Trending Now - Theater Fire Forces 'the Book of Mormon' to Cancel Shows Until May 17
WHO:
ABC News - Producers of "The Book of Mormon" and venue owner ATG Entertainment are involved in the response to the fire.
ABC News - New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David Simms provided information about the fire.
WHAT:
ABC News - Ticket holders for impacted performances will be notified via their point of purchase to receive refunds or reschedule.
BroadwayWorld - Inspectors observed heavy fire damage to the spotlight room and the building's roof, with roof hatches and small sections of roof material removed.
BroadwayWorld - The fire damage was not contained to the theatre itself; damage had spread to the hotel located at 224 West 49th Street, affecting multiple rooms on the building's fifth floor.
BroadwayWorld - The New York City Department of Buildings issued a Partial Vacate Order at the hotel, affecting rooms 509 and 510.
ABC News - The fire was classified as a three-alarm fire.
BroadwayWorld - The New York City Department of Buildings issued a Full Vacate Order at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre following the fire.
BroadwayWorld - The fire originated in an electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors, with additional fire discovered between the fifth floor and the roof.
BroadwayWorld - One firefighter was injured during the response to the fire.
ABC News - "The Book of Mormon" will be closed through May 17 due to a fire.
Gothamist - Performances of "The Book of Mormon" have been canceled through May 17.
Deadline - The fire caused "substantial damage" to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
WHERE:
BroadwayWorld - The Eugene O'Neill Theatre is located at 230 West 49th Street, New York.
BroadwayWorld - The fire also affected the hotel located at 224 West 49th Street, impacting multiple rooms on the fifth floor.
ABC News - The fire occurred at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York.
WHEN:
ABC News - The fire began on May 4.
ABC News - Performances are canceled through Sunday, May 17.
WHY:
BroadwayWorld - The fire damage spread to the hotel, leading to a Partial Vacate Order affecting rooms 509 and 510.
ABC News - The cause of the fire remains unknown.
HOW:
BroadwayWorld - The production is continuing to work with theatre owners ATG Entertainment, the FDNY, and other relevant parties to assess the damage.
ABC News - The fire was extinguished quickly by the FDNY, who were on site within minutes.
ABC News - Repairs are in progress at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, with a team of industry professionals involved.
(UPDATED May 7, 2026 05:57 UTC)
A significant fire has caused extensive damage to a theatre and a nearby hotel in New York City, prompting inspectors to observe heavy fire damage to the spotlight room and the building's roof. As a result, ticket holders for affected performances will be notified through their point of purchase about refunds or options to reschedule. The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a Partial Vacate Order for the hotel, impacting specific rooms, while the production team continues to collaborate with theatre owners and emergency services to assess the situation.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 04:12 UTC)
A three-alarm fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City, which is located at 230 West 49th Street, and it originated in an electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors, with flames also discovered between the fifth floor and the roof. The fire caused damage that spread to a nearby hotel at 224 West 49th Street, resulting in a Partial Vacate Order for rooms 509 and 510, and one firefighter was injured during the response. In light of the situation, the New York City Department of Buildings has issued a Full Vacate Order for the theatre.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 01:29 UTC)
A fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York has caused substantial damage, leading to the cancellation of performances of "The Book of Mormon" through May 17. The New York Fire Department responded quickly, extinguishing the fire shortly after it began on May 4, although the cause remains unknown. Producers of the show and venue owner ATG Entertainment are currently working on repairs with a team of industry professionals.