Andrew Rannells & Josh Gad look back on 15 years of ‘Book of Mormon’

*The Book of Mormon* celebrates its 15th anniversary on Broadway, reuniting original stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad to examine the musical’s enduring legacy and their own artistic trajectories. The show’s unique blend of satire and sincerity challenges audiences to find meaning amidst absurdity, a balance that remains central to its longevity. Rannells and Gad detail the physical and vocal rigors of their roles, noting the "muscle memory" that enabled their return to these characters years later. Beyond the stage, they provide candid, deeply personal accounts of how their respective Catholic and Jewish upbringings shaped their perspectives on faith and institutional hypocrisy. Their shared history, from the show's inception to their simultaneous departure for television, illustrates the inherent tension between professional ambition and the rare, fleeting nature of a theatrical phenomenon.