A fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in Midtown Manhattan has forced the temporary closure of 'The Book of Mormon,' one of Broadway’s longest-running musicals. The blaze broke out Monday morning in an electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors, spreading to the roof and damaging the spotlight room. The New York City Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order, halting all performances through Sunday, May 17. The theater, which seats 1,108, has hosted the nine-time Tony Award-winning show since 2011.

Firefighters responded quickly, but catwalks and rigging complicated access to the upper levels. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, but no other injuries were reported. The fire also affected three rooms on the fifth floor of a nearby hotel. The cause remains under investigation. Producers and ATG Entertainment, which operates the theater, say they expect performances to resume in the coming weeks and will provide updates the week of May 10.

'The Book of Mormon' has been a mainstay of the Broadway scene, with more than 5,000 performances to date. Ticket holders for canceled shows can request refunds or reschedule. The incident adds to a rare list of theater closures due to structural or safety issues, highlighting the vulnerability of live performance spaces in dense urban environments.