Translating the book of mormon south park depiction of the translation of the book of mormon is more accurate than the most mormons realize. And yes, joseph smith did decline to retranslate them. Is the episode all about mormons accurate southpark. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ joseph smith, junior on. 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. Sep 10, 2012 south park creators trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon as it revs up for its west coast premiere. Mar 24, 2011 theres some brilliant writing in the book of mormon, which opens tonight on broadway from the creators of south park. South park creators hit broadway with mormon musical reuters. South park duo write broadway musical about mormons bbc. Is there evidence for the authenticity of the book of mormon. South park creators trey parker and matt stone talk about the book of mormon as it revs up for its west coast premiere. Sep 19, 2014 have you ever wondered what would happen if the book of mormon found its way to south park. They simultaneously lampoon it for being ridiculous, while praising it for producing some really good, honest people. Parker and stone cocreated the music with lopez, who also cowrote and cocomposed avenue q.
Though some of the facts are distorted by the humor of the show, the basic underlying story that was shown in that humorous. Jun 29, 2016 the creators of south park are or were lds false. How did mormons react to the south park episode about mormons. There were some elements of truth, but the story was grossly simplified and omitted important parts of the history. There are no contemprary accounts of the appearance of moroni to joseph smith.
South park creators trey parker and matt stone on the book. Mar 02, 20 ive just got back from going to see the new london production of the book of mormon. All about mormons, also known as all about the mormons. Trey parker and matt stone to talk south park and book of. The answer is noyou do not need to rely on south park, the ensign will do. How accurate are the south park creators the book of mormon. The creators of us animated comedy south park are writing a musical stage comedy scheduled to premiere on broadway in march 2011. South park mormonism by common consent, a mormon blog.
Review of broadways the book of mormon the washington. 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. The answer is mormon, according to the hell director souls. It tells us that they had cattle, goats, and horses. 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. The book of mormon tells the story of two young mormon missionaries who are sent to a remote village in northern uganda, where a warlord is threating the locals. Its london production won the olivier award for best musical. The book of mormon back in seattle for third time the. Book of mormon from south park creators has more bark.
It shows joseph smith putting two seer stones into a hat, then burying his. One scene shows joseph smith putting two seer stones into a hat, then. Dec 23, 2011 the south park guys have an odd fascination with mormonism. 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. 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. 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. Although the musical satirizes organized religion and the literal credibility of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormons in the book of mormon are portrayed as. The studio will have the power and money to approve television, movie and theater projects. The animation ive mad is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon.
Ive just got back from going to see the new london production of the book of mormon. The animation ive made is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Since march 2011 the book of mormon has been making audiences wince and laugh as they try not to sing along. This episode is currently not available at south park studios. They realize with vertiginous precision how to maintain their poise while. This rumor was most likely started after viewers noticed the many references the controversial and highly popular cartoon made to mormonism. Yes, the first 116 pages of the book of mormon were lost. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. South park creators hit broadway with mormon musical. The show pokes fun at judeochristian religions and.
From south park, the story of how this evil, lying false prophet started the worlds stupidest most moronic religion ever. The stars of the book of mormon touring production say theyve gained a new appreciation for the religion depicted in the smash show after visiting the town billed as. Youve been indulging for years in a little scatological side business called south park. All about mormons full episode season 07 ep 12 south park. 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. What inaccuracies and omissions do mormons see in the south park episode on mormonism. 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. Theres even a lengthy, dramatic retelling of the story of joseph smith, the churchs founder. When a mormon kid moves to south park, stan has to kick his ass, while the rest of the town are fascinated and become mormons. The genuine message of the book of mormon is that everyone, on stage and in the audience, just have a real good time. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. 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. All about mormons was released on dvd along with the rest of the. Members of other faiths, many of whom are honestly seeking god, will by no means be condemned to hell.
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. All about mormons full episode season 07 south park. But i have a great life and a great family and i have the book of mormon to thank for that. The episode included modern adventures of the south park gang dealing with a new lds family in town but also depicted scenes from. Trey parker and matt stone, the creators of south park, teamed up with robert lopez, the cocomposer and colyricist of avenue q, to create this shocking and incredibly, humorously blasphemous musical. 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. 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. Jun 27, 2017 the mormons were correct south park hydrocows x. Drop everything, the book of mormon is coming to new zealand. All about mormons season 7, episode 12 full episode player south park.
