Andrew Rannells, left, and the cast of "The Book of Mormon" perform during the 65th annual Tony Awards, Sunday, June 12, 2011 in New York.
Jeff Christensen, Associated Press
NEW YORK — "The Book of Mormon" has won the Tony Award for best musical.
A critical and box-office darling, the show was the favorite to take home the night's biggest crown thanks to a story and song that both poked fun and honored Broadway's history.
About two Mormon missionaries who find more than they bargain for in Uganda, the musical was written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of Comedy Central's irreverent "South Park," and Robert Lopez, co-creator of the equally irreverent Tony Award-winning musical "Avenue Q."
It beat out "Catch Me If You Can," ''The Scottsboro Boys" and "Sister Act."
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I saw the show a few weeks ago. It was great.
The CTORS who played missionaries have awesome voices and great personalities.
The musical album is $2 on Amazon. My returned missionary son loved the songs, but I warned him More..