Andrew Lloyd Webber says Broadway musicals facing crisis
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Varietybrentlang · Variety
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Key points
- Lloyd Webber cited the closure of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” as evidence of broader issues.
- High production costs are limiting creators’ ability to profit from new works.
- Investors are growing hesitant to fund original Broadway projects.
- He warned that audience numbers could decline if prices keep rising.
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber used a social‑media post to highlight the financial strain on Broadway after the early shutdown of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.” He argued that mounting new productions has become increasingly costly, making it difficult for creators to earn a living and discouraging investors from backing original works.
Webber warned that if ticket prices keep rising and production budgets remain high, Broadway could see reduced audience attendance and fewer new shows, potentially putting the industry on a trajectory similar to Hollywood’s underused soundstages.
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