Jeremy Stahl salutes Matt and Trey:
The Book of Mormon has since won nine Tony Awards, including best musical. Parker's
four wins ties the record for most Tonys won in a single night. It has also become the most expensive ticket in Broadway history, and is virtually sold out through 2011. Rewind just three years ago to when the recession was entering full swing: Broadway experienced a particularly harsh winter that resulted in 15 show closings in six weeks, theaters were struggling to fill half of their seats, and producers were opting to take shows to Beijing over New York. Now in 2011, while other industries continue to be battered by the still-feeble economy, Broadway is thriving with a record $1.1 billion in gross receipts this past season.
Stahl also sees an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) in the making. My rave review here.
The Dish 