Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!- Page 7

[TheatreMonkey]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#150

Posted: 5/7/26 at 9:08pm

Joseph Smith's divine retribution?

Other than that, it's still under investigation -- though it's been described as an "electrical fire originating in the spot booth." 

[EDSOSLO858]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#151

Posted: 5/13/26 at 5:00pm

Latest report, per an interview with BWW:

"Asked about a potential timeline for the current repairs, [architect Francesca] Russo was careful not to speculate too specifically without knowing the full extent of the damage. The Department of Buildings has reported heavy fire damage to the spotlight room and roof, with the blaze having originated in an electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors before extending upward.

Her estimate ranged from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the complexity of what inspectors find, a range broadly consistent with ATG Entertainment's statement that performances are anticipated to resume 'in the coming weeks.'

...work at the theatre has begun to progress. In an updated statement, the DOB confirmed that the owners of 230 West 49th Street have conducted some of the needed repairs inside the building and requested a follow-up inspection, which was performed earlier today. The inspection found that repairs had been completed in the public assembly spaces, the parts of the theatre open to the public, though repairs have not been completed in the spotlight room. As a result, the DOB has partially lifted the Vacate Order to allow the rest of the building to be reoccupied. The spotlight room itself remains under an active DOB-issued Vacate Order."

 

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[ACL2006]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#152

Posted: 5/13/26 at 6:03pm

So they are planning to reopen. Still curious if they move their 15th anniversary celebrations to another theater.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[uncageg]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#153

Posted: 5/13/26 at 6:59pm

ACL2006 said: "So they are planning to reopen. Still curious if they move their 15th anniversary celebrations to another theater."

 

Aren't the celebration dates June 9th through the 14th? It's possible the show could be back open by then. They were already waiting a few months after the official Anniversary date to do this so I would think they will just wait until the show reopens what seems like sometime this summer.  Just my thoughts.

 

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[Kad]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#154

Posted: 5/13/26 at 7:03pm

I imagine they’ll just do a grand reopening and anniversary together. 

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[uncageg]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#155

Posted: 5/13/26 at 7:22pm

Kad said: "I imagine they’ll just do a grand reopening and anniversary together."

 

That was my thought also if it reopens after the planned dates. I would also think that they may have to re-coordinate the participants' schedules. 

 

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[BrodyFosse123]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#156

Posted: 5/13/26 at 8:01pm

As I mentioned before, I have a friend in the show and he was told they hope to be back performing by the end of this month or very early June. Main focus is getting the show back up while repairs on the rest of the building continues separately. 

[ACL2006]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#157

Posted: 5/13/26 at 9:44pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "As I mentioned before, I have a friend in the show and he was told they hope to be back performing by the end of this month or very early June. Main focus is getting the show back up while repairs on the rest of the building continues separately."

Is your friend getting paid until the show reopens?

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[BrodyFosse123]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#158

Posted: 5/14/26 at 12:39am

So far yes up to May 17. Actor’s Equity is involved and working out options. They don’t know the situation regarding the cancelled performances for next week and yes, everyone is stressing. 

[domdomdomdom]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#159

Posted: 5/14/26 at 12:35pm

They are most certainly not getting paid and haven't been paid since they had to stop going to work. 

[Kad]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#160

Posted: 5/14/26 at 6:43pm

Performances are expected to resume next week. 

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[EDSOSLO858]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#161

Posted: 5/14/26 at 6:44pm

Kad said: "Performances are expected to resume next week."

The target date at the moment is Thursday, May 21.

Also, the O'Neill box office reopens tomorrow, and the first 50 people in line will get the chance to purchase a pair of $15 seats this summer. 

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[The8re phan]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#162

Posted: 5/14/26 at 6:51pm

Hooray!!!!  Hope this means that Magical Mormon Mystery Week will still happen as scheduled :)

Slotted spoons don't hold much soup

[ACL2006]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#163

Posted: 5/14/26 at 7:18pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Kad said: "Performances are expected to resume next week."

The target date at the moment is Thursday, May 21.

Also, the O'Neill box office reopens tomorrow, and the first 50 people in line will getthe chance to purchase a pair of $15 seats this summer."

Incredible. Was thinking early June at best.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[MezzoDiva47]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#164

Posted: 5/14/26 at 7:28pm

so much for moving it to the majestic

 

sometimes it is better to take a deep breath

be patient and wait for concrete information

than endless speculation and handwringing

 

[Mr. Wormwood]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#165

Posted: 5/14/26 at 9:23pm

Some posts in this thread have aged like milk with tonight's news

[RUkiddingme]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#166

Posted: 5/14/26 at 9:29pm

Back next week?  Best news all day!

[Wick3]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#167

Posted: 5/14/26 at 10:45pm

This is awesome!!!!!! Will they have to do a dress rehearsal or some form of tech before the first performance back?

[BrodyFosse123]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#168

Posted: 5/14/26 at 10:58pm

Wick3 said: "This is awesome!!!!!! Will they have to do a dress rehearsal or some form of tech before the first performance back?"

They’re doing a couple of full tech rehearsals once they’re allowed to. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#169

Posted: 5/19/26 at 6:03pm

Restart date pushed back to May 27. Final work continues at the O'Neill. 

We are the New York Knicks! / We are the New York Knicks! / We are the New York Knicks! / We are the New York Knicks! / Say "Go New York, go New York, go!” / (Go New York, go New York, go!) / Say "Go New York, go New York, go!" / (Go New York, go New York, go!)

[ACL2006]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#170

Posted: 5/20/26 at 10:07am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Restart date pushed back to May 27. Final work continues at the O'Neill."

There was no way they were reopening this week.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[Fred Mason]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#171

Posted: 5/20/26 at 12:39pm

Are they performing at the Tony’s for the 15th anniversary?

[EDSOSLO858]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#172

Posted: 5/27/26 at 1:07pm

Barring any more setbacks, THE BOOK OF MORMON reopens on Broadway tonight after a brief 3-week hiatus.

The original cast will also be reuniting for a 15th anniversary performance at this year’s Tony Awards. 

 

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[ACL2006]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#173

Posted: 5/27/26 at 2:56pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Barring any more setbacks, THE BOOK OF MORMON reopens on Broadway tonight after a brief 3-week hiatus.

The original cast will also be reuniting for a 15th anniversary performance at this year’s Tony Awards.

"

Shocked they were able to reopen so quickly.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[EDSOSLO858]

Eugene O’Neil Theatre on fire!!#174

Posted: 5/27/26 at 9:30pm

BWW on it first, “Hello!” from tonight’s reopening:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY3EcnWHQsk/?igsh=dDJvcHlpYjB0Z2Uw

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