Watch south park season 7, episode 12 all about the mormons a new student, gary harrison, joins the 4th grade. 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. 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. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Mar 31, 2009 south park guide to life stone, matt, parker, trey on. Written by trey parker and matt stone of fatuous comedies south park and team america, along with avenue q writer and frozen composer. They farmed wheat, barley, corn, had steel swords and chariots, used pieces of gold and silver for currency, and kept records using a variation of egyptian. 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. In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. Have you ever wondered what would happen if the book of mormon found its way to south park. The answer is mormon, according to the hell director. South park, book of mormon creators launch important. South park creators trey parker and matt stone on the book of.
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. 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. If youre curious and have some time, here is an episode of south park regarding mormonism. The mormon concept of hella place of eternal sufferingis reserved only for the very wicked. The book of mormon the book of mormon is a satire musical conceived by south park creators trey parker and matt stone, with robert lopez.
All about mormons season s07 episode e12 written by trey parker. The book of mormon is the buddy story of the mismatched. The book of mormon the book of mormon the book of mormon. South park, peepstones, and mormon general knowledge by. A touring production of the tonywinning hit from south park creators matt stone and trey parker. The 2003 south park depiction of the book of mormons translation process turns out to be more accurate than sanitized lds images of.
Winner of nine tony awards, the book of mormon is still performed on. Theres some brilliant writing in the book of mormon, which opens tonight on broadway from the creators of south park. The book of mormon contains the supposed history of a people called the nephites and describes them in detail. However, the way that the south park episode tells the story is based on a. Parker found that younger audiences found the episode unfunny, but many of his mormon friends found it hilarious. South park, book of mormon creators launch important studios. South park part 4 translating the book of mormon life.
Dec 24, 2015 the tony awardwinning musical by the south park guys returns to seattles paramount theatre to usher in 2016. South park and avenue q guys bringing book of mormon to. When a super nice mormon family moves to south park, naturally the boys first instinct is to kick the new kids ass. Book of mormon restores faith in musicals the washington post. The south park guys have an odd fascination with mormonism. Is the episode all about mormons accurate about the mormon believes and how the book of mormon was written. Review of broadways the book of mormon washington post. The new mormon student gary is voiced by south park writer kyle mcculloch, who grew up mormon. It was made out of a genuine love for both the tv show and the stage musical. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. When a super nice mormon family moves to south park, naturally the boys first. You may be wondering why a christian would go to see such a thing, but yeeees changing the subject in the same manner as a mormon asked why joseph smith. 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. Its profane, vulgar, and not complementary to the church, but its not intended.
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. Dec 04, 2008 ive seen the all about mormons south park episode, and i am mormon. Ive seen the all about mormons south park episode, and i am mormon. Mar 04, 2018 the origin of by mormons by south park march 4, 2018 may 7, 2014 by dave as a teen who did not have too much to do on a saturday morning i occasionally drifted down to the shopping arcade in dun laoghaire, ireland, to amuse myself by trolling the mormon missionaries who, as regular as clockwork, set up shop to reach out to the unwashed locals. It shows joseph smith putting two seer stones into a hat, then burying his face in the hat and dictating words to martin harris. The episode included modern adventures of the south park gang dealing with a new lds family in town but also depicted scenes from early church history and in particular joseph smith and the events of early church history.
While some of the events depicted, such as joseph smith placing seer stones in a hat and. 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. South park guide to life is a much anticipated collection of colorful illustrations and original lines from the show. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. 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. I know, i know how precise and precious can a critic get. 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. Book of mormon brings the filthy, libertarian and still somehow heartwarming sense of. 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. Lopez had cowritten the music for the musical avenue q the book of mormon follows two latterday saints missionaries. South park creators matt stone r and trey parker pose for a photo in new york march 18, 2011. How did mormons react to the south park episode about.
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. Is the episode all about mormons accurate about the. And it may be heretical, but someday this show might just flourish in a. Garys reply, at the end of the episode, is both classic south park and interesting for our purposes. 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. South parks trey parker and matt stone talk book of mormon. Mormons react to firstever photograph of joseph smiths seer stone. I would be very careful taking anything from south park. So i decided to animate it to see how itd turn out. Ok, thats some pretty lazy, and intentionally misleading storytelling right there.
For example, the story implies that only joseph smith saw the metal plates on which the book of mormon was engraven, but in reality over a dozen people saw them. When my husband and i were first married we watched south park all the time. Mar 22, 2011 south park creators hit broadway with mormon musical. South park and avenue q guys bringing book of mormon. However, the way that the south park episode tells the story is based on a book written by fawn brodie, an ex mormon ucla professor. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. 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. 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. South park creators trey parker and matt stone are flying in the face of decorum.