Fire Hits Eugene O’Neill Theatre, Stops Book of Mormon
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- Eugene O’Neill Theatre suffers substantial damage after an electrical fire ignited in its fourth‑floor lighting room, with firefighters battling catwalks and rigging to bring the blaze under control.
- ATG Entertainment confirmed all patrons and staff were safely evacuated and that the theater will remain closed for repairs, with no performance date set yet.
- Book of Mormon’s run at the 1,108‑seat venue, which has logged over 5,000 performances since 2011, is halted at least temporarily.
Why it matters: ATG Entertainment loses ticket revenue from the 1,108‑seat theater’s closure, while Broadway’s weekly gross receipts dip as the Book of Mormon’s 5,000‑plus performance run is halted, affecting crew wages and local tourism.
