Mormons, Musical Theater, and the Public Arena of Doubt

The article surveys Mormonism's apparent uncertain relationship with musical theater, how Mormons got into it, and how they may never get out. Topics discussed include theatricality and Mormon beginnings, how Mormonism has been integrated into musical theater, and the Mormons who make musicals....

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Published in:Dialogue
Main Author: Johnson, Jake (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Foundation 2015
In: Dialogue
RelBib Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
KDH Christian sects
Further subjects:B Mormons
B MUSICAL theater
B Musicals
B PROPHETS (Mormon theology)
B Mormon Church
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:The article surveys Mormonism's apparent uncertain relationship with musical theater, how Mormons got into it, and how they may never get out. Topics discussed include theatricality and Mormon beginnings, how Mormonism has been integrated into musical theater, and the Mormons who make musicals. It also details the enactment of Mormonism through musicals.
Contains:Enthalten in: Dialogue
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5406/dialjmormthou.48.4.0089