Actors' Equity Halts Development Contracts Amid Stalled Negotiations

Union ceases issuing contracts for new theater works following breakdown in talks with Broadway League over wage disputes.

Negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League began in January and stalled over proposed wage packages.
The current contract expired in February, and the union's decision does not impact ongoing or upcoming Broadway productions.
This marks the second strike over development contracts since 2019, when similar issues led to a 33-day work stoppage.
The Development Agreement covers workshops and readings, crucial steps for many Broadway shows.
Equity's newly elected president, Brooke Shields, faces her first major challenge with this strike.