Because, who else should the two men trust to adapt the book of mormon to the big screen other than themselves. South park creators trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon as it revs up for its west coast premiere. Mar 22, 20 matt stone and trey parker interview the book of mormon. From left, trey parker, a director, composer and writer of the book of. Trey parker and matt stone open the book of mormon. 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. South park creators matt stone and trey parker open their new musical the book of mormon tonight. Jun 20, 2011 in this video, my wife and i candidly discuss the doctrines ideas and portraits of mormon church of jesus christ of latterday saints missionaries and church members in the new broadway, tony. South parks trey parker and matt stone talk book of mormon. Get dressed and head to midtown, because you start rehearsals for the book of mormon on broadway today. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Making it big time in hollywood, fl and book of mormon actor jon bass talks with us about comedy centrals new series, the. However like much of what trey parker and matt stone had done before, the book of mormon a comedymusical about mormon missionaries. Trey parker and matt stone the book of mormon interview. How did you come up with the idea for the book of mormon trey parker. Now the disrespectful duo also have the biggest hit on broadway, the musical comedy the book. The map below is of lds churchhouses in southwestern denver, with those closetogether icons being about 1. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Randolph severn trey parker iii born october 19, 1969 is an american animator, director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and composer. Mormon couple discusses book of mormon musical by trey parker. The book of mormon, matt stone and trey parker s hit, tony awardwinning broadway musical, wont be turned into a movie any time soon. Trey parker and matt stone talk about why the book of. Stone was interested in film and music as a child and at high school, and attended the university of colorado, boulder, where he met parker.
The testament of a broadway musical trey parker, robert lopez, matt stone, steven suskin on. Trey parker on giving voice to despicable me 3 villain, mulling the end of south park and ignoring trump. Theyre from a relativelyhighly ldsmormon bubble in colorado. The book of mormon, matt stone and trey parkers hit, tony awardwinning broadway musical, wont be turned into a movie any time soon. The production centers on two boys from salt lake city who embark on a mormon. Book of mormon from trey parker and matt stone the new. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jun 29, 2016 the creators of south park are or were lds false. Trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, creators of the new musical, the book of mormon, are our guests. The official database for broadway theatre information. Sep 10, 2012 parker, stone talk book of mormon movie. 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.
Mar 18, 2011 trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, creators of the new musical, the book of mormon, are our guests. Matt stone and trey parker have made a fortune out of offending everyone. Feb 20, 2011 not long into act i of the book of mormon, a new broadway musical comedy written and composed by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, two young mormon missionaries arrive in uganda. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. He has been nominated for tony awards for directing and choreographing the drowsy chaperone 2006, the book of mormon 2011, something rotten. When it was over i was thinking, this is exactly the kind of thing ive always dreamed. If mormonism was created over a century ago for the sole purpose of giving inspiration for this wonderful musical, i might convert. Trey parker and matt stone prepping book of mormon film ifc.
Matt and i went to see avenue q when it opened in 2003, and we were like, wow, this is actually really good. Immature im in love with myself by freddythebellhop. Trey parker and matt stone to talk south park and book of. A good musical is to me so much more moving and powerful than a great movie or a great book, or anything. The book of mormon is provocative, in the same way that south park is provocative. For nearly two decades this wicked comedy duo has been writing and voicing the cont. Matt stone and trey parker on the book of mormon the. The book of mormon latter day aug 14, 2012 may 01, 2016 music by trey parker directed by trey parker produced by important musicals llc.
Book of mormon 1976 in box mailed by mormon church joseph smith jr. The donald trump administration is too difficult to satirise because it is funny enough on its own, say trey parker and matt stone, the creators of south park. The book of mormon was written in collaboration with robert lopez, the tony awardwinning writer of avenue q, and is codirected by parker and tony nominee casey nicholaw spamalot, the drowsy. This rumor was most likely started after viewers noticed the many references the controversial and highly popular cartoon made to mormonism. Parker and stone grew up in colorado, after all, just one state away from the mormon heartland of utah. Apr 01, 2011 meet trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, the creators of the new broadway musical the book of mormon. Sep 22, 2011 amidst the popularity of their tony winning broadway show the book of mormon and in anticipation of the return of south park, trey parker and matt stone are set to appear on cbs 60 minutes this. In an interview, the pair sound off on dancing, spider.
