5 Reasons You Must See The Book Of Mormon

4. The Cast

Book Of Mormon Cast

Getting the casting right is pivotal in film and in television; the same goes for theater. Fortunately, the casting agents did a great job for the London show.

The two leads were fantastic, and though I only got to see the stand-in Elder Cunningham, I can't imagine the original would have been any better, David O'Reilly nailed it. Gavin Creel manages to play Elder Price perfectly, with a certain amount of smug without seeming too over the top. Alexia Khadime as Nabalungi is brilliant as the daughter of the village chief, who gains the affections of Elder Cunningham to hilarious effect.

Creel and O'Reilly really shine. David O'Reilly brings so much energy, humour and innocence to the role of Elder Cunningham. Most importantly, both leads are incredibly likable. I'd love to see other runs of this show just to see what the cast alternatives bring to the table, but I'm sure whoever happens to be on stage on any given day will be a joy to watch.

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