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CCPA reports O’Neill Theatre fire; venue likely closed for years

Coralville Arts Commission · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Evan Hilsabeck told the Arts Commission that the O’Neill Theatre on Broadway caught fire the previous day and will likely be closed for several years for renovation, flagging a significant facility disruption for local theatre operations.

Evan Hilsabeck, reporting on behalf of the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), told the commission that the O’Neill Theatre on Broadway caught fire the day before the meeting.

Hilsabeck said the venue “will likely be closed several years for renovation,” signaling a long-term disruption for performances at that facility. He referred commissioners to company-specific reports for additional detail; commission members did not take formal action at the meeting but noted facilities and programming implications.