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Pantages shows canceled after small fire breaks out at theatre

August 24, 2023 / 11:23 PM PDT / KCAL News

CBS News Los Angeles

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre has closed after an electrical outage caused a small fire.

Les Misérables performances scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been canceled.

"While we are grateful that nobody was harmed, the building did sustain minor damage which we are addressing," the theatre wrote in a statement. "We apologize for the inconvenience."

Pedestrians walk past the Pantages Theatre, on Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, where the play, Hamilton, is scheduled to resume on August 17, 2021. Hollywood, the neighborhood, is attempting to recover from pandemic-related business closures and damage caused last year by rioters among demonstrators protesting the murder of George Floyd. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Tickets for the performances can be exchanged for another performance through Sept. 10. Ticketholders can also request a refund.

"If we do not hear back from you by 8/30/2023, we will initiate the refund process," said Pantages. "Communications have been sent to ticket holders via the contact information on file."

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.