Magical Mormon
Mystery Week

Performances June 9–14

You never know who might stop by during Mystery Week. Keep an eye out for these familiar faces!

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Andrew
Rannells

Andrew Rannells is a Grammy Award-winning and two-time Tony Award-nominated stage, film, and television actor, who is best known for his role as ‘Elijah Krantz’ in the HBO series “Girls,” opposite Lena Dunham, which earned him a Critics Choice Award nomination for Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Rannells is well known for his work on stage; he most recently starred in Gutenberg! The Musical!, alongside Josh Gad, which received a Tony Award nomination for Best Revival of a Musical. Additionally, he made his London stage debut in the West End production of Tammy Faye, which earned him an Olivier Award nomination. Rannells originated the role of ‘Elder Price’ in The Book of Mormon, for which he received a Tony and Drama Desk Award nomination, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Other theater credits include: Hamilton, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Falsettos (Tony nomination). Rannells can currently be seen starring alongside Allison Janney in HBO’s Miss You, Love You, co-hosting “The Great American Baking Show” on Roku, and guest-starring on Season 2 of Jenni Konner’s “Deli Boys.” He recently reunited with Lena Dunham in her Netflix comedy series “Too Much.” Other film and TV credits include: “Black Monday” (Critics Choice Awards nomination), “Welcome to Chippendales,” A Simple Favor & the sequel Another Simple Favor, I Don’t Understand You opposite Nick Kroll, Netflix’s The Prom, and The Boys in the Band, among others. He made his television directorial debut, directing an episode of Prime Video’s “Modern Love,” helming an episode based on a personal essay he wrote for the NYT column.

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Josh
Gad

Josh Gad is an acclaimed American actor, singer, and comedian, best known for voicing the beloved snowman Olaf in Disney’s Frozen franchise, originating the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, and portraying LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Gad most recently starred in Couples Weekend, opposite Alexandra Daddario and Daveed Diggs. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. Gad will next star in Spaceballs: The New One for Amazon MGM Studios, which he is producing with comedy legend Mel Brooks. The film will be released on April 23, 2027. It was recently announced that he will star in Warner Bros. new animated feature Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Based on Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s book and co-starring Ariana Grande. He will also reprise his role as Chuck opposite Jason Sudeikis’s Red for Angry Birds Movie 3 and Olaf in Frozen 3. He is an executive producer on the documentary Speak., which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and co-directed by Guy Mossman. In August 2025, he starred as King Herod at the Hollywood Bowl’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar alongside Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, Philippa Soo and Milo Manheim. In Fall 2023, he returned to the Broadway stage in Anthony King and Scott Brown’s Gutenberg! The Musical!, opposite Andrew Rannells. On screen, Gad has appeared in a wide range of films including Murder on the Orient Express, The Wedding Ringer, and the critically praised Marshall. Additional film credits include Adulthood, Little Monsters, The Angry Birds Movie, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Frozen II, The Internship, and Love & Other Drugs. On television, Gad most recently played a meta version of himself for Marvel’s Wonder Man. He will next star in Tubi’s adult animated comedy series Breaking Bear with Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Annie Murphy. It was recently announced that Gad will reunite with Andrew Rannells for Hulu’s comedy series Stay Tuned based on the 1992 John Ritter cult classic film of the same name. The series was created by Akiva Goldsmith, Jordan Cahan, and Greg Lessans with Gad also serving as an executive producer. In the TV series, Rannells and Gad will find themselves trapped on the wrong side of the screen and forced to navigate their way through TV’s most binge-worthy obsessions. Gad has also played a fictionalized version of himself opposite Billy Crystal in FX’s The Comedians and starred in Armando Iannucci’s HBO series Avenue 5. He is also the co-creator and star of Apple TV+’s hit animated series Central Park, created with Bob’s Burgers' Loren Bouchard. Other TV appearances include Peacock’s Wolf Like Me, as well as roles in New Girl, Modern Family, and 1600 Penn. In 2024, Gad published his children’s book PictureFace Lizzy, illustrated by Marta Kissi. His memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, was released in 2025 through Gallery Books.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gad created and hosted the YouTube series Reunited Apart, which brought together the casts of iconic films such as Back to the Future and The Lord of the Rings via virtual reunions. The series raised awareness and support for nonprofit organizations including Dig Deep, Project Hope, and No Kid Hungry.

