PNC Broadway’s ‘The Book of Mormon’ Onstage at Benedum Center (Wed., 2/28/24)

THE BOOK OF MORMON (musical) by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Touring company at Benedum Center. Through March 3.

(L. to R.) Trinity Posey, Sam McLellan, and Sam Nackman in ‘The Book of Norman’ North American tour, onstage at the Benedum this month. (Photo: Julieta Cervante)

If you missed The Book of Mormon last time it played in town you’ll know to reserve tickets early. The show won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, in 2011; it has been called one of the best musicals ever. In an age when few things can shock an audience, this work by the creators of the “South Park” TV series is shockingly (and hilariously) irreverent while also being surprisingly uplifting. Two naïve young Mormon missionaries are sent to win converts in a remote part of Africa where the locals are, shall we say, skeptical. It’s like The Poisonwood Bible meets Key & Peele, but naughtier than either: Unless you want your kids to hear songs like “Hasa Diga Eebowai,” don’t bring them. The North American touring company performs The Book of Mormon here as part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series. Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Cultural District. (M.V.)

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