Matt stone and trey parker on the book of mormon the. The book of mormon may be made into a movie the guardian. Nov 19, 2003 season 7, episode 12 all about mormons first aired. Having worked with several different studios over the years, we came to realize that our favorite people in the world are ourselves, the duo told the new york times. The creators of us animated comedy south park are writing a musical stage comedy scheduled to premiere on broadway in march 2011. Apr 15, 2010 the creators of us animated comedy south park are writing a musical stage comedy scheduled to premiere on broadway in march 2011. But it isnt entirely accurate the makers strayed for humors sake. All about mormons season 7, episode 12 full episode player south park. The south park creators have announced that theyre starting a new company called important studios because, they joked, they are sick of working for other people. You may think that thats a cop out and yes, im a member of the church, but if this is a serious question, go to the source rather than looking for opinions. The animation ive mad is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. Parker and stone grew up in colorado, and were familiar with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its members. A new musical from the creators of south park and the cocreator of avenue q.
Dawn of the posers season 17, episode 4 many of the best south park episodes of all time delve into the intricacies of youth culture. Trey parker and matt stone, the perpetrators of the hit cartoon series south park, have taken potshots at everything from scientology to barbra streisand, packed more fart jokes and fourletter words into small spaces than any other filmmakers over the age of 10 and risked death threats for an episode last year in which they poked fun at the prophet muhammad. Mar 31, 2009 since the first episode aired on comedy central in 1997, south park has proven to be one of the most socially relevant and downright hilarious television shows of all time. Their testimony is found in the beginning of the copy of the book of mormon that the missionaries gave me. South park and avenue q guys bringing book of mormon to.
Trey parker and matt stone both grew up in colorado. All rights belong to the respective companies and i hope so much that they dont kill me for what ive made. The book of mormon finally arrived in denver, freighted with a massive weight of hype, slick marketing, praise and excitement for this musical created by trey parker and matt stone, both colorado. The south park guys have an odd fascination with mormonism. Mar 22, 2011 trey parker and matt stone, the perpetrators of the hit cartoon series south park, have taken potshots at everything from scientology to barbra streisand, packed more fart jokes and fourletter words into small spaces than any other filmmakers over the age of 10 and risked death threats for an episode last year in which they poked fun at the prophet muhammad. The musical was created by colorado natives matt stone and trey parker who also created the animated sitcom south park. The animation ive made is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. Feb 15, 2011 the day i spoke with stone, i coincidentally ran into a group of mormon missionaries in the lobby of a mall. Jun, 2018 the musical was created by colorado natives matt stone and trey parker who also created the animated sitcom south park. Sep 07, 2017 from south park, the story of how this evil, lying false prophet started the worlds stupidest most moronic religion ever. It shows joseph smith putting two seer stones into a hat, then burying his. All about mormons, also known as all about the mormons. The book of mormon original poster the book of mormon is a satirical musical with a book, lyrics, and music by trey parker, matt stone the creators of south park and robert lopez. The book of mormon was conceived by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. In 2012, the road tour of trey parker and matt stones musical satire on mormonism was scheduled to start in. It was made out of a genuine love for both the tv show and the stage musical. From south park, the story of how this evil, lying false prophet started the worlds stupidest most moronic religion ever. Book of mormon launch enhances denver centers national. South park mormonism by common consent, a mormon blog. South park, book of mormon creators launch important studios. Dec 23, 2011 the south park guys have an odd fascination with mormonism. Translating the book of mormon south park depiction of the translation of the book of mormon is more accurate than the most mormons realize. Colorado, where they met numerous mormons from neighboring utah. We grew up in colorado, so there was a lot of mormons around. Is the episode all about mormons accurate southpark. There were some elements of truth, but the story was grossly simplified and omitted important parts of the history. Matt stone unleashed a group of vulgar colorado kids on the world.
Jun 14, 2018 check out this video of an actual mormon me lol and my first reaction to south park s 2014 episode all about mormons. Trey parker and matt stone are taking a big step forward in their career. Yes, the first 116 pages of the book of mormon were lost. South parks pranksters take aim at the latterday saints in broadways most obscene andyesirreverent musical yet. Colorado college students suspended for south park reference. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Apr 15, 2020 south park, comedy centrals hit series centered around four foulmouthed young boys in a small colorado town, has returned for its 22nd season. And yes, joseph smith did decline to retranslate them. Star of book of mormon prepares for opening night in. Is there any truth to the south park episode all about morm. With 16 seasons of south park in the bank, it was inevitable that thered be. The musical written by colorado s own trey parker and matt stone of south park fame, along with songwriter robert lopez is about a pair. When in new york, stone and parker sit in the back of the eugene oneill to watch the musical. Feb 28, 2009 ive seen the all about mormons south park episode.
