I have been working in the New York theater scene for almost 20 years.
In that time, I have seen a lot of shows come and go on Broadway.
It’s hard to explain why some musicals open and only have a very short run on The Great White Way while others absolutely EXPLODE.
But that’s just what happens- and The Book of Mormon is in the explosion category.
While things have calmed down somewhat since its initial heyday (mostly because people got distracted by trying to get Hamilton tickets), The Book of Mormon is still a smash hit that many people want to see.
Like most popular shows, tickets for The Book of Mormon can be really pricey.
The good news? It doesn’t have to be. There are ways to find discounts on tickets, and we will detail them in this post.
I will include the $45 digital lottery mezzanine tickets and other money-saving options as well.
- How Much Are Tickets?
- $45 Ticket Lottery
- Other Deals
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The Book of Mormon opened in 2011 to ecstatic reviews.
The New York Times hailed the show as “the best musical of this century.”
It's gone on to win nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The show was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the five-time Emmy Award-winning creators of South Park, and Robert Lopez, two-time Academy Award winner for Best Original Songs.
With all of the early hype, it’s easy to see why there was a sort of mania around trying to get tickets.
When the show was new, you would hear WILD stories about people spending over a thousand dollars on tickets from resellers.
Were some of those stories exaggerated rumors? Probably.
But I can also guarantee that some were true- I met someone who told me she spent $1400 to see it.
The mania was REAL for this show. (Can you blame people? Calling the best show of the century in 2011 is a bold statement.)
Even though The Book of Mormon is still immensely popular, all of the craziness has died down a little.
How Much Does It Cost To See The Book of Mormon On Broadway?
Tickets are on sale through Broadway Direct.
Regular-priced tickets usually start from about $77 for mezzanine seating and can reach $150 for premium seating, depending on the day of the week.
Sometimes StubHub and Ticketmaster offer somewhat cheaper tickets or better seats for the same price as Broadway Direct, so why not take a look?
Digital Lottery Tickets
The Book of Mormon runs a digital lottery where you can enter online to win up to two $45 tickets.
Go to the lottery website. You will need to create an online account (it is free to do so).
Both evening performances and matinees are listed. Select the dates you would like to see the show.
You can enter the lottery for all performances listed.
Lottery entries are accepted until 10 a.m. on the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 11 a.m. that same day.
If you are selected, you must purchase your tickets by 3 p.m. the day before the performance online with a credit card.
You can purchase up to two (2) tickets.
Seat locations are determined at the discretion of the box office.
While every effort is made to keep seats together, pairs may be split up.
Please note that lottery seats may have a partially obstructed view of the stage. Do not let this deter you!
People hear “partial view” and think that they will miss half of what is on stage.
If any part of the stage is cut off- even a small sliver- it is called partial view.
If you are worried, go on A View From My Seat and check out a photo from an obstructed view seat- you may be surprised.
I have sat in many “Obstructed View” seats, and have never felt like my experience was compromised.
Check out our page on how to get Broadway Tickets for more reduced theater ticket options.
Some shows have an in-person lottery at the theater box office but currently, The Book of Mormon does not.
Our detailed post on Broadway ticket lotteries goes over how they work, and which shows offer them.
If a show is otherwise completely sold out (which does happen a lot), the box office may release standing room tickets.
This is exactly what it sounds like- you will be given a numbered spot at the back of the orchestra section rather than a seat.
If you are good to stand for two and a half hours, this can be a great way to see the show for cheap!
These tickets are currently $40, and, like lottery, you can get up to 2 tickets per person.
In general, people have good things to say about the view from standing room spots!
If you get a chance to do this and standing is not an issue, put on your most comfortable shoes and go for it.
Standing room is not necessarily offered for every performance (unlike lottery.)
Your best bet is to directly contact the Eugene O'Neill Theatre box office at (212) 840-0479 for more information on their policies.
Other Deals For The Book of Mormon Tickets
It can't hurt to check Goldstar or Groupon to see if they are selling reduced tickets for The Book of Mormon.
Many NYC tourist passes offer savings on certain Broadway shows, such as Hamilton.
- The New York Pass can save you up to 10% off the full price on specific Broadway shows.
- The Sightseeing Pass and The Sightseeing Flex Pass get you $20 off tickets.
Whether or not these are worth a lot depends on what full-price tickets are going for.
There are, of course, other benefits to purchasing a tourist pass.
The biggest benefit is that you can save quite a bit of money. Some of these passes can save you as much as 55% on the attractions you plan to visit in NYC.
Whether or not you should get a tourist pass is entirely dependent on what you are planning to do in NYC (and how long you have to do it).
Our post, New York City Attraction Passes: Which One Is the Best to Buy, can help you decide if a pass is right for you.
Student and Military Deals
Some shows offer discounted tickets to members of the military and students.
While The Book of Mormon does not have either discount listed on their website currently, it doesn’t hurt to check.
When available, both discounts are typically for Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday evening performances.
About the Show
The Book of Mormon is playing at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in the Theater District, at 230 W. 49th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue.
Performance Schedule: Tuesday-Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes long and includes one intermission.
The original The Book of Mormon cast includes Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, S. Michael Potts, and Lewis Cleale.
The content and style of this show is probably not a secret at this point, but it is still worth mentioning: The Book of Mormon has a very specific type of humor and some explicit content that may not be for everyone.
The show encourages parents to use their discretion when deciding whether or not to bring children, but children under 4 are not allowed.
Most Broadway shows, unless they are specifically geared towards children, are not great for children under 4.
Kids aside, the show may not be for all adults either.
But if you enjoy South Park and other things from the same creators, you will probably love The Book of Mormon.
The show has lasted for over a decade because a lot of people love it!
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