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Why didn't The Book of Mormon (musical) make fun of polygamy?

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While I can only speculate on the motives of the writers, I am aware that the writers are familiar with Mormon culture. Polygamy has as much relevance to contempary Mormon culture as jokes about Christians and lions in the colosseum does to all forms of contemporary Christian culture. read more

The musical The Book of Mormon did much to duck controversy and rein in giving excessive offense to the Mormon Church. If you see the episode of Southpark on the origins of the Mormon Church you will get a much edgier satire of the dubious aspects of Joseph Smith's claims and ideas. read more

In my opinion, three reasons. The first is that in the great scheme of things, what Broadway does with “The Book of Mormon” musical is irrelevant to most of us. read more

Why The Book of Mormon (the Musical) is Awesomely Lame The Book of Mormon cleaned up at this year’s Tony Awards, winning nine of the 14 awards it was nominated for, including Best Musical. But tonight’s success is hardly unexpected, capping off, as it does, an extraordinary season of critical adulation. read more

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