Tagged with "Arts and Entertainment"
In Book of Mormon musical, a Mormon finds something to love
MR says: A very good review and valuable perspective. I appreciated both the error and truth of the play that she pointed out near the end of the review. Last Thursday night I zipped up my going-out boots and drove through fat snowflakes to the Fox theater. The touring production of the 2011...
'The Work and the Glory' director talks movies and stories that matter
MR says: The famous Mormon director (including movies like *The Work and the Glory* and *17 Miracles* and the famous short LDS film *On the Way Home*) talks about his time in filmmaking. T.C. Christensen’s career in filmmaking evidently started with his favorite food. “I was probably sitting on the...
Trip to Hill Cumorah influenced 'Book of Mormon' Musical
MR says: The creators of the musical visited the Hill Cumorah Pageant before writing the show. This article actually has some great commentary from a local stake president. My favorite (pertaining to the show poking fun at missionaries): "Almost with exception, the first thing [missionaries] say is ‘I love those people [I served].’ . . . I don’t mind people having fun, even at our expense, but I wish they knew more about that part of it.”
Mormon father-son team sets out to win third leg of 'The Amazing Race' with one on crutches
MR says: How exciting! Did you know this reality show had a Mormon duo this season? Salt Lake father-son team Dave and Connor O’Leary successfully raced through airports, a river in a jet boat, muddy trails on ATVs and navigating winding roads in New Zealand while Dave was on crutches with a leg injury in...
Meet the Mormon musician who's mixing gospel, blues and country to redefine traditional hymns
MR says: Simply awesome (and fresh) arrangements of traditional hymns. Click through to the full story to hear a few examples. Led by guitarist Mark Abernathy, The Sabre Rattlers is a unique music initiative that features a rotating pool of performers — individuals who collectively invoke a wide array of...
BYU's Noteworthy sings David Guetta ft. Usher "Without You" / Mumford & Sons "I Will Wait" A Cappella
MR says: Pretty amazing how great this sounds with no instruments but their voices.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir posts Sandy Hook tribute video
MR says: In time for Sunday viewing - the full episode of Music and the Spoken Word that was performed as a memorial for those lost at Sandy Hook. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's YouTube channel recently posted the entire half hour Sandy Hook tribute that was performed Jan. 6 during "Music and the Spoken...
Video: Les Mis' One Day More (Missionary Parody)
MR says: Brilliant. Clever and funny (and I still couldn't help getting goosebumps from this beautiful song). Description from YouTube: "This is merely a song visually altered to describe the story of a missionary (Adam Tanner) who receives his mission call and must say goodbye to his needy BYU...
Documentarian who made 'The Mormons' fascinated with Joseph Smith
MR says: An interesting story of how the maker of *The Mormons* says she "fell in love" with Joseph Smith. Jane Barnes is not a household name among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the record, she’s the woman who put together the documentary called “The Mormons” that...
Best-selling Mormon author shares story — and his cellphone number
MR says: Very daring of Jason Wright! He's eager to connect with his fans. Several years ago I appeared on Glenn Beck's television program to discuss my novel, “The Wednesday Letters.” Much to Beck’s astonishment, I chose to share my cellphone number on air with his audience. I invited them to call and...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir's contest-winning guest conductor redeems his prize
MR says: What a cool opportunity! This man won a guest conductor contest last year after he submitted a video. A lifelong musician who won a contest redeemed his prize Sunday as he served as a guest conductor for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during their Music and the Spoken Word program. Justin Lewis won...
Video: LDS Piano Guys Cover Taylor Swift's 'Begin Again'
MR says: I get all excited when another one of their videos comes out because it means my ears will be extra happy for a few minutes.
5-year-olds in Mormon boy-band hit YouTube (+ video)
MR says: A TRUE boy band. Pretty cute (and with a moral in the story behind the video). You've probably heard of Harry, Niall, Louis, Zayn and Liam — and if you haven't, ask any teenage girl. But the boy band that may have a hit record 15 years from now is YouTube's latest, Five and Fresh....
Mormon mother on 'Survivor: Caramoan' plans to change her game this season
MR says: Good luck to this Mormon mom of six. She says she hopes to be able to represent her religion well; we hope so, too! For years, all Dawn Meehan wanted was a shot at playing the game of “Survivor,” to outwit, outlast and outplay other castaways and win a $1 million prize. She started applying...
'Next Great Baker' finalist's Mormon faith on display
MR says: For a baking show, it's certainly provided ample opportunities for Jen Kwapinski to live what she believes. Buddy Valastro, star of "Cake Boss" and host of TLC's "Next Great Baker" reality TV show, has contestants take on tough challenges to see if they have what it takes to work at the famous...
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