Tony winners Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley rejoin 'Book of Mormon' on Broadway
November 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via WSLS · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
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.
The satirical musical about two LDS missionaries in Uganda has run on Broadway since 2011. The casting announcement marks a reunion with the show that launched both actors to prominence.
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