This is a great season of south park,the last of the classics in the south park series. The untold truth of south park news features movies tv gaming comics interviews by brian boone sept. May 17, 2016 in episode 12 of season 7 of the irreverent comedy central cartoon south park viewers were treated to a story all about mormons see the full episode on. Because the fictional show is set in colorado, south park has been an entertaining, and sometimes painfully accurate. In the book of mormon, a pair of mismatched mormon boys are sent on a mission to a place thats about as far from salt lake city as you can get. South park creators hit broadway with mormon musical reuters.
A book of mormon movie remains a goal for creators trey parker and matt stone, the duo have revealed. What inaccuracies and omissions do mormons see in the south. They hadnt heard about the musical, but theyd seen the mormon episode of south park. We both grew up in colorado around mormon people, stone said. The episode included modern adventures of the south park gang dealing with a new lds family in town but also depicted scenes from early church history and in particular joseph smith and the events of early church history. The goth kids series of episodes does just that, skewering the emo and goth cultures that were especially popular among kids and teens during the 90s and earlytomid 2000s. When my husband and i were first married we watched south park all the time.
The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. In hilldale ut, and colorado city az, the fundamentalist mormon church controls. All about mormonstrivia south park archives fandom. I am a very strong member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, married in the temple, and just saw my son make the choice to be baptized this year. A few of the claims regarding mormonism in this episode were at least semiaccurate. South park depiction of the translation of the book of mormon is more accurate than the most mormons realize. How did mormons react to the south park episode about. Trey parker and matt stone have written the script, music and lyrics for the book of mormon with robert lopez, cocreator of musical avenue q. The musical will be at the ellie caulkins opera house from june to july 1. The themes of the play are shrouded in outrageous, absurdist comedy, but in the end, most viewers will come away with deeper lessons thanks to the metaphors throughout. Bbc news south park duo write broadway musical about mormons. The answer is mormon, according to the hell director souls. They simultaneously lampoon it for being ridiculous, while praising it for producing some really good, honest people. The 27 best south park episodes of all time best life.
The episode revolves around the religion and culture of mormons, as a mormon family moves to the town of south park, and influences the beliefs of the family of character stan marsh. Denvers run of the book of mormon sells out in five. 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. They became friends at the university of colorado boulder and collaborated on a musical film, cannibal. A longgestating musical from the south park creators trey parker and matt stone, and robert lopez, a cocreator of avenue q, is bound for the great white way in march 2011, its producers announced on wednesday. Christopher foote, na from colorado state unviersity. Matt stone are also known for broadway hit the book of mormon, but. If youre curious and have some time, here is an episode of south park regarding mormonism.
This season goes up to the 100th episode and a few beyond. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. The answer is mormon, according to the hell director. How did mormons react to the south park episode about mormons.
The video above takes the opening song from trey parker, matt. I have seen part of one episode of big love and ive never even heard of the other tv show. Trey parker and matt stone both grew up in colorado, own a multi. The musical 1993, their first experience with movie musicals. Jun 17, 2014 the animation ive made is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. Star of book of mormon prepares for opening night in denver. No series skewers pop culture and politics with more effective wit and wisdom than south parkfrom dysfunctional family life to bad manners to the entire country of canada, for the residents of this tiny town, no subject.
Trey parker and matt stone prepping book of mormon film ifc. The studio will have the power and money to approve television, movie and theater projects. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Stones tradition of satirizing every organized religion from catholicism to scientology, the musical, called the book of mormon, will juxtapose a tale of two young mormon missionaries with the story of joseph smith, who founded mormonism in the 19th century a topic that the south park guys have. A smash hit virtually right from the start, the outrageously funny, awardwinning masterpiece has been a mustsee. I clarify the joseph smith story and a few other things south park got. Jun 17, 2014 a mashup of the book of mormon and south park seemed inevitable, but we might not have expected such a well constructed fan video. Trey parker and matt stone prepping book of mormon film. Many people who are not familiar with the mormon church were baffled at the story as depicted by south park, wondering how accurate it tells the mormon story. One of the most anticipated musicals this broadway season, the book of mormon, satirizes the history of the church of jesus christ.
The story of joseph smith s founding of mormonism and the origin of the book of mormon is told through a number of comedic 19thcentury flashbacks, with a. Since the first episode aired on comedy central in 1997, south park has proven to be one of the most socially relevant and downright hilarious television shows of all time. Mar 22, 2011 south park creators hit broadway with mormon musical. No series skewers pop culture and politics with more effective wit and wisdom than south park from dysfunctional family life to bad manners to the entire country of.
