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The book of mormon focuses on struggles of organized religion as it is challenged by very real struggles of this remote village. The 10 best restaurants near the book of mormon, chicago. Two hours and 30 minutes with an intermission back by popular demand, the book of mormon returns for a sevenweek limited engagement, june 29 august 14, 2016, at the privatebank theatre 18 west monroe. The book of mormon, now five years old, has returned to chicago for second time in two years, still wildly popular, but more of a known entity. The book of mormon in new york eugene oneill theatre.
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