Mormon Miracle Pageant, Manti, Utah

June 15–17, 20–24

Lit by stars, the Mormon Miracle Pageant takes place at the foot of the Manti Utah Temple, weaving the Restoration of the gospel, the witness of the Book of Mormon, and the journey of the faithful pioneers to Sanpete Valley. Beginning with the story of Joseph Smith, the pageant follows those who believed through persecution, Joseph Smith’s martyrdom, and the sacrifices on the journey west. A cast of more than 500 reenacts the events, in addition to the appearance of Christ to the people of the Americas.

Nauvoo Pageant, Nauvoo, Illinois

July 7–August 4 Rewritten just last year, the pageant is an outdoor musical drama that celebrates the restored gospel, the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith, and the legacy of early Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo. Stretching almost an entire month, the performances take place nightly Tuesday through Saturday, with pre-show activities beginning at 7:00 p.m. Historical vignettes take place throughout the day in Old Nauvoo.

Hill Cumorah Pageant: America's Witness for Christ, Palmyra, New York

July 14–15, 18–22

Earthquakes, lightning, and seven sound stages add to a setting from America's past. The pageant portrays the account of a group of people who left Jerusalem about 600 B.C. and were guided to what is now the American continent. Actors depict events leading up to Christ visiting the Americas, and the history of the people contained on the golden plates, deposited in the Hill Cumorah approximately A.D. 420 by Moroni. He returns as an angel in 1827 to deliver the gold plates to Joseph Smith, who translates them through the power of God. The pageant is a testimony of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the World.

Oakland Temple Pageant, Oakland, California

July 18–22, 25–29

July 22 and 29 (matinees)

Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, a 450-voice balcony chorus, actors, soloists, a stage chorus, and dancers. This multi-talented cast reenacts the history of God's Church on earth, beginning with the life and teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and discovering the challenges of Joseph Smith Jr. and others faced by instruments in the Restoration of God's Church and lost truths.

Castle Valley Pageant, Castle Dale, Utah

August 3–5, 8–12

A homespun pioneer pageant where actors portray individuals who left established homes and farms to homestead new territory. The first performance of the Castle Valley Pageant occurred in August 1978, and has since grown from a small production into a spectacular event, performed in an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 4,000. At the Pioneer Village, a new feature presented before the pageant begins, learn about the crafts necessary for a pioneer settlement to survive, such as blacksmithing, farming with horse-drawn implements, weaving, and spinning.

Clarkston Pageant—Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew, Clarkston, Utah

August 4–5, 8–12, 15–18

Showcasing the life of Martin Harris, this pageant shows how he risked his reputation and fortune to finance the first printing of the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. One of three men who were privileged to see the angel Moroni, he saw and handled the gold plates and bore witness that the record was true and had been translated correctly. This experience changed Harris's life forever. Not only had he heard the voice of the Lord, but also he was given the charge to declare the divine origin of the Book of Mormon to all. This he did faithfully for the rest of his life. Experience Martin Harris's journey of trial and testimony as he bears witness of the Book of Mormon.