"The Book of Mormon" returns to Shea's Buffalo this week. The show broke records two-years ago with the Buffalo audience. WBFO'S Eileen Buckley talks with Shea's President Tony Conte about why the Broadway hit is so popular in this community and its one-week return for eight-shows.
"Buffalo must like 'South Park', I guess," said Conte. "It's a great show with really a great message about finding yourself. But it's down it with kind of the South Park humor. It's all tongue and cheek."
"The Book of Mormon" is the creation of Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the creators of the nominated series "South Park".
The Broadway hit is winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best score.
Conte said they survey Shea's patrons and "The Book of Mormon" was listed.
"And we listen. We do it for an absolute reason," noted Conte
There are still tickets available for this week's performances, but Conte said they are seeing very strong attendance. "It's selling very, very strong for a second run show," said Conte.
