Electrical fire to keep theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon' closed through May 17
Summary
A fire in an electrical room forced the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in New York to close until May 17. This closure means the musical "The Book of Mormon" will cancel all shows during this time while repairs are made.Key Facts
- The fire occurred on May 4, 2026, mainly damaging the fourth floor and a backstage area of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
- Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the fire.
- The cause of the fire is still unknown.
- "The Book of Mormon" has been playing at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre since 2011 with over 5,000 performances.
- The theater has hosted other famous shows like “Sweeney Todd” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”
- Tickets for canceled shows will be refunded or can be rescheduled.
- ATG Entertainment and the musical’s team are working with experts to repair the damage.
- The theater first opened in 1925.
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