Struggling 'Celebrity Autobiography' Announces Early Broadway Closing
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Key Points:
- Celebrity Autobiography, a Broadway show where celebrities read memoirs of other celebrities for comedic effect, will close early on June 21, two months ahead of its original August 16 closing date.
- The production struggled with low attendance and poor or absent critical reviews, with weekly grosses peaking at $74,437 and only 37% theater capacity filled.
- Audience feedback criticized the material as outdated and repetitive, citing unrefreshed content from previous international and regional versions of the show.
- The final cast included numerous notable actors and personalities, such as Matthew Broderick, Lewis Black, Katie Couric, Tony Shalhoub, and Molly Shannon.
- Producers Rita Wilson, Eric Falkenstein, Douglas Denoff, and others have not disclosed financial recoupment details but plan to announce future plans for the show soon.
