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Broadway's Book of Mormon Shuts Down After Fire
A fire has forced the closure of Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon' until May 17. Discover the extent of the damage and what this means for ticket holders.
Fire Forces Closure of Iconic Musical
The beloved Broadway show, 'The Book of Mormon,' will remain closed until May 17 due to an electrical fire that caused significant damage to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The fire, which broke out on May 4, primarily affected the fourth floor and a backroom filled with lighting equipment.
Ticket holders for the canceled performances will be contacted for refunds or rescheduling options. Both ATG Entertainment and the production team are collaborating with industry professionals to assess and repair the damage, expressing gratitude to the firefighters for their swift response.
- Key details about the incident:
- Fire started in an electrical room.
- Substantial damage reported.
- Water damage also noted.
- Over 5,000 performances since 2011.