A water main break in Balboa Park has shut down water to several buildings, closing a museum and canceling a performance at the Old Globe, officials said.
The 16-inch cast iron pipe ruptured around 2 p.m. Tuesday near the carousel in Balboa Park, not far from the zoo. The line runs under the park and likely deteriorated over time, according to the city.
The Spanish Village Art Center, the San Diego Natural History Museum and other buildings were left without water, though there was not any serious flooding.
In response, the Natural History Museum closed its doors, and a performance of "Murder for Two" at the Old Globe has been canceled.
"I feel for the theater," said Lesllie Ima. "It's a lot for them. They have to replace people, and I know it is expensive."
The Globe's Managing Director, William Murphy, said 580 people bought tickets for the musical Tuesday, so now they are offering ticket holders a refund or rain check. If you have a seat to the show, call the box office at 619-234-5623.
Crews are working through the night to repair the break, and they expect to have water back on between 8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday. There are no reports of structural damage.
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The city says the department has not had a problem with this pipe before, but it is on the list of old infrastructure to be repaired and replaced by 2017.
