The Book of Mormon in Valencia: 28 Shows, Some Nearly Sold Out

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On November 7, “The Book of Mormon” arrives in Valencia – at the centrally located historic Teatro Olympia. This marks the start of the Spain tour for the hit musical, which previously staged more than 1,000 performances across three seasons in Madrid, attracting around 500,000 spectators.

For you as a musical fan, that means demand for tickets in Valencia has already risen sharply. For some of the 28 planned performances, tickets are nearly sold out. Theater management has therefore extended the schedule by one week.

Why Valencia Extended the Tour by a Week

The situation is clear: The November 7 opening was a success, and ticket demand exceeded the organizers' expectations. As a result, the schedule was expanded. The initially shorter run has been extended by one week, with performances now continuing through November 29.

The Teatro Olympia is located in the center of Valencia and is one of the city's long-established theaters. This is precisely where the musical's Spanish tour now begins. The fact that several performances are nearly sold out underscores the success the production achieved previously in Madrid.

The news is therefore interesting on two levels: On the one hand, the tour begins on a specific date in Valencia. On the other hand, the extended run immediately confirms that audiences are embracing the musical. ABC.es reports on strong ticket demand and the additional dates through the end of November.

What the Madrid Figures Reveal About the Musical

The opening in Valencia builds on a clear success in Madrid. Across three seasons in Madrid, the musical staged more than 1,000 performances that were seen by around 500,000 spectators. The show is therefore no secret in Spain, but a proven audience success.

Its distinctive quality lies in its irreverent humor. However, reports do not describe the plot or characters of the original production in greater detail. What is certain is that the American original premiered in 2011, created by the creators of “South Park.” The Spanish production is directed by David Serrano, who is already highly experienced in musicals.

The stage version was also honored as the Best Musical of 2024. For audiences in Valencia, that means an experienced staging of an internationally successful work – and the beginning of the tour at precisely the moment when tickets are becoming scarce.

What the November 7 Opening Means for Visitors

Anyone wishing to see “The Book of Mormon” in Valencia should keep an eye on the opening date and the extended run. The performances run from November 7 through at least November 29. Among the 28 performances, individual dates are already nearly sold out.

Those hoping to secure tickets would be well advised not to wait too long. At the same time, the extension makes one thing clear: Yes, the Spain tour is going down well in Valencia. Whether a visit is worthwhile for you depends primarily on whether you enjoy this musical and its deliberately provocative humor.

Why the Teatro Olympia Is Now in the Spotlight

The anticipated rush of audiences affects not just the 28 performances. For several weeks, the historic theater in the center of Valencia will serve as the venue for a musical that has already been performed more than 1,000 times in Madrid. The success there, the nearly sold-out Valencia dates and the extension through November 29 create a clear picture: “The Book of Mormon” is not beginning its Spanish tour on thin ice.

For anyone who still wants to experience the musical in Valencia, tickets are scarce from November 7 onward. Those planning now should keep their preferred date in mind – and take advantage of the additional week as an opportunity.