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'The Chosen' actor says Crucifixion will be depicted 'never seen before'
Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in 'The Chosen,' told The Salt Lake Tribune that the series' upcoming sixth season will depict the Crucifixion in a way never done before on screen. He expressed gratitude for the support the show has received from Latter-day Saints, who have been among its most enthusiastic viewers.
November 11, 2026 at 2:32 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Documentary explores Mormon culture behind Utah's dirty soda trend
A new documentary examines the origins and religious connection behind "dirty soda" — the flavored soda-and-cream beverage that has become Utah's best-known cultural export, according to Religion News Service.
November 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM MT · via Religion News Service · 3 sources
Original stars Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley return to 'Book of Mormon'
Tony Award winners Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley are returning to 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway, reprising their roles from the show's original 2011 cast. James won a Tony for her performance as Nabulungi, while O'Mally was nominated for his role as Elder McKinley.
November 4, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via WSB-TV
David Archuleta brings Christmas tour to Salt Lake City
Former American Idol runner-up David Archuleta is performing in Salt Lake City as part of his "Warm Me Up" holiday tour. The concert follows the release of his Christmas album of the same name.
November 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM MT · via KUTV
David Archuleta releases Christmas album 'Warm Me Up'
Former "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta has released a Christmas album titled "Warm Me Up," adding to his catalog of holiday recordings. Archuleta, who publicly discussed leaving the LDS Church in 2021 while maintaining spiritual beliefs, continues to draw audiences from both his Idol fame and his Mormon background.
November 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM MT · via Entertainment Focus · 4 sources
Tony winners Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley rejoin 'Book of Mormon' on Broadway
Original cast members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley are returning to "The Book of Mormon" on Broadway, WSLS reports. James won a Tony Award for her role as Nabulungi in the show's 2011 premiere, while O'Malley earned a Tony nomination for his role as Elder McKinley.
November 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via WSLS · 2 sources
David Archuleta discusses Christmas album, memoir and post-Idol career
RochesterFirst interviews David Archuleta about his new Christmas album 'Warm Me Up,' his upcoming memoir, and his career trajectory since finishing as American Idol runner-up in 2008. The singer, who publicly left the LDS Church in 2021, discusses balancing his faith journey with his music career.
October 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM MT · via RochesterFirst · 2 sources
'A Bad Deal in Mormon Land' novel blends faith, crime and history into thriller
WBUR reviews 'A Bad Deal in Mormon Land,' a new thriller that weaves together Mormon history, crime, and faith into a narrative examining how Mormonism operates as both setting and lens. The novel represents the growing cultural presence of Mormon-themed fiction reaching mainstream literary attention and crossover audiences.
October 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM MT · via WBUR · 3 sources
'Narnia' director Greta Gerwig reflects on C.S. Lewis's faith at trailer debut
Director Greta Gerwig discussed C.S. Lewis's Christian faith while unveiling the first trailer for her adaptation of "The Magician's Nephew," according to the Deseret News. The film is the first in a planned Narnia reboot from Netflix.
October 17, 2026 at 3:02 AM MT · via Deseret News
Utah play about excommunicated gay Latter-day Saint returns after 20 years
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that "Facing East," Carol Lynn Pearson's play about an excommunicated gay Latter-day Saint, is returning to Utah stages 20 years after its debut. Audience members and cast describe the work as still relevant to current debates about LGBTQ members and Church policy.
October 15, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Rainn Wilson films documentary segment with Tabernacle Choir
Actor Rainn Wilson spent time with the Tabernacle Choir and LDS Church leaders while filming a feature-length documentary exploring what God means in the modern world. ABC4 reports Wilson's visit included performances and conversations as part of the broader interfaith project examining contemporary religious belief across traditions.
October 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM MT · via YouTube / ABC4 Utah · 4 sources
'Book of Mormon' becomes ninth-longest-running Broadway show
The satirical musical "The Book of Mormon" has become the ninth-longest-running show in Broadway history, according to New York Theatre Guide. The Trey Parker and Matt Stone production, which opened in 2011, has now surpassed previous milestone holders in total performances.
September 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via New York Theatre Guide