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The Book of Mormon’ Adds Jeffrey Epstein Joke in 15th-Anniversary Update

Stone and Parker told the audience it was a three-month rewrite unveiled for the first time that night.

Overview

  • The revision appears in the act-one number “Spooky Mormon Hell Dream,” which now names Jeffrey Epstein instead of Jeffrey Dahmer.
  • Trey Parker told attendees they were the first to see the new line and said the team spent three months on the rewrite.
  • Matt Stone addressed the crowd after the performance and directly referenced the Epstein joke onstage.
  • Reporting links the change to the creators’ history of provocative satire and earlier pushback over South Park’s Trump portrayals, including reported legal threats.
  • The production has also promoted a June “Magical Mormon Mystery Week” featuring appearances by Parker, Stone, composer Robert Lopez, and original cast members.