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Nikki M.
James

Nikki M. James can currently be seen starring in Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again” alongside Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio. Additional television credits include series regular roles on “Proven Innocent” from producer Danny Strong, “Braindead” from Michelle and Robert King, her recurring role on the Apple TV+ series “Severance” as well as appearances on “Modern Love,” “Instinct,” “Bull,” “The Good Wife,”  and “The Good Fight.” As a director, she has helmed episodes of “The Good Fight” and “The Bite.” Film credits include Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies opposite Jim Parsons and Sally Field, Lucky Stiff and The Disappearance of Elenor Rigby. On stage, she most recently starred in the Tony Award-winning musical Suffs. Her performance received Tony and Drama League nominations and the show was filmed live for Great Performances on PBS. She most notably originated the role of ‘Nabalungi’ in the Broadway hit musical, The Book of Mormon, for which she won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Additional Broadway credits include the 2014 revival of Les Misérables, All Shook Up, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Off-Broadway she has been seen in The Public Theater’s revival of Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day as well as summer productions of Twelfth Night and Julius Caesar at the Delacorte Theatre. She was part of Lincoln Center Theatre’s productions of Bernarda Alba and Preludes. For the Encores! Series at City Center, she has headlined productions of The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, House of Flowers, and I Married an Angel. Regional theatre highlights include the La Jolla Playhouse revival of The Wiz and a season at the Stratford Festival in Canada performing in Romeo and Juliet and in Caesar and Cleopatra alongside Christopher Plummer. Nikki is currently playing Audrey in the acclaimed Off-Broadway run of Little Shop of Horrors.

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Rory
O’Malley

Rory O’Malley is thrilled to return to The Book of Mormon, the show that changed his life. He starred in the original Broadway company, originating the role of Elder McKinley and receiving both Tony and Drama Desk nominations. Most recently, Rory was seen reigning as King George III in the smash hit Hamilton on tour after ruling the Kingdom on Broadway. His other theater credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Off-Broadway productions of Nobody Loves You (Drama Desk nomination) and Little Miss Sunshine, and a singing Richie Cunningham in Garry Marshall’s Happy Days The Musical. Rory performed “Cadillac Car” as lead singer of ‘Dave and the Sweethearts’ in the Paramount Pictures film Dreamgirls and starred alongside Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence in FX’s “Partners.” He can also be seen in episodes of “Nurse Jackie,” “The Good Wife,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “1600 Penn,” and in Jenji Kohan’s “American Princess” for Lifetime. O’Malley has performed his autobiographical shows Pub Crawl and Out of the Basement to sold-out crowds at Joe’s Pub and 54 Below in New York City and the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. He is Co-Founder of Broadway Impact, an organization that mobilized the theater community in the fight for marriage equality, producing the play 8, conceived by Rory and edited by Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black. Nothing makes him happier than getting to turn it off all over again. Love to Gerold and Jimmy!

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Michael
Potts

Michael Potts is an acclaimed actor who has captivated audiences for over three decades with his remarkable career on both stage and screen. Currently, he stars in Courtney Kemp’s Netflix show “Nemesis” and in the FOX dramedy “Best Medicine,” opposite Josh Charles. On Broadway, Potts made a significant impact in the production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, earning him an Outer Critics Circle nomination. He reprised his role as ‘Wining Boy’ to great acclaim in the Netflix adaptation, where he starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Daniel Deadwyler, and Corey Hawkins. In recognition of their cinematic artistry, Potts and the star-studded cast received the Tribute Award at the Gotham Awards in 2024. Potts’ extensive filmography includes notable works such as Highest 2 Lowest (Apple TV, Spike Lee, dir.), Rustin (Netflix, George C. Wolfe, dir.), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix, George C. Wolfe, dir.), Cicada, and Rounding. In television, he has portrayed several significant characters, including ‘Brother Mouzone’ in “The Wire,” “True Detective” (Season 1), “Law & Order,” “East New York,” “The First Lady,” “Prodigal Son,” “Madam Secretary,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Show Me a Hero,” “Gotham,” and “Damages.” Beyond his screen and television roles, Potts’ stage career is equally impressive, with his performances in plays and musicals that have left an indelible mark on the American theater. Those include Jitney (which earned him a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle and a Tony Award for Best Revival), Grey Gardens, The Book of Mormon (Tony Award for Best Musical), The Iceman Cometh starring Denzel Washington (for which Potts received the Richard Seff Award), The Prom, 1984, and Lennon. Off-Broadway, he’s appeared in Richard III (Shakespeare in the Park), The America Play (for which he won an Obie Award for Performance), Overtime (at the New York City Center), Mud River (Playwrights Horizons), Arms and the Man (Gramercy Theatre), Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Park), The Mysteries (Classic Stage Company), and many other memorable performances.

