POLISCOPE
Back to feed
NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 2, 2026Miami-Dade County

Original Broadway cast members Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley return to 'The Book of Mormon'

Photo: WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed

Original co-stars Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley have returned to Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon” in their original roles for a limited run lasting until Jan. 17. The production features minor script tweaks made during the pandemic, including giving James' character, Nabulungi, increased agency at the end of the show. The actors are performing in the musical for the first time since leaving in 2013.

BroadwayTheaterArts and Entertainment
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed

Why It Matters

Two Tony-winning original cast members are rejoining a long-running Broadway production after 12 years, highlighting a broader industry trend of original actors returning to milestone shows.

Key Facts

  • Original co-stars Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley returned to Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon' for the first time in 12 years.
  • The actors will perform in their old roles until Jan. 17.
  • During the pandemic shutdown, creators made minor script updates, including giving James' character Nabulungi more agency at the end of the show.
  • Both actors performed their roles well over 800 times during their original run.
  • Their return coincides with a wider trend of original cast members returning to long-running Broadway shows.
  • O'Malley co-founded the gay rights group Broadway Impact and performs the song 'Turn It Off'.

Who's Mentioned

PersonRobert Lopez“Co-creator of 'The Book of Mormon'”PersonChristopher Jackson“Actor who returned to 'Hamilton'”PersonLeslie Odom Jr.“Actor who returned to 'Hamilton'”PersonNikki M. James“Original co-star returning to 'The Book of Mormon'”locationEugene O’Neill Theatre“Broadway theater hosting 'The Book of Mormon'”PersonMatt Stone“Co-creator of 'The Book of Mormon'”PersonTrey Parker“Co-creator of 'The Book of Mormon'”PersonAaron Tveit“Actor who returned to 'Moulin Rouge'”PersonGavin Creel“Late actor honored with a headshot in the dressing room”PersonBarack Obama“U.S. President at the time the actors previously left the show”PersonRory O’Malley“Original co-star returning to 'The Book of Mormon'”