Overview
- AFM Local 802 said it will strike immediately if no deal is reached by Thursday morning following Wednesday’s mediated talks with the Broadway League.
- Musicians have worked without a contract since August 31, and 98% of voting members authorized a strike earlier this month.
- The union is seeking wage increases, stable health coverage, and job and income security, while the League says it values musicians and wants a fair contract