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Regional theatre fire reported; O'Neill Theatre likely closed for years, CCPA rep says
Summary
Evan Hilsabeck told the commission that the O'Neill Theatre on Broadway caught fire the day before the meeting and is expected to be closed for several years for renovation, a development that could affect regional programming and venue availability.
Evan Hilsabeck of CCPA informed the Arts Commission that "the O'Neill Theatre on Broadway caught fire yesterday, and will likely be closed several years for renovation." The minutes record this as an update under facility issues; no additional detail about cause, injuries, insurance, or specific program impacts was provided in the minutes.
Commissioners did not record any formal actions or directives in response to the report during this meeting. The potential multi-year closure was noted as a regional facility impact but the minutes include no further operational contingency planning or requests for staff follow-up.
