Original stars Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley return to 'Book of Mormon'
November 4, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via WSB-TV · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

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.
The musical, created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, satirizes Latter-day Saint missionary culture and has run on Broadway for over a decade. The show remains one of Broadway's highest-grossing productions and continues to draw both controversy and acclaim for its portrayal of Mormon missionaries.
The return of original cast members is unusual for a long-running Broadway show and signals continued strong audience interest in the production.
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