Andrew Lloyd Webber “Gutted” About Tonight’s Closing Of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’; Composer Hopes Broadway Will “Come To Its Senses”
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has expressed disappointment over the early closure of his Broadway production, 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball'. He cited the unsustainable costs of producing new theater as a primary factor and urged the industry to address these financial challenges.
Why it matters
The closure highlights growing concerns regarding the economic viability of Broadway productions and the potential decline of live theater due to rising operational costs.
Andrew Lloyd Webber “Gutted” About Tonight’s Closing Of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’; Composer Hopes Broadway Will “Come To Its Senses” Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is "gutted" that the Broadway production of his Cats: The Jellicle Ball is closing tonight at the Broadhurst Theatre, five months earlier than originally planned.
In an emotional message posted on Instagram, Lloyd Webber says he hopes the show's closing will serve as a warning about "the unsustainable cost" of producing new shows on Broadway.
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