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Trey
Parker

Trey Parker wrote and directed his first feature film, Cannibal! The Musical, while attending the University of Colorado in Boulder. A few years later, Trey co-created the hit animated series “South Park” with Matt Stone, his college friend and Cannibal! producer. Debuting on Comedy Central in 1997, "South Park" will be entering its 29th season in 2026. “South Park” has won five Emmy Awards as well as the coveted Peabody Award. The same year “South Park” debuted, Parker wrote, directed and starred in the film Orgazmo. Two years later, Parker and Stone released the critically acclaimed feature film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. The musical, which Parker directed and co-wrote, earned an Oscar nomination for Best Song and the first ever New York Film Critics Circle Award for an animated film. In 2004, the pair returned to theatres with Team America: World Police, an action movie co-written and directed by Parker that starred a cast of marionettes. It has been a long-time dream of Parker’s to write a musical for Broadway. He won four Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, including Best Musical, as well as the Grammy for The Best Musical Theater Album. Trey Parker is originally from Conifer, Colorado.

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Matt
Stone

Matt Stone met Trey Parker at the University of Colorado, and together they made a short animated piece called The Spirit of Christmas. This launched their most recognized work, the critically acclaimed and award-winning television show, “South Park.” 2026 will be the 29th season of the animated series on Comedy Central and has won Stone five Emmy Awards and the coveted Peabody Award. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, which Stone produced and co-wrote, earned an Oscar nomination and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Animated Film. In addition to “South Park,” Stone has partnered with Parker on the low-budget Cannibal! The Musical, the superhero comedy Orgazmo and the marionette action thriller Team America: World Police. Stone won three Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon, including Best Musical, as well as a Grammy for the Best Musical Theater Album. Matt Stone is originally from Littleton, Colorado.

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Robert
Lopez

Robert Lopez is the co-creator of the smash hit, Tony award-winning Broadway musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon. Along with his wife and collaborator Kristen Anderson-Lopez, he wrote the songs for Disney’s Frozen, (Oscar and Grammy wins for “Let it Go”), Frozen 2 (Oscar nomination for “Into the Unknown”), and adapted Frozen for Broadway (Tony nomination). Lopez and Anderson-Lopez also co-wrote the Oscar-winning song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco. They’ve written songs for Marvel’s “WandaVision” (Emmy win for “Agatha All Along”), its spin-off “Agatha All Along” (Emmy nomination for “The Ballad of the Witches Road”), the Obamas’ “We the People,” and Finding Nemo: The Musical. They are co-creators of the original musical Hulu series “Up Here.” Lopez shared two Emmy Award wins for his music for Nickelodeon’s “The Wonder Pets” and Emmy nominations for the musical episode of “Scrubs,” “The 87th Academy Awards,” and “The Comedians.”  Other TV: “South Park,” “The Simpsons,” “MST3K.” Lopez is the youngest artist to win all four major entertainment industry awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) at 39, and is the only person to have done so twice. He has also won Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, Lucile Lortel, Frederick Loewe and Edward Kleban Awards. A graduate of Yale and member of the Dramatists Guild Council, Lopez now resides in Brooklyn with his family. Robert would like to thank Buzzetti, Mom, Dad, Billy, Katie, Annie, and especially Kristen for all the love and support.