The book of mormon denver tickets the book of mormon. It shows joseph smith putting two seer stones into a hat, then burying his face in the hat and dictating words to martin harris. Check out this video of an actual mormon me lol and my first reaction to south parks 2014 episode all about mormons. Denvers run of the book of mormon sells out in five hours. Jul, 2017 south park musical book of mormon is magical.
A recent episode of south park called all about the mormons focused on the story of joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon. The broadway show the book of mormon is already a hit in denver though many theatergoers will miss it because the 51,000 tickets for the run sold out in less than five hours. November 19, 2003 mormon neighbors move into town, causing the citizens of south park to become mormons themselves. Mormon melodrama and the syndication of satire, from brigham. The official church response was something along the lines of the book of mormon the musical might entertain you for a night, but the book of mormon,the book as scripturewill change your. South park, a breath of fresh, foulmouthed air, was, at the time, equal.
The best way to pick out whats from the church history and what isnt is to go to mormon. The episode was written and directed by south park cocreator trey parker. While some of the events depicted, such as joseph smith placing seer stones in a hat and. However, the way that the south park episode tells the story is based on a. A mashup of the book of mormon and south park seemed inevitable, but we might not have expected such a well constructed fan video. If somebody found the book of mormon part ii, would you believe that it came from god. Jan 29, 2018 back by popular demand, the book of mormon will play at the denver center for the performing arts this summer. All i know about mormonism i learned from south park. Parker and stone cocreated the music with lopez, who also cowrote and cocomposed avenue q the show pokes fun at judeochristian religions and traditional musical theater, reflecting the creators lifelong.
Later, in the super best friends episode, joseph smith was one of the super best friends. The book of mormon follows two latterday saints missionaries as they attempt to preach the faith of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to the inhabitants of a remote ugandan village. What is the true story behind the south park episode about mormonism. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest from the locals, who are distracted by more pressing issues such as hivaids, famine. Stones tradition of satirizing every organized religion from catholicism to scientology, the. Back by popular demand, the book of mormon will play at the denver center for the performing arts this summer. For example, the story implies that only joseph smith saw the metal plates on which the book of mormon was engraven, but in reality over a dozen people saw them. South park and avenue q guys bringing book of mormon. In episode 12 of season 7 of the irreverent comedy central cartoon south park viewers were treated to a story all about mormons see the full episode on. South park part 4 translating the book of mormon life. Ive seen the all about mormons south park episode, and i am mormon. The episode included modern adventures of the south park gang dealing with a new lds family in town but also depicted scenes from. Sep 06, 2008 with regard to the long textual content textile above from the guy who believes that the bible is a fraud.
The musical will be at the ellie caulkins opera house from june. However, the way that the south park episode tells the story is based on a book written by fawn brodie, an ex mormon ucla professor. Casey nicholaw admits he was skeptical when he was asked to meet with south park creators trey parker and matt stone about their new musical about mormon missionaries in africa. The cast of the spongebob musical reunite on stars in the house. South park, book of mormon creators launch important. Actually south park is far kinder to churches than the blackfaced book of mormon. The book of mormon has been so much broader than we thought it would be, said parker. The character of the new mormon student gary is voiced by south park writer kyle mcculloch, who himself grew up mormon growing up in colorado, parker and stone knew a lot of mormon people, and parkers high school exgirlfriend was a mormon, whose family he has visited while they held family home evening. South park, comedy centrals hit series centered around four foulmouthed young boys in a small colorado town, has returned for its 22nd season. Jun 16, 2018 the musical written by colorado s own trey parker and matt stone of south park fame, along with songwriter robert lopez is about a pair of wideeyed mormon teenagers heading out. When the irreverent animated comedy south park first became a hit back in the late 90s, few couldve guessed that the shows cocreators, matt stone and trey parker, would eventually become the toast of old broadway. Is there any truth to the south park episode all about.
What inaccuracies and omissions do mormons see in the south park episode on mormonism. South park creators hit broadway with mormon musical. The thing about joseph praying in the woods and seeing heavenly father and jesus christ is mostly deadon, except that, according to most accounts, smith was. Ok, thats some pretty lazy, and intentionally misleading storytelling right there. The character of the new mormon student gary is voiced by south park writer kyle mcculloch, who himself grew up mormon. The book of mormon comes to denver and you can still get. One of the most anticipated musicals this broadway season, the book of mormon, satirizes the. Season 7, episode 12 all about mormons first aired. The book of mormon denver tickets the book of mormon tickets the book of mormon is a modern musical that is well on its way to becoming a classic.