US EditionElectrical fire forces closure of Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’
More than 60 FDNY units responded as smoke poured from the roof, and officials said the theater was evacuated with no injuries reported.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, a 3-alarm fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York around 10 a.m., prompting a massive response from the New York Fire Department. The blaze caused substantial damage to the historic venue.
- Since 2011, the 1,108-seat Eugene O'Neill Theatre has hosted the long-running musical 'The Book of Mormon.' Owned by ATG Entertainment, the 1925 venue is a designated New York City landmark that previously housed productions like 'Spring Awakening.'
- More than 60 FDNY units and nearly 200 first responders battled the fire, which originated in an electrical room. New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David Simms reported one firefighter suffered minor injuries during the operation.
- Everyone was safely removed from the building, according to ATG Entertainment. It remains unclear how long the theater will be closed, though the next scheduled performance is Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- The New York Fire Department is investigating the cause, which remains under investigation as crews assess substantial damage to the fourth floor and lighting equipment. Emergency response disrupted traffic near 49th Street and Eighth Avenue throughout the morning.
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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – ‘The Book of Mormon’ performances will be canceled after a fire broke out at a Broadway theater Monday morning, a spokesperson said. Performances at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre are canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ticket-holders will be notified directly for exchanges or refunds. The fire broke out at the theater [...]
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Broadway theater blaze forces 'Book of Mormon' to close
A blaze caused major damage Monday to Broadway's storied Eugene O'Neill Theater, forcing it to close for repairs and halting its run of the smash hit musical "The Book of Mormon," the New York fire department said.
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