South Park Book Of Mormon Episode

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.

South park book of mormon episode. The story of joseph smith s founding of mormonism and the origin of the book of mormon is told through a number of comedic 19th century flashbacks with a musical narration. 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. Directed by trey parker. The angel moroni visits joseph smith in south park s all about mormons.

Or that their musical the book of mormon would go on to win nine tonys. When the irreverent animated comedy south park first became a hit back in the late 90s few could ve guessed that the show s co creators matt stone and trey parker would eventually become the toast of old broadway. The show pokes fun at judeo christian religions and traditional musical theater reflecting the creators lifelong fascination with mormonism atheism and musicals themes also explored on south park. Parker and stone co created the music with lopez who also co wrote and co composed avenue q.