Frances Barber at The Book of Mormon Premiere

The speaker describes an extraordinary musical seen in New York, highlighting its shocking and sensational nature, largely due to the creators of South Park. They discuss cultural acceptance, comparing it to Monty Python's past work, and express hope for the musical's success on Broadway.

What did the speaker find astonishing about the musical theatre piece they saw?

• The involvement of famous actors

• The innovative stage design

• The creators' bold approach

• The historical accuracy

How did the speaker feel about the shock value of the theatre piece?

• They found it quite boring

• They thought it was predictable

• They were more shocked than expected

• They were not surprised at all

What question does the speaker raise about societal acceptance?

• Whether society is more accepting now

• If theatre is becoming less popular

• Whether musicals are too long

• If actors are overpaid

What does the speaker compare the current theatre piece to?

• A Shakespearean play

• A modern art exhibition

• A classical music concert

• Monty Python's work

According to the speaker, what did Monty Python do many years ago?

• Set a standard for acceptable humor

• Create a new genre of music

• Invent a new form of dance

• Develop a new language