'South Park' creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have confirmed that they will be happy to write and direct 'The Book of Mormon' musical for Broadway.
Stone and Parker stated the musical will focus on two Mormon missionaries that have traveled to Uganda to preach the word of their church. Within the play, they plan to weave in a subplot around the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith Jr.
'The Book of Mormon' musical promises to be as controversial as 'South Park,' so fans should get pumped for its March 2011 Broadway premiere.
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'South Park' Creators to Pen 'The Book of Mormon' Musical for Broadway
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