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Big news out of the Theater District. The Book of Mormon Broadway just entered the record books as the 10th-longest-running show in Broadway history. It happened back in December when the show officially passed the original 1994 production of Beauty and the Beast. That’s no small thing—Beauty and the Beast ran for over 13 years, and Book of Mormon just outlasted it. Here at Shows and Stay, we look past the milestone headlines to see what actually matters for your night out: whether the Eugene O’Neill Theatre still delivers that irreverent energy and how to lock down verified seats without Midtown markups.
How It Got Here
This show opened way back in 2011. March 24, to be exact, at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Nine Tony Awards followed, Best Musical included. Not a bad opening chapter.
Since then, it’s basically just… kept going. Eight shows a week, year after year, for fifteen years. That’s the part that’s actually impressive. Plenty of shows open big and fade out in a couple seasons. This one didn’t do that. It just stuck around.
And the climb up the rankings has been steady, not sudden. It passed Jersey Boys back in 2023. Then Rent in early 2025. Now Beauty and the Beast. Each one of those is a legit Broadway heavyweight, so passing them isn’t nothing.
Why This Show Still Works
Trey Parker and Matt Stone wrote it — yeah, the South Park guys. Robert Lopez co-wrote the score with them. That combo is honestly the whole reason this thing works as well as it does. It’s irreverent. It makes you laugh at stuff you probably shouldn’t laugh at. But it’s got heart underneath all of that, which is the part people don’t always expect going in.
The story’s about two Mormon missionaries sent to a village in Uganda. Nothing goes the way they planned. The show pokes fun at a lot, but it never feels mean about it — that’s a hard balance to strike, and it’s probably why the jokes still land fifteen years later.
About That Theater
This milestone isn’t just about the show. It’s about the building too. Book of Mormon is now the longest-running production in the Eugene O’Neill Theatre’s hundred-year history. That’s a big deal for a theater that’s seen a lot of shows come and go.
The O’Neill sits at 230 West 49th Street, right in the middle of the Theater District. Easy subway access, short walk from Times Square. At this point, honestly, mention the O’Neill to a regular theatergoer and Book of Mormon is probably the first thing they think of.
Getting Tickets
Book directly through Shows and Stay to secure verified digital passes, lock in real-time seat assignments, and skip the physical box-office lines on 49th Street. Milestones like this tend to bump up demand — people want to catch the show that just made headlines. A few things that’ll actually help if you’re planning to go.
Go on a weeknight if you can. Tuesday and Wednesday shows almost always run cheaper than weekends.
If you want good seats, book a few weeks ahead. Center orchestra and front mezzanine go fast, especially with a milestone drawing extra attention.
Why Any of This Matters
Sticking around this long on Broadway means something. It’s not just a good opening week or a strong first season. It’s a show that keeps pulling in new people, year after year, long after the reviews have gone quiet.
And it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down. At this pace, 9th place is next. Whoever’s holding that spot right now might want to keep an eye on the calendar.
What record did The Book of Mormon just break on Broadway?
The production officially entered the record books as the 10th-longest-running show in Broadway history after surpassing the original 13-year run of Beauty and the Beast at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
Where is the show playing, and what is the best subway route?
It plays at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street, between Broadway and 8th Ave). Hop on the C or E train to 50th Street, the 1 train to 50th Street, or the N, Q, R, W to 49th Street—all drop you within a three-minute walk.
Is The Book of Mormon suitable for kids?
No. Created by the minds behind South Park, the musical features explicit language, mature themes, and dark satire. It is recommended for audiences aged 13 and up. Children under four are not permitted inside the theatre.
How do I get guaranteed tickets without hidden markups?
Book directly through Shows and Stay to secure verified digital passes, lock in real-time seat assignments, and skip the physical box-office lines on 49th Street.
What is the runtime, and what time should I arrive?
The show runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. Arrive 30 to 40 minutes before curtain to clear mandatory security checks and avoid the cramped sidewalk lobby rush.