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Shows Like ‘Sister Act’ and ‘Priscilla’ Struggle on Broadway

While “The Book of Mormon” sets records, lesser-known musicals are seeking ways to draw an audience.

 

3 Tony-winning shows deal with AIDS and war _ but ‘The Book of Mormon’ laughs to 9 wins

3 Tony-winning shows deal with AIDS and war _ but ‘The Book of Mormon’ laughs to 9 wins

“The Book of Mormon” took home nine Tonys on Sunday — including the prize for best musical — propelled by a so-offensive-its-funny look at two naive missionaries who arrive in Uganda and find misery, gun-toting warlords, villages infected with HIV and people considering having sex with babies as a cure.

 

'The Book of Mormon' leads Tony Award nominations

"The Book of Mormon" nabbed a leading 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday morning, earning the profane musical nods for best musical, best book of a musical, best original score, two leading actor spots and two featured actor nominations.

 

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