‘Book of Mormon’ cast honors Mulvaney, Anheuser-Busch on can.

The Book of Mormon Cast Celebrates Former Member’s Viral Video with Bud Light

Members of the Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon” recently celebrated former cast member Dylan Mulvaney’s association with Bud Light in a viral video. The video shows the cast brandishing cans of the beer and sending their love and support to Mulvaney.

Mulvaney’s Journey to Broadway

Mulvaney played Elder White in the Broadway musical after graduating from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in 2019. However, Mulvaney’s journey to Broadway was not without its challenges. In a September 2022 Elle article, Mulvaney revealed that they struggled to fit the mold of the industry and be masculine. It wasn’t until landing a role in “The Book of Mormon” that Mulvaney found success, but at the expense of discovering their true gender identity.

“As a kid, Breakfast at Tiffany’s was my favorite movie in the entire world,” Mulvaney continued. “At Catholic school, I would see all the girls get their Tiffany jewelry at Christmastime, and I’d be so jealous. But growing up as a boy, I couldn’t ask my parents for something from Tiffany’s; it didn’t make sense to fit the social norm. So this year, when I booked my first big hosting gig during Pride month, I told myself, I deserve that Tiffany necklace.”

About “The Book of Mormon”

“The Book of Mormon,” written by “South Park” creators Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and composer Robert Lopez, debuted on Broadway in 2011 and won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical tells the story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to Africa, where they attempt to convert the natives. The show includes songs such as “Hasa Diga Eebowai,” (translated as “F*** you, God”) and a scene where one of the Mormon missionaries has The Book of Mormon removed from his rectum.

The Backlash Against Bud Light

The backlash against Bud Light was catalyzed when the company sent Mulvaney a can of beer with Mulvaney’s face on it as part of an ad partnership. Mulvaney posted a TikTok video with that can of Bud Light, celebrating 365 days of “being a woman.” A subsequent video showed Mulvaney in a bikini while sitting in a bathtub drinking a Bud Light beer.

The Book of Mormon Cast Sends Their Love

Despite the backlash, the cast of “The Book of Mormon” showed their support for Mulvaney in the viral video. “Hi Dylan!” an actor from the show said gleefully. “Just wanted to let you know that your friends from ‘The Book of Mormon’ love and support you, are SO proud of you.” Turning to Anheuser-Busch, the actor declaimed, “And for Anheuser-Busch, we are really proud of YOU for making an American Superstar on your can! Love Ya!”

• Members of “The Book of Mormon” celebrated former cast member Dylan Mulvaney’s association with Bud Light in a viral video.
• Mulvaney struggled to fit the mold of the industry and be masculine before landing a role in the musical.
• “The Book of Mormon” debuted on Broadway in 2011 and won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
• The backlash against Bud Light was catalyzed when the company sent Mulvaney a can of beer with Mulvaney’s face on it as part of an ad partnership.
• The cast of “The Book of Mormon” showed their support for Mulvaney in the viral video.