Future of PHANTOM's 30th Anniversary Production Uncertain Following Theater Fire

Wonder what they mean when it says the "theatre floor" was damaged.  Meaning the stage?  House floor?  Lobby floor?

This was to be the original production with direction by Hal Prince or the recent anniversary revival that has been touring the states recently?

Either way, I'm sorry to hear such misfortune has occurred so close to opening. If this was to be ta replica of the original production designs, then the floor they are referring to is the stage deck that is a part of the Phantom set. I know the U.S. original touring productions always used their own stage deck as most theatres obviously don't come equipped with tiny trap doors for all those candles. In fact, it is standard for touring productions and sit-downs alike to use their own stage deck. I recall seeing the 3rd national tour of Phantom at L.A.'s Pantages and being disappointed that my front row seats were the worst in the house; the tour's stage deck added  about two feet of height to the existing Pantages stage floor which means I couldn't see anything below the knee of the actors onstage. lol.

So I'm guessing the stage deck that comes with the elaborate Phantom set design is what got damaged and the theatre's original floor is intact. I'm sure we're talking hundreds of thousnds of dollars to replace that stage deck, unless they can get one that has been retired from the many former national tours.

Good luck to them. I'm glad nobody was killed. Hope that brave fireman makes a quick and full recovery.

The opening night is delayed until further notice.

sad to see what has happened. Im sure they will get it  up and running as soon as they can. going by photos the deck seemed to be of wood and not steel like a more permanent one. Perhaps they can somehow use parts of the Oberhausen or Moscow set now that those have closed and both of them, like what they were using before the fire, had the large candelabra sliding onstage rather than coming up from the ground.

Pics of the load in looked particularly nice, seeing how they reconfigure the proscenium to fit that space and the exposed chandelier mechanism in the roof. I rather expect that they dont plan for a run much longer than a year which is what most of the recent shows in Paris have made. Either way I wish them all the best

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mogador-Theatre-Cancels-Opening-of-The-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-20160927

Not looking good, hope it doesn't get delayed too much. 

This is really sad.

Truly horrendous news. I'm very sad for the cast and crew. I hope they can relaunch as quickly and safely as possible.

I wonder if the theatre could possibly reopen in the spring.