NEW YORK — Broadway’s popular musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ has suspended all shows until May 17 following fire damage at its Manhattan theater.
All performances have been called off through Sunday, May 17. Those who purchased tickets for affected shows will receive contact from their ticket vendor regarding refunds or rescheduling options.
In a joint statement released Wednesday, ATG Entertainment and ‘The Book of Mormon’ production said they are collaborating with construction specialists to complete necessary building restoration work. The organizations expressed gratitude to firefighters and first responders for their courage and rapid response.
The fire started May 4 in an electrical control room and caused significant harm to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David Simms reported. Investigators have not yet determined what sparked the blaze. According to the statement, fire crews were alerted immediately, arrived within minutes, and successfully put out the flames.
Simms explained that most damage occurred on the theater’s fourth level and in a back area housing lighting systems and hanging light fixtures. Water damage also occurred during firefighting efforts.
Since its 2011 debut at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, ‘The Book of Mormon’ has become one of Broadway’s most enduring productions, staging over 5,000 performances.
The historic theater, which first opened in 1925, has been home to notable productions including ‘Sweeney Todd,’ a revival of Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,’ and the rock musical ‘Spring Awakening.’
