‘The Book of Mormon’ turns 10
(Jeff Christensen | AP file photo) Andrew Rannells, left, and the cast of The Book of Mormon perform during the 65th annual Tony Awards, Sunday, June 12, 2011, in New York.
Can you believe that “The Book of Mormon” musical is 10 years old?
It’s true. It has been a decade since Elder Price (Andrew Rannells) first took to the Broadway stage to joyously sing about getting his own planet as his nerdy companion, Elder Cunningham (Josh Gad), lovingly lied his way to convert after convert in the jungles of Uganda.
Since its March 24, 2011, premiere at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre after some preview performances the bawdy but beloved musical went on to earn nine Tony Awards and pack playhouses across the globe, including in the heart of Mormonism, Salt Lake City.
This week, many Church leaders shared messages specifically targeted toward the youth and young adults of the Church but their messages are hopeful, timely reminders for us all. Here is a look at the special events and devotionals that were held for the young people of the Church in the past seven days.
Highlights from the First Friend to Friend Event
On February 20, 2021, the Church released the first ever Friend to Friend event for children. The broadcast featured a colorful rotating set and was hosted by two primary children. During the program, children colored, played with rocks, sang songs, and listened to messages by President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Ulisses Soares, and members of the Primary General Presidency.
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President Russell M. Nelson receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 19. (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
President Russell M. Nelson and his wife received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine along with seven other General Authorities and their wives.
A statement released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 19 says “the Church urges its members, employees and missionaries to be good global citizens and help quell the pandemic by safeguarding themselves and others through immunization.”
President Nelson said in a Facebook post he was grateful for the opportunity to receive the vaccine. He also said producing a safe vaccine in less than a year is “nothing short of miraculous.”
This week in Mormon Land: The missing women in Bethlehem; revisiting âWear Pants to Church Dayâ; and the Uchtdorfs celebrate
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A handcarved Nativity scene.
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Dancing with Dieter
On Dec. 14, Latter-day Saint apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his wife, Harriet, celebrated 58 years of marriage.
As a way to express their continued delight in the union, the apostle posted a video on Instagram of the pair dancing exuberantly â pre-COVID-19, of course.
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