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Scott
Barnhardt

Since departing the original Broadway production of The Book of Mormon in 2014, Scott has built a career in education, creative writing and entrepreneurship. He founded The Creative College Journey, guiding students and families through the college application process for creative majors. His teaching style pairs rigorous pedagogy with radical kindness, focused on artistic progress. Scott is a graduate of UCLA (MFA, Playwriting), Wagner College (BA, Theatre/Speech), the Orange County School of the Arts (Musical Theatre) and the UCI Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program. As an educator, he has taught at UCLA, Wagner College, Hussian College, Professional School for the Arts, The Grammy Foundation and Broadway Classroom. He also served as the Director of the Musical Theatre Conservatory at OCSA (2017-2020). Other acting credits include the Deaf West Broadway Revival of Big River (2004 Tony Honor), Yank! (Old Globe Workshop), Bye Bye Birdie (City Center Encores!). National tours: The Boy Friend directed by Julie Andrews, Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Detroit) and the Japanese tour of Disney on Classic with the Tokyo Philharmonic. He can also be heard singing with many of his BoM castmates on Disney's Frozen soundtrack. Scott lives in Southern California with his husband, voiceover actor JP Karliak, and their pup, Stanley Pucci.

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Justin
Bohon

Justin Bohon is beyond excited to be back on stage with his original Mormon brothers to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of The Book Of Mormon on Broadway!  Prior to The Book of Mormon, Justin performed on Broadway in the Trevor Nunn and Susan Stroman revival of Oklahoma!, where he received the Theater World Award and Fred Astaire Award for his performance as Will Parker.  He also received Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations.  Justin’s other Broadway credits include Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, 9 to 5, All Shook Up, On The Town and The Producers. On the road, Justin was seen in the National Tour of My Fair Lady, directed by Trevor Nunn, where he played the role of Freddy Eynsford Hill, for which he received a Helen Hayes Award Nomination, as well as the original touring companies of Parade, directed by Harold Prince, and South Pacific, directed by Jerry Zaks.  After retiring from show business, Justin became a casting director at Binder Casting, as well as an acting and vocal coach for multiple young actors pursuing their love of the theater. His newest career chapter began three years ago, when he opened Gold Medal Gymnastics and Ninja in Short Hills, New Jersey. He now resides in South Orange, New Jersey with his husband, Stephen Oremus, and his daughter, Skylar Bohon Oremus.

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Graham
Bowen

Swing, Resident Dance Captain

Broadway: Gypsy, 42nd Street, Swan Lake, and Big. Tours: Spamalot, 42nd Street, Oliver. Other: Robin and the 7 Hoods, Whistle Down the Wind, White Christmas, Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular. Film/TV: “Pitch,” Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, “South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert,” “One Life to Live,” “All My Children,” “Guiding Light,” “SNL,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” numerous commercials/voiceovers. Always for Cara, Elin, and Finn. 

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Darlesia
Cearcy

AEA/SAG-AFTRA/DGA member. Darlesia was last seen on Broadway as Lucille Wilson-Armstrong in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, and Johanna in How To Dance In Ohio. Recent TV credits include Netflix’s “The Watcher,” Hulu’s “High Fidelity,” and “FBI.” She recently received the Berkshire Theatre Critics Award Winner for her performance as Aunt Sarah in Nina Simone: Four Women. Additional Broadway credits include Erzulie, Goddess of Love, in the Tony Award-winning revival Once On This Island, standby to Audra McDonald in Shuffle Along (OBC), Nettie in The Color Purple, Sarah in Ragtime (Helen Hayes nomination), and The Goodbye Girl. Cearcy was recognized by the Grammy Foundation for her performance in The Book of Mormon. She has sung on MTV’s “Most Wanted,” VH1, Top of the Pops in London, and was nominated for a Viva Award for her single release “Everlasting Pictures.” Additional television credits include “Madame Secretary,” “House of Cards,” “Elementary,” “CBS,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Rescue Me,” “Nurse Jackie,” and “Mercy.” Film credits include Challenger and RUSH. Darlesia appears in the podcast “Edge of Night” written by Kirsten Childs (Bella; The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin). Darlesia is a former scholarship student of Houston Ballet Academy where she trained for 10 years. She also studied Chekhov in an intensive at the Actors Center in NY and is a student of Meisner Technique. She wrote and executive produced a new musical Freedom, which she premiered for the centennial of Harriet Tubman’s life at The Cell Theater in 2013. Urvisionhousse.com.

