‘The Book of Mormon’ Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Book of Mormon" has canceled performances through May 17 due to fire damage at the Eugene O'Neill Theater in New York, where it has run for 15 years.
- The fire, caused by an electrical issue in the theater's lighting booth, led to a full vacate order for the building and partial orders for an adjoining hotel; no serious injuries were reported.
- The producers and theater owners will provide an update next week on when performances may resume, with the show missing at least two weeks of scheduled shows.
- The musical planned to celebrate its 15th anniversary in June with special events featuring original cast members and creators, but these plans are now uncertain.
- "The Book of Mormon" is one of Broadway's longest-running shows, having grossed $885 million from over 5,600 performances, and it also continues to run internationally.
