Broadway's Ballroom Dream Bows Out as Jellicle Ball Closes

Deadline reports that Cats: The Jellicle Ball will close at the Broadhurst Theatre on August 8, 2026 after five months, spotlighting Broadway’s high-cost, low-royalty economics that have made it hard for new or daring shows to survive. Despite strong critical praise and Tony nominations, the production’s grosses declined from peak levels and could not sustain operations. Andrew Lloyd Webber lamented the market conditions and urged industry leaders to address Broadway’s financial crisis, while the show will be archived by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and no future stagings are currently announced.