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Producers of Broadway‘s The Book of Mormon and venue owner ATG Entertainment have canceled performances of the hit musical comedy through Sunday, May 17, due to the May 4 fire at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
In a joint statement released Wednesday night, the producers and ATG said that the exact cause of the three-alarm fire remains unknown.
ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon are expected to provide an update next week regarding the show’s upcoming schedule. According to the statement, performances “are anticipated to resume at the Eugene O’Neill in the coming weeks.
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“On the morning of Monday, May 4, a fire was reported at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre,” the statement reads. “FDNY was immediately contacted, were on site within minutes, and quickly extinguished the fire. ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon extend their deepest thanks to the firefighters and emergency responders for their bravery and speedy response.”
The fire, according to the statement, was limited to the “follow spot” booth of the O’Neill. A follow spot is a stage lighting instrument that projects a bright beam of light onto a performance space.
The venue owners and show producers “are currently working with a team of industry professionals to begin repairs needed to the building.”
Ticket holders impacted by the cancellations will be notified via their point of purchase to receive refunds or reschedule.
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Greg Evans