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Updated · NPR · Jun 8
Rannells, Gad Reunite for Book of Mormon's 15th Anniversary at 2026 Tony Awards
Updated
Updated · NPR · Jun 8

Rannells, Gad Reunite for Book of Mormon's 15th Anniversary at 2026 Tony Awards

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 8

Summary

  • Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad returned to the Tony Awards stage as Mormon missionaries, marking 15 years since "The Book of Mormon" debuted on Broadway.
  • The reunion performance brought back the show's original stars for a "Hello!" callback tied directly to the musical's anniversary celebration.
  • Their appearance turned the 2026 Tonys into a milestone moment for one of Broadway's defining hit musicals, underscoring the show's lasting cultural and theatrical impact.

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