Andrew Lloyd Webber Warns Broadway in 'Dire Danger' After Cats Closure
Andrew Lloyd Webber has spoken out about the precarious state of Broadway following the early closing of his 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' revival, warning that the industry is in 'dire danger' and could face the same fate as Hollywood's 'empty soundstages'.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber says Broadway in ‘dire danger’ as Cats musical announces early closing
The legendary composer warned theaters could soon meet the same fate as Hollywood’s ‘empty soundstages’ Andrew Lloyd Webber has spoken out about the precarious state of Broadway in the wake of the early closing of his revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball. “Broadway is more than a street or a collection of buildings. It is an idea—and one of the greatest cultural ideas America has given us,” the composer wrote in a lengthy X thread on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to the early closure of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” by arguing that Broadway musicals are in crisis. In a lengthy social media post on Tuesday, the composer warned that the high costs of mounting shows makes it hard for creators to earn a living and has investors worried about supporting original […]
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The composer called on the industry to find a solution for the rising costs of bringing new works to Broadway after the closing notice for 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball.'
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