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. Parker found that younger audiences found the episode unfunny, but many of his mormon friends found it hilarious. South park creators make book of mormon one of the funniest musicals ever. Trey parker and matt stone, who write south park, know a bit about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members are often called by others mormons. Top 10 reasons why this mormon is excited about the south park. South park depiction of the translation of the book of mormon is more accurate than the most mormons realize. 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. For south parks trey parker and matt stone, a broadway musical about mormons may just be their highest artistic achievement yet. South park part 4 translating the book of mormon life. 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. This is an early demo song from book of mormon, what would eventually become the all american prophet. How cult cartoon potty mouths matt stone and trey parker reinvented musical theatre.
Stan, kyle, cartman, and kenny along with the rest of the town offer hilariously twisted insights and questionable counsel on topics such as teamwork, spirituality, and the opposite sex. However, the way that the south park episode tells the story is based on a book written by fawn brodie, an exmormon ucla professor. Park depiction of the translation of the book of mormon is more accurate than the. The bible, part 3 book of mormonsouth park fan animation. 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. Jun 27, 2017 i believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. In an episode from season 4, we learn that, of all the worlds religions, mormonism is the correct one and only mormons.
How did mormons react to the south park episode about. 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. I would call, for the sake of drawing a dichotomy, christian prayer. Given that the book of mormon is sold out on broadway through the next century, a televised version told through the cutout style animation of south park isnt a halfbad idea. Oct 27, 2011 what do you get when tonyaward winner robert lopez stops by to write a south park episode with his fellow book of mormon cocreators, matt stone a trey parker. Feb 15, 2011 on south park, mormons are portrayed as kind and earnest, if a bit naive. 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. Broadway blockbuster the book of mormon returns to st. I do not doubt that great civilizations existed in south america, but the historical evidence of these cultures so far does not match up with the book of mormon the way the maya history does. It has about as much impact as an episode of south park. Jan 04, 20 south park is the show, after all, that once featured paris hilton opening a chain of stores called stupid spoiled whore, and the book of mormon includes a scene in hell in which satan gives. A closer examination of the mormon south park episode shows that truth is. Its london production won the olivier award for best musical.
Translating the book of mormon south park depiction of the translation of the book of mormon is more accurate than the most mormons realize. The residents of their famously excitable colorado town have always burst into elaborately choreographed song at the drop of a hat especially in bigger, longer, and uncut, the south park feature film, which is a musical. Mar 10, 2018 the book of mormon 4 stars sydney lyric theatre, march 9. The residents of their famously excitable colorado town have always burst into elaborately choreographed song at the drop of a hat especially in bigger, longer, and uncut, the south park feature film, which is. South park and avenue q guys bringing book of mormon. Im afraid the mormons were the correct answer duration. So i decided to animate it to see how itd turn out.
Our friend thought that most mormons dont know about this. Their testimony is found in the beginning of the copy of the book of mormon that the missionaries gave me. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god, and not by any power of man. It was made out of a genuine love for both the tv show and the stage musical. A new musical from the creators of south park and the cocreator of avenue q. South park creators trey parker and matt stone on the book of mormon the mix duration. In 2011, a longrunning religious satire musical titled the book of mormon, written by south park creators trey parker and matt stone in collaboration with robert lopez, premiered on broadway, winning 9 tony awards, including best musical. The book of mormon does talk about two main groups of people during nephite times after ca. Have you ever wondered what would happen if the book of mormon found its way to south park.
The creators of us animated comedy south park are writing a musical stage comedy scheduled to premiere on broadway in march 2011. 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. Is the episode all about mormons accurate about the mormon believes and how the book of mormon was written. Overall, south park is made by people who grew up with a just. Actually south park is far kinder to churches than the blackfaced book of mormon musical. 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. However, it is not version of the story accepted by the church or most of its members. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing. Mar 25, 2011 the book of mormon is the firstever broadway musical comedy from south park creators trey parker and matt stone, and it should keep audiences in shock and awe for years. Theyre bringing down the irreverence anvil once again with a mighty blow to the h.
However, after studying the book of mormon and mormon history as part of my theological studies, i have found that much of what south park showed in a comical manner is actually true to what mormons believe. For the post 116page translation of the book of mormon this is a pretty accurate although irreverently lampooned depiction of events. Cut to a couple years later, and im reading the gospel topic essays on. Dont expect proof for any religion or matter of faith, but yes, there are many issues that support the concept that the book of mormon is of ancient origin and not a silly fraud by joseph smith. They dont mention that later on martin harris did get to see the book of mormon, and the angel moroni. Nov 07, 2005 for the post 116page translation of the book of mormon this is a pretty accurate although irreverently lampooned depiction of events. Neither trey parker nor matt stone, the cocreators of south park, are or ever were members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The animation ive made is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. But i have a great life and a great family and i have the book of mormon to thank for that. Apr 01, 2011 the book of mormon pokes fun at the confidence anyone might harbor in a literal interpretation of a genesis story in this instance the tale of mormonisms founding in 19thcentury america. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds and book of mormon stories.
