Trending Now - Broadway's 'book of Mormon' Theater Shuts Down After Fire

WHO:

ABC News - The theater’s owner is ATG Entertainment.

ABC News - New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David Simms provided information about the fire.

WHAT:

ABC News - A fire broke out in the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, forcing the closure of “The Book of Mormon.”

ABC News - The fire caused “substantial damage” to the theater.

ABC News - The theater has a seating capacity of 1,108.

ABC News - The show “The Book of Mormon” has had more than 5,000 performances since its opening in 2011.

Deadline - Producers of “The Book of Mormon” are assessing fire damage and will announce performance schedule disruptions “as soon as possible.”

WHERE:

ABC News - The fire occurred at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City.

WHEN:

ABC News - The fire broke out on a Monday.

ABC News - The next scheduled performance of “The Book of Mormon” is on Tuesday.

WHY:

ABC News - The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

HOW:

ABC News - Firefighters initially struggled to control the flames due to catwalks and rigging in the theater but were eventually able to bring it under control.

ABC News - One firefighter suffered minor injuries while responding to the fire.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 19:23 UTC)

A fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City, forcing the closure of the popular show "The Book of Mormon," which has seen over 5,000 performances since its debut in 2011. The fire caused substantial damage to the theater, which has a seating capacity of 1,108, and while the cause is still under investigation, firefighters faced challenges due to the theater's catwalks and rigging before eventually bringing the flames under control. Producers are currently assessing the damage and will announce any disruptions to the performance schedule as soon as possible, with the next scheduled show set for Tuesday.