THE BOOK OF MORMON Shutdown Continues After Fire – May 7, 2026

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:

Good morning, Broadway fans! ☀️ Welcome to Wake Up with BroadwayWorld, your daily dose of all things theatre! Let's dive into yesterday's hottest stories. Jeremy Jordan brought his two-time Tony-nominated talent to JUST IN TIME , making the Bobby Darin role his own alongside new cast members. In serious news, the Eugene O'Neill Theatre received a full vacate order following Monday's three-alarm fire , affecting The Book of Mormon's home. On the musical theatre front, Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts performed "If I Believed" from TWO STRANGERS as part of the TODAY show's Broadway Week celebration. Plus, we've got all the latest from the Tony nominations, behind-the-scenes moments, and more! Keep reading for all the must-watch videos, hot photos, and industry insights from BroadwayWorld. 🎭

Just In Time is in fact Jeremy Jordan's show now. The two-time Tony nominee joined the cast of the hit musical earlier this month with Carrie St. Louis, Isa Briones, and Debbie Gravitte. Watch in this video as all four new cast members chat about taking on their new characters.

The NYC Department of Buildings has issued a Full Vacate Order at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, home to The Book of Mormon, following Monday's three-alarm fire.

Watch Tony-nominated actors Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts perform 'If I Believed,' the final number from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) for TODAY's 'Broadway Week.'

Video/Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel ELLE Drops Official Teaser by Josh Sharpe The official teaser trailer and new images are here for Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Prime Video. Check them out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the title character.. ( more... )

Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge Next up at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born- an evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson. The play is directed by Ian Rickson led by Marianna Gailus, Sepideh Moafi, and Audible x Together co-founder Hugh Jackman. Watch in this video as the trio chats more about what audiences can expect from the new play!. ( more... )

Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Join TITANIQUE Curtain Call After Tony Nominations by Michael Major Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers joined the cast of Titaníque during their curtain call to celebrate their four Tony nominations. Watch a video of the 'Las Culturistas' hosts speaking after the performance, congratulating the company on their nominations.. ( more... )

Video: THE LOST BOYS Producers Celebrate Tony Nominations by Michael Major The Lost Boys celebrated their 12 Tony Award nominations at the top of Tuesday night's performance, with the lead producers making a speech before the show kicked off. Watch videos from inside the show!. ( more... )

Photos: Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, and More Behind the Scenes of ROMEO & JULIET by Stephi Wild Empire Street Productions has released behind the scenes photos from Romeo & Juliet, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe directed by Robert Icke. Check out the photos here!. ( more... )

Photos: Melanie La Barrie, John Owen-Jones, and More in INTO THE WOODS in the West End by Stephi Wild London Theatre Company has released new production photos of Into The Woods featuring new cast members Melanie La Barrie, John Owen-Jones, and more. Check out the photos below!. ( more... )

50 Student Nominees Selected for the 2026 Roger Rees Awards by Nicole Rosky The Broadway Education Alliance Inc. has just announced the 50 nominees who will compete for the title of Outstanding Performer. This year’s nominees performed in a qualifying role in an officially licensed high school production presented by 104 high schools located across 13 counties throughout the Greater New York area including the Bronx, Dutchess, Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, New York (Manhattan), Orange, Putnam, Queens, Rockland, Suffolk, Ulster and Westchester, during the 2025-2026 academic year. . ( more... )

TODAY's 'Broadway Week' Lineup: TITANIQUE, TWO STRANGERS, & More by Josh Sharpe The 2026 edition will feature performances from Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and Schmigadoon, all of which have been nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards.. ( more... )

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season by Stephi Wild The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.. ( more... )

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

The Licensing House (TLH) has acquired the exclusive worldwide stock and amateur licensing rights to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, the acclaimed new musical inspired by the life and music of Louis Armstrong.

ATG Entertainment and the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon have announced that performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre have been canceled through Sunday, May 17 following a fire at the venue earlier this week.

Broadway's revival of RAGTIME, directed by Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater, celebrated its 11 Tony Award nominations last night. The show's Tony Award-nominated leading man led his castmates and their fans in a rendition of 'Celebration' by Kool & the Gang. Watch the video!

The Hello Girls, with music and lyrics by Peter Mills and book by Mills and Cara Reichel, will have a concert reading presentation in New York at the Jerome Robbins Theater at Baryshnikov Arts Center.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wake-Up-With-BroadwayWorld-May-7-2026--THE-BOOK-OF-MORMON-Shutdown-Continues-Following-Fire-20260507)._