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Producers of Broadway‘s The Book of Mormon and venue proprietor ATG Entertainment person canceled performances of nan deed philharmonic drama done Sunday, May 17, owed to nan May 4 occurrence astatine nan Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
In a associated connection released tonight, nan producers and ATG said that nan nonstop origin of nan occurrence remains unknown.
ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon are expected to supply an update adjacent week regarding much specifications connected nan show’s upcoming schedule. According to nan statement, performances “are anticipated to resume astatine nan Eugene O’Neill successful nan coming weeks.”
“On nan greeting of Monday, May 4, a occurrence was reported astatine nan Eugene O’Neill Theatre,” nan connection reads. “FDNY was instantly contacted, were connected tract wrong minutes, and quickly extinguished nan fire. ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon widen their deepest acknowledgment to nan firefighters and emergency responders for their bravery and speedy response.”
The fire, according to nan statement, was constricted to nan “follow spot” booth of nan O’Neill. A travel spot is simply a shape lighting instrumentality that projects a agleam beam of ray onto a capacity space.
The venue owners and show producers “are presently moving pinch a squad of manufacture professionals to statesman repairs needed to nan building.”
Tickets holders impacted by nan cancellations will beryllium notified via their constituent of acquisition to person refunds aliases reschedule.
