Saturday May 10
'Little Mermaid' actor injured in fall at Broadway theater
An actor in 'The Little Mermaid' was injured after falling at least 20 feet through a trap door to the stage minutes before the popular Broadway production was set to begin, authorities said.
The 51-year-old man was unconscious when taken from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, the Fire Department said. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital Center with injuries to his leg and arm.
The actor is an ensemble member who plays various roles throughout the musical, show spokesman Chris Boneau said. He said the actor fell while preparing for the show's first scene, in which a boat is lowered to the stage. Read more
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