Electrical Fire at Broadway Theater Closes ‘Book of Mormon’ Indefinitely
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- An electrical fire on Monday morning caused significant damage to the Eugene O’Neill Theater, home to the Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon,” forcing the theater to close for an indefinite period.
- The fire, which started in an electrical room on the fourth floor and spread towards the roof, required a large emergency response involving 192 firefighters and EMS personnel.
- One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized, but all theater personnel were accounted for, and the fire was declared under control by 12:17 p.m.
- The damage includes substantial harm to the electrical room and some water damage, with the building now awaiting inspection by the Department of Buildings before reopening.
- “The Book of Mormon” and the theater’s owner, Ambassador Theater Group, are assessing the full extent of the damage and will announce any disruptions to performances as soon as possible.
