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Three-Alarm Fire Reported at Broadway Home of The Book of Mormon

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David Gordon

David Gordon

| Broadway |

May 4, 2026

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A three-alarm fire has been reported at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on West 49th Street, home to the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon.

The FDNY is currently on the scene, with smoke and traffic delays in the area.  Firefighters could be seen fighting the blaze from the roof.

The cause of the fire is not yet known and injuries have not yet been reported.

In a statement, Ambassador Theater Group said, “The NYFD is at the site of the fire now and are handling matters at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Everyone has been safely removed from the theater. We will keep all parties abreast of this developing situation.”

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