Randolph severn trey parker iii is an american animator, screenwriter, film director, voice actor, actor and academy award nominated lyricist. Jul 30, 2011 full interview between rebecca jarvis and four from the cast of the tony awardwinning musical the book of mormon. From trey parker and matt stone, the creators of south park, comes a new broadway musical called the funniest show ive ever seen, by far. Matt stone and trey parker share their favorite musicals exclusive video this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The book of mormon trey parker and matt stone on the making of the musical by the book of mormon. Parker and stone grew up around it in colorado, and lopez was drawn to it. Book of mormon 1976 in box mailed by mormon church. Trey parker is credited as composer, director, producer, writer and lyricist. Theres just nothing more perfect in the universe to me than a good musical. Trey parker and matt stone on their broadway hit musical the book of mormon trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon, their blasphemous, hilarious and oddly endearing broadway hit, which leads the tony nominations field this year and will probably go down in history as the only broadway musical ever to combine mormons, uganda.
So, i decided to read the book first, paired with the soundtrack. Hasa diga eebowai turn it off allamerican prophet man up spooky mormon hell dream. Discover how trey parker and matt stone went from south park to creating the broadway musical, the book of mormon. South park interview with trey parker and matt stone by xbox.
Matt stone and trey parker interview the book of mormon. Trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon, their blasphemous, hilarious and. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording. How did matt stone and trey parker know so much about. News jake tappers 2006 interview with matt stone and trey parker. Trey parker matt stone broadway comedy central mormon religion growing up celebrities audience interaction theater south park. Trey parker has 23 books on goodreads with 3944 ratings. Trey parker and matt stone radio interview from the book of mormon dress rehearsal in london by supersakela.
Theyre from a relativelyhighly lds mormon bubble in colorado. South parks trey parker and matt stone describe their broadway musical, the book of mormon, as an atheist love letter to religion. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical from the creators of south park. Trey parker the book of mormon original broadway cast recording josephdcater. And we interviewed a bunch of missionaries or exmissionaries. The book of mormon wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. South park creators sit down with dave letterman to talk about their new broadway show the book of mormon march 1, 2011. Stone and parker are going to finally bring the book of mormon to film. But taking on religion in a comedic way with the book of mormon. Its interesting how the creators of south park and avenue q influenced each other in a circular fashion, leading to the conception of this musical. South park creators trey parker and matt stone are flying in the face of decorum and political correctness again with their west end musical the book of mormon, they tell dominic cavendish. Matt stone and trey parker do some interviews about book of mormon in denver the book of mormon is set to be a travelling show now which is great because they can switch from me not getting to see them on broadway in nyc, to not being able to see them. Matt stone and trey parker interview the book of mormon youtube. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone.
Book of mormon creators trey parker and matt stone this week, were listening back to some favorite fresh air interviews from the past decade. The nearly soldout national touring production of the book of mormon comes to the boston opera house for a threeweek run that begins april 9. Dec 30, 2011 take the creators of south park and the composer of avenue q. The book of mormon scribes on their broadway debut, south park and tony plans. Trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, writers of the. Steve kroft talks to trey parker and matt stone, the creators of comedy centrals south park. Donald trump too hard to satirise, say south park creators. South park creators trey parker and matt stone are working on a broadway musical called the book of mormon. Trey parker and matt stone interview south park creators trey parker and matt stone are flying in the face of decorum and political correctness again with their west end. The book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards including best musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the national tour, which begins january 2, 2018 at the paramount theatre. South parks trey parker and matt stone talk book of. Trey parker and matt stone on their broadway hit musical the book of mormon trey parker and matt stone talk about their blasphemous, hilarious and oddly endearing broadway hit, which led the tony nominations field this year and will probably go down in history as the only broadway musical ever to combine mormons, uganda, filthy language and a. Features the complete script and song lyrics, with 4color spot illustrations throughout, an original introduction by the creators, and a foreword by mark harris. Trey parker departs the book of mormon at the pantages th.
