NYC Department of Buildings Issues Full Vacate Order at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Following Fire
BroadwayWorld • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a Full Vacate Order for the Eugene O'Neill Theatre at 230 West 49th Street following a three-alarm fire on May 4, 2026, which caused heavy damage to the spotlight room and roof.
- Fire damage also affected the adjacent hotel at 224 West 49th Street, leading to a Partial Vacate Order for rooms 509 and 510 on the fifth floor.
- The fire originated in an electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors, with additional fire found between the fifth floor and the roof; one firefighter was injured in the response.
- The Book of Mormon, currently running at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, has canceled performances on May 5 and 6 and is working with theatre owners and authorities to assess the damage, with no timeline announced for reopening.
- The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, designed by Herbert J. Krapp and operated by ATG Entertainment, has housed The Book of Mormon since its opening in 2011, celebrating its 15th anniversary earlier this year.
