Cats: The Jellicle Ball to Close on Broadway in August
Originally published Jul 13, 2026
By Varietybrentlang · Variety
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Key points
- "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" ends its Broadway run on August 8.
- The revival received positive reviews and moderate ticket sales.
- It earned some acknowledgment from the Tony Awards.
- The production opened previews about five months ago.
The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webord's "Cats" will conclude its run at the Broadhurst Theatre with a final performance on Saturday, August 8. Despite receiving rave reviews, achieving respectable ticket sales and earning some recognition from the Tony Awards, the production is ending earlier than initially planned.
The show began preview performances roughly five months ago and has been highlighted for its modern staging and updated choreography. Its closure marks the end of this particular incarnation of the classic musical on New York’s mainstage.
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