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Kevin
Duda

Kevin is proud to be back with his Book of Mormon family on Broadway, where he originated the roles of Jesus & Hitler, his mother’s favorite resume credits to date. He is now recovering from his acting career, moonlighting as a producer for Hallmark Channel, and as a co-producer on Broadway for Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Shucked.  His musical, Senior Class, written by Melvin Tunstall III, Greg Borowsky and directed by Amy Corcoran, had its world premiere at The Olney Theater last year, where it “Aced its first test!” (Washington Post). Connect with Kevin on Instagram (@KevinDudaGram) or www.kevindudaproductions.com. Love to Das Boot, Chad, The Duda’s and AG the OG!

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Asmeret
Ghebremichael

Broadway: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Associate Director/Choreographer), SIX (Associate Director), The Notebook (Associate Director), The Book of Mormon, Elf, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Wicked, and Footloose. West End: Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon. Off-Broadway: Table 17 (Associate Director), Sweet Charity, In the Heights. TV: “And Just Like That,” “The Other Two,” “The

Blacklist,” “WeCrashed,” “Bonding,” “Get Even,” “Trevor Moore: High in Church,” South Park: Pandemic Special (Consultant).

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Tyson
Jennette

A proud CODA (child of Deaf adults) and Bronx native, Tyson made his Broadway debut in the original company of The Book of Mormon. After covering 11 roles as the Ugandan Male swing from 2011-2019, he then took over the role of Mafala Hatimbi on the Australia/New Zealand tour. Other credits include Purlie, Ragtime, The Full Monty, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Color Purple, and Little Shop of Horrors. In addition to theater interests, Tyson is a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter who holds a master’s degree from Harvard University. None of this would have been possible without the love, support and transport of his sister Tanya. Honoring the memory of familial ancestors June, Shaa and parents William and Monserrate. Represented by Firestarter Entertainment. 15 years, something incredible!

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Clark
Johnsen

Clark Johnsen is thrilled to return to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre as a member of the original Broadway company of The Book of Mormon, and as a bona-fide returned missionary (Culiacan, Mexico 1996-98) and former member of the LDS church. Broadway credits include The Book of Mormon (original cast and cast album), The Addams Family (original cast and cast album), and La Cage aux Folles (2004 Broadway revival). Touring credits include Mary Poppins (1st National), Mamma Mia! Las Vegas, 42nd Street (Moscow, Russia and 1st National US), and High School Musical (1st National). Since leaving The Book of Mormon in 2014, Clark has embarked on a remarkable second act — trading the stage for a career in medicine. He earned his medical degree in 2018 from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was the class valedictorian and completed his residency training in psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital–Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was honored as Chief Resident and now holds a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. He has continued his postgraduate training as a senior candidate at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. Clark's clinical and academic work focuses on treatment and research of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and somatoform disorders, focusing specifically on LGBTQI+ mental health, and the psychology of individuals from deeply religious backgrounds. He has published peer-reviewed research in journals including Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry, Epilepsy & Behavior and the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, and he has presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Conference. His most recent publication, on therapist self-disclosure, appeared in the Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice (2025). Clark holds a New York State medical license and is a Board-Certified psychiatrist (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and currently runs a solo private practice in New York City. More at drclarkjohnsen.com. In addition, Clark and his wonderful husband Matt Cipolla have had the privilege of welcoming two beautiful and energetic sons into their lives: Mark and Grant (6 and 3, respectively). You boys are the light of our lives, and your baba would not be who I am without your love and support. I also want to shout out the original cast and creative team of The Book of Mormon. Being part of the creation of this unforgettable show with all of you is the realization of a childhood dream - I love you all! HELLO!!!

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John Eric
Parker

Broadway/NY: Memphis, All Shook Up, Rent, The Wiz (Encores!), The Body Beautiful, Jerry Springer (Carnegie Hall). Regional: Annie (Daddy Warbucks), The Overwhelming, Intimate Apparel, Once on This Island, Chess. TV/Film: “Tales of the City,” “Patriot Act” (both Netflix); Frozen. John Eric is also the Membership Director of Broadway Inspirational Voices.

