9 injured after escalator malfunction at Broadway theater where 'Wicked' is performing
Published on May 14, 2026.
An escalator malfunctioned at the Gershwin Theatre, where the musical "Wicked" is performing. Nine people were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. No details have been released regarding the cause of the malfunction.
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