award-winner Brian MacDevitt. Sound design is by two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Ronan. Hair design is by Josh Marquette. Orchestrations are by Tony Award-winner Larry Hochman and two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Oremus. Music supervision and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus. Casting is by Carrie Gardner.

Since opening March 24, 2011, “The Book of Mormon” has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O’Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times. In addition to nine Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, “The Book of Mormon” won five Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the Drama League Award for Best Musical, and four Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Musical.

The West End production opened in February 2013, winning four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, and breaking the record for the highest single day of sales in West End history. The first-ever U.K. and European tour launched in Manchester in June 2019, winning Best Theatre Show at the Manchester Evening News City Life Awards before touring throughout the U.K. and Europe.

“The Book of Mormon” been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards. The musical has smashed longstanding box office records in New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and in cities across the U.S. and the world.

“The Original Broadway Cast Recording for The Book of Mormon,” winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

For more information, visit thebookofmormontour.com.

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