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Nic Rouleau

Nic Rouleau is thrilled to return for Magical Mormon Mystery Week! Nic starred as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon for over 2,600 performances on Broadway, on the West End in London, and in Chicago. Other credits include Cornelius in the National Tour of Hello, Dolly! starring Betty Buckley and Emmett in the National Tour of Legally Blonde. On television, Nic can be seen as Tyler Hawkins in the Showtime series “Uncoupled” starring Neil Patrick Harris and as Daddy's Boy in “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix). He was a featured performer at “The 66th Annual Tony Awards” in 2012 on CBS and can be seen on the recent PBS Concert Series, “Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration” streaming now. @nicrouleau 

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Benjamin
Schrader

Ben is excited to return and celebrate The Book of Mormon with his fellow original Broadway castmates. His Broadway and tour credits include Avenue Q, Ragtime, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Big River, among others. In addition to his performing career, Ben is a creative director and experience designer with Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment. His projects include the opening of Avengers Campus at The Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line’s immersive Indiana Jones and MARVEL experiences, and Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. He also serves as a practical magic and illusion consultant for research and development initiatives within Walt Disney Imagineering. Beyond Disney, Ben has advised on high-profile creative ventures across entertainment and location-based experiences. This includes serving as a creative consultant for the reimagining of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Casa Bonita in Denver and co-creating LEGERDEMAIN, a magic speakeasy at The Venetian Resort. Additionally, Ben has been a headlining magician at The Magic Castle in Hollywood and is a professional puppeteer, collaborating with The Jim Henson Company on various television projects, and regularly performing in Brian Henson's Puppet Up! - Uncensored.

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Michael James
Scott

Michael James Scott stars as Nurse Dubois in the ABC revival of the iconic TV series “Scrubs,” marking an exciting new chapter for the multi-hyphenate performer. He also steps into the pop music spotlight with his debut single “Brighter,” a feel-good, high-energy anthem inspired by his hometown of Orlando. The track serves as a love letter to the city that shaped him—where he first discovered his voice and artistry—and is co-written and produced by Grammy-nominated hitmaker Sean Douglas, whose credits include more than 20 RIAA platinum certifications and over 4 billion Spotify streams. Scott is perhaps best known for his record-breaking turn as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, where he became the longest-running actor to play the role. His electrifying performance has taken him around the world, including productions in London and on the North American tour, and originating the role in Australia—earning him the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. A dynamic and magnetic presence on stage, Scott originated the fan-favorite role of the Minstrel in Something Rotten! and Dr. Gotswana (“The Maggots Guy”) in the Tony Award-winning The Book of Mormon. His Broadway credits also include Mamma Mia!, Tarzan, All Shook Up, The Pirate Queen, Elf, and Hair–where he later brought his talents to the West End as both a performer and associate choreographer. His career spans stages across the globe—from Carnegie Hall to major regional theaters and international productions—including the original Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys and Shrek the Musical at The Muny. On screen, he has appeared in “Black Monday,” “The Carrie Diaries,” and across major national broadcasts including the Tony Awards, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show. Michael is the featured voice of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish national campaign,

performing his soaring rendition of the iconic “A Dream Is a Wish.” A Grammy-nominated

vocalist with undeniable star power, he has been a standout member of the critically acclaimed

Broadway Boys and Broadway Inspirational Voices, and his voice can be heard across numerous

original Broadway cast recordings and studio albums, including The Broadway Boys’ Lullaby of

Broadway. His hit holiday album, A Fierce Christmas, has become a seasonal staple—cementing his status as a dynamic recording artist and continuing to captivate audiences across stage, screen, and now, the music charts. To learn more about Michael, visit www.michaeljamesscott.com or follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @iamMJScott.

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Brian
Sears

Brian Sears is thrilled the jeans still fit and is overjoyed to be returning to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre after multiple stints in Mormon from 2011 to 2022! Broadway/West End: The Book of Mormon, Merrily We Roll Along, Lend Me a Tenor, Finian’s Rainbow, All Shook Up, and Grease. Television: "Kevin Can Wait," "FBI," and "Law & Order: SVU." After moving away from acting, Brian has remained in theatre as a co-producer, forming JMB Collective, a collaboration between dear friends uniting decades of Tony Award-winning producing and performing experience, with credits including Schmigadoon!, Every Brilliant Thing, All Out, and Sinatra (West End).  Today, Brian's primary focus is Sunbound, a fintech startup on a mission to transform senior living. He is proud to spend his days championing the people at the heart of that world, the residents and the caregivers, who deserve nothing short of an elevated level of care. Much love to Jen, Nora, Ru, and Fern.