Trey parker on giving voice to despicable me 3 villain. Trey parkers most popular book is the book of mormon. The book of mormon parkerstonelopez works archive of. Add solid musical storytelling, mormons, uganda, aids, a chorus line and a healthy amount of smut and you have the book of mormon. Trey parker departs the book of mormon at the pantages theatre in hollywood, 091212 thanks for watching this video. Parker and stone, who are also behind south park, told ign they had been inspired to consider. Mar 23, 20 the book of mormon opening night interviews. He is known for cocreating south park 1997present and codeveloping the tony awardwinning musical the book of mormon 2011 with his creative partner trey parker. The only official companion book to the tony award winner for best musical from the creators of south park and the cocreator of avenue q. The book of mormon trey parker, robert lopez, matt stone. May 09, 2011 trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon, their blasphemous, hilarious and oddly endearing broadway hit, which leads the tony nominations field this year and will probably go.
Here are some things that trey parker and matt stone hate. The book of mormon is coming to town in a few months, and i wasnt sure if it was worth shelling out a bunch of money to see, especially since my wife doesnt like crude humor. The book of mormon parker stonelopez, the book of mormon ambiguous fandom teen and up audiences choose not to use archive warnings, no archive warnings apply. They discuss how they worked together to create this irreverent and crowdpleasing. Book of mormon creators trey parker and matt stone this week, were listening back to some favorite fresh air interviews from the. Trey parker and matt stone luc hatlestad august 9, 2012 on tuesday, august 14, the ellie caulkins opera house will begin hosting what might be the most anticipated event in the history of denver theatera threeweek run of the book of mormon, the ninetimetonywinning, soldoutformonths broadway smash. The book of mormon trey parker and matt stone on the making of. In this threepart series on mormon stories, we interview the fabulous natasha helfer parker, mft, cst host of mormon mental health podcast to finally hear her mormon story.
Trey parker and matt stone on mormons, atheism, and. He has written several books about religion in american history. Parker, stone talk book of mormon movie entertainment tonight. Casey nicholaw born 1962 is an american theatre director, choreographer and performer. The show, which opens march 24, tells the story of two. Jul 01, 2015 a book of mormon movie remains a goal for creators trey parker and matt stone, the duo have revealed. The book of mormon with cowriters trey parker, matt. For those of us who grew up performing on the stage, imagining the day we make our broadway debut is a truly magical, astonishing, and fulfilling feeling.
Trey parker and matt stone call the book of mormon a celebration of mormonism by guys who arent mormons. Creators trey parker and matt stone have made enough money off of the show, which debuted on broadway in 2011. How much are south park creators matt stone and trey. How much money have matt stone and trey parker made on book of mormon. Matt stone and trey parker on the book of mormon wsj.
Trey parker and matt stone americans of the year 2011. Staying in tech and gaming south parks matt stone and trey parker. There are versions of it where we talked way more about the joseph smith story and talked way more about the actual book of mormon. It is unlikely cruise has been to see the book of mormon. Amidst the popularity of their tony winning broadway show the book of mormon and in anticipation of the return of south park, trey parker and matt stone are set to. Book of mormon from trey parker and matt stone the new york. South park creators trey parker and matt stone are flying in the face of decorum and political correctness again with their west end musical. Trey parker and matt stones the book of mormon is wicked and clever. He is most noted as one of the creators of the animated series south park along with matt stone. There are versions of it where we talked way more about the joseph smith story and talked way more about the actual book of mormon and whats in that. Scientology, liberals, radical atheists, conservatives, the motion picture association of america, glenn beck, the tv show whale wars, and sean penn. Everyone can be made fun of the duo talk time farts, the book of mormon, and the worst night of south parks history. The book of mormon opening night interviews youtube. If we could decide who we loved,it would be much simpler, but much less magical, saying goodbye doesnt mean anything.
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