Overview
- AFM Local 802 says it will strike immediately Thursday morning if talks with the Broadway League on Wednesday do not yield a deal, following a 98% strike‑authorization vote.
- Musicians have worked without a contract since August 31, seeking higher wages, stable healthcare funding, and job protections.
- A walkout would shut down more than 20 musicals, including Hamilton, The Lion King, Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, MJ, Chicago, and The Book of Mormon, according to the union.
- Ragtime at Lincoln Center would continue under a separate not‑for‑profit agreement, and additional shows could be affected if actors join in solidarity.
- Actors’ Equity reached a tentative three‑year Production Contract over the weekend and sent it to members for ratification, while the League says it remains committed to good‑faith negotiations.