Andrew Lloyd Webber warns Broadway is in ‘dire danger’ as Cats revival closes early

The composer said the current financial model makes it difficult for new shows to succeed, after announcing his musical Cats: The Jellicle Ball would close in August.

• Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which won three Tony awards, will close on 8 August after five months on Broadway.
• Lloyd Webber wrote on X that Broadway's creative and financial model is in "dire danger" and urged theatre owners, unions, and producers to find a solution.
• He said creators and investors often accept minimal returns, making it financially unsustainable to bring new work to Broadway.
• Broadway's 2025-2026 season grossed a record $1.91bn, largely from established hits and a few successful new productions.