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Jason Michael
Snow

Film/TV: “Black Monday” (Showtime), “The Big Leap” (Fox), “Special” (Netflix), “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” (FX), “This Is Us” (NBC). Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast), The Spongebob Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording), South Pacific (Lincoln Center & PBS Broadcast), Xanadu (1st National Tour). LA Theater: Sunday in the Park with George (Pasadena Playhouse), The Holiday Spectacular (Pasadena Playhouse), Psycho Beach Party (The Matrix Theater). Animation: Disney’s Frozen, and the Emmy-Nominated episode of “South Park,” “You’re Not Yelping.” YouTube: “Gaston(with Nick Adams), “You’re Nothing Without Me” (with Gregory Nabours). Writing: Booked!, Murder in the Manor, Out of Time, Red Hot (Virgin Voyages Cruise Lines). Directing: Drag: The Musical (Associate Dir., New World Stages), The Goats of Brentwood (Hudson Theater LA).

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Lawrence
Stallings

Lawrence Stallings is thrilled to step back onstage with the original cast of this one-of-a-kind show. Broadway credits include: The Book of Mormon (OBC), Hair, and Passing Strange (OBC). Other Credits: American Rot; Goddess; My Mañana Comes; Family Album; The Best of Both Worlds; Sizwe Bansi is Dead; and From My Hometown. Lawrence has brought icons Robert Johnson and Sam Cooke to life onstage in the one-man shows Me and The Devil and Sam Cooke: Forever Mr. Soul, respectively. Film and TV: “Crutch,” “The Rebound,” Couples Therapy, “Black Face,” A Boy Like That, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Diagnosis X,” and “Dirty White.” Lawrence has produced and starred in two web series: “Circling The Drain” and “I Take Thee Zoe” and has begun to dabble in directing, making his New York City directorial debut with The Art of Killin' It: An Immersive Bipoc Murder Mystery. Lawrence also just wrapped directing a short film due out later this year. @imstallings

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Cody Jamison
Strand

Cody Jamison Strand has played Elder Cunningham across the US, Canada, London, and for over a decade on Broadway. His television credits include “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Dickinson.” You can now find him on YouTube with other Mormon alum @CodyCobbler.

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Rema
Webb

Rema Webb last appeared as Hannah in Come From Away at Papermill Playhouse and as Mayor Maggie in Bat Boy at City Center. Broadway Credits: Chicago, Hell’s Kitchen, Fat Ham, The Music Man, Escape to Margaritaville, The Color Purple, Violet, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, and Ragtime. Off-Broadway & Regional credits: Children of Eden, The 12, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Little Shop of Horrors, Unmasked, The Cradle Will Rock, The Colored Museum, A New Brain, Being Alive. Film/TV: “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel,” “Central Park,” “Murphy Brown” (reboot), First Born, Beloved, Sudden Death. Rema's life’s work is teaching and mentoring young people. She is the Founder/Executive Director of Broadway Performing Arts Training Program. On Broadway is a premier performing arts education program that provides audition prep, acting, singing & dance classes to young people ages 10 to 17. Register for the Summer 2026 Program (July 6th-August 8th). @https://www.onbroadwaypatp.org/

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Maia Nkenge
Wilson

Maia Nkenge Wilson is thrilled to return to The Book of Mormon for Mystery Week as an original cast member after nearly ten years with the production. A proud Spelman alumna, Maia’s Broadway credits include Waitress, The Book of Mormon, Shrek The Musical, 9 to 5, The Color Purple, and Rent. Her film credits include Brittany Runs a Marathon, Top Five, and Disney’s Frozen II and Frozen. She also co-wrote the music for The Rhythm of Love, winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2024 Atlanta Fringe Festival. Based in Atlanta, Maia continues to share her gifts as a performer, educator, songwriter, and healing arts practitioner. With gratitude to family, friends, and the audiences who have been part of this extraordinary journey. Love you Daisy and Revelation.