Broadway's The Book of Mormon Closed Until May 17 After Theater Fire

An electrical fire on May 4, 2026, at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York has forced the closure of the long-running musical 'The Book of Mormon' through at least May 17. The blaze, which started in an electrical room, caused substantial damage to the fourth floor and a backroom containing lighting equipment and chandeliers, along with some water damage. The New York Fire Department responded within minutes and extinguished the fire; the cause remains unknown. ATG Entertainment and the show's producers are coordinating repairs and have thanked firefighters for their response. Ticket holders will receive refunds or rescheduling options. 'The Book of Mormon' has performed over 5,000 times since its 2011 opening at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, which originally opened in 1925 and has hosted productions including 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' and 'Spring Awakening.'