Andrew Lloyd Webber warns Broadway faces crisis after early Cats closure
Andrew Lloyd Webber warned that Broadway is in 'dire danger' following the early closure of his revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball after only five months. He called for urgent action from industry stakeholders to prevent theaters from becoming 'empty soundstages.' Webber emphasized the need for new and daring works to maintain the cultural significance of Broadway.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 17:12 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 22:20 UTC
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