In a rather unfortunate turn of events for theater enthusiasts, Baltimore's Center Stage suddenly dropped the curtain on today's scheduled performances of Pride and Prejudice. The cause was a burst water main that wreaked havoc on its second floor and lobby earlier today. As reported by The Baltimore Banner, the incident prompted a swift evacuation of the theater as staff hurried to protect valuable items from the deluge.

Despite this setback, there's a glimmer of good news: Spokeswoman Robyn Murphy assured patrons that while the full extent of the damage remains unknown, she said the theater's core season is not in jeopardy, in a statement detailed by The Baltimore Banner, and the Head Theater which occupies the fourth floor was left untouched by the disaster. This mishap comes on the heels of another recent cancellation at Center Stage, where a spell of ill health caused one of the actors to call off another performance last week.

The theater has extended an olive branch for those holding tickets to the waterlogged performances. Starting next week, patrons can touch base with the box office to reschedule or request refunds. According to WMAR-2 News, "Pride & Prejudice" is slated to enchant audiences through November 10, provided the stage can be set right following today's unexpected intermission.