The studio will have the power and money to approve television, movie and theater projects. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. South park creators trey parker and matt stone on the book of. Lopez had cowritten the music for the musical avenue q the book of mormon follows two latterday. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. There are no contemprary accounts of the appearance of moroni to joseph smith. Could the book of mormon events have taken place in. A new musical from the creators of south park and the co. 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. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. In fact all of the earliest accounts, which started in 1829 after publication of the book of mormon, describe moroni as a spirit coming in a dream, not an angelic physical visitation. Theres some brilliant writing in the book of mormon, which opens tonight on broadway from the creators of south park.
Those wacky, irreverent south park guys trey parker and matt stone. Ok, thats some pretty lazy, and intentionally misleading storytelling right there. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The book of mormon, the new musical that theyve written in collaboration with robert lopez, the cocreator of the equally irreverent muppetsstyle musical avenue q, sends up the church of jesus. 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. All rights belong to the respective companies and i hope so much that they dont kill me for what ive made. South park, peepstones, and mormon general knowledge by. Feb 09, 2017 the mixs james valentine talks to south park creators trey parker and matt stone about their musical the book of mormon, which is on show in melbourne. I would be very careful taking anything from south park at completely face value. The animation ive mad is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. South park superfan animates opening song from the book of mormon. South park mormonism by common consent, a mormon blog. Their testimony is found in the beginning of the copy of the book of mormon that the. 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 14 at the time that that happened, not an adult.
How did mormons react to the south park episode about mormons. Had the creators trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone not called this the book of mormon, they could have called it teeth. It shows joseph smith putting two seer stones into a hat, then burying his face in the hat and dictating words to martin harris. Creators of south park and the book of mormon and raine. Tour our gallery of south parks 40 greatest episodes, ranked worst to best, including mr. Like virtually everything else in south park, faith is a joke, and frankly, were used to being denegrated in popular media. South park is the show, after all, that once featured paris hilton opening a chain of stores called stupid spoiled whore, and the book of. The episode is basically about martin harrises foolishness in believing the book of mormon to be authentic when he hadnt seen it. The book of mormon, the broadway musical by the creators of south park, isnt antimormon, its antistupidity.
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. Mar 31, 2009 a regular ratings monster and emmywinner, south park is also an unlikely source of advice on all facets of life. See more ideas about book of mormon musical, book of mormon and musicals. South park creators trey parker and matt stone on the book. Who else wants there to be a historically accurate documentary about joseph smith on netflix. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. 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. Sep 19, 2014 the animation ive made is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. Bbc news south park duo write broadway musical about mormons.
Is the episode all about mormons accurate southpark. Yes, the first 116 pages of the book of mormon were lost. Top 10 reasons why this mormon is excited about the south. 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 musical narration. South park superfan animates opening song from the book. The book of mormon lands will be dotted by pyramids. This rumor was most likely started after viewers noticed the many references the controversial and highly popular cartoon made to mormonism. Dialogue vol 15 no 2 has a drawing of joseph looking into a hat. How did many latterday saints come to the erroneous belief the book of mormon provides broad information about north and south america. South park, book of mormon creators launch important studios. Though some of the facts are distorted by the humor of the show, the basic underlying story that was. 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.
Mar 24, 2011 theres some brilliant writing in the book of mormon, which opens tonight on broadway from the creators of south park. In my view its time for us lds church members to actually learn our historyin an accurate. For me, anything south park told me was old hat pun intended. South parks trey parker and matt stone talk book of mormon. The episode included modern adventures of the south park gang dealing with a new lds family in town but also depicted scenes from. That sounds very much like the book of mormon to me. And yetafter stan rejects a new mormon kid in town because he finds his religion ridiculousit ends by giving the kid what is, by south park standards, a powerful and even moving last word on tolerance. Those wacky, irreverent south park guys trey parker and matt stone are up to their old shenanigans. Jun 29, 2016 the creators of south park are or were lds false.
The book of mormon is the firstever broadway musical comedy from south park creators trey parker and matt stone, and it should keep audiences in shock and awe for years. 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. Even before penning the tonywinning the book of mormon, south park creators trey parker and matt stone never bothered to hide the influence of musical theater on their work. South park creators trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon as it revs up for its west coast premiere. Book of mormon brings the filthy, libertarian and still somehow heartwarming sense of humour of parkers and stones tv series. The book of mormon fan made south park style hello youtube. Meet trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, the creators of the new broadway musical the book of mormon. 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. Mar 11, 2009 and yetafter stan rejects a new mormon kid in town because he finds his religion ridiculousit ends by giving the kid what is, by south park standards, a powerful and even moving last word on tolerance.
South parks trey parker and matt stone talk book of. I just thought it sounded like it should be a south park song, so. Trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, writers of the. Its by the guys from south park and the guy from frozen. And yes, joseph smith did decline to retranslate them. See more ideas about book of mormon, book of mormon musical and book of mormon broadway. When my husband and i were first married we watched south park all the time. The mixs james valentine talks to south park creators trey parker and matt stone about their musical the book of mormon, which is on show in melbourne. Book of mormon from south park creators has more bark. Jun 10, 2011 the book of mormon the first of what will hopefully be a long line of stage musicals created by scabrous american satirists trey parker and matt stone is a hit by any standard it heads into. What do you get when tonyaward winner robert lopez stops by to write a south park episode with his fellow book of mormon cocreators, matt stone a trey parker. South park creators make book of mormon one of the. South park and avenue q guys bringing book of mormon to.
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