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Book of Mormon Fire Delays Shows by a Week
20 May
Summary
- Electrical fire at Eugene O'Neill Theatre caused show cancellations.
- Performances were canceled through May 26 due to repair work.
- Original cast to return for musical's 15th anniversary next month.
The hit Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon, has experienced further performance delays due to ongoing repair work at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. An electrical fire, which broke out on May 4th, caused significant damage, leading to the temporary shutdown of the production.
Performances were officially canceled through Tuesday, May 26th. Producers and theater owners expressed encouragement regarding the speed of initial repairs, though the recovery process took longer than anticipated. The earliest anticipated resumption of shows is Wednesday, May 27th.
Assistant Chief David Simms described the fire as 'deep-seated' and challenging to access due to the theatre's complex infrastructure. While substantial damage occurred in the electrical room, much of it is not visible to audiences. One firefighter sustained a minor injury.
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, built in 1925, has a rich history of hosting acclaimed productions. The Book of Mormon has been a fixture since its debut in February 2011. The production is gearing up to celebrate its 15th anniversary next month with a special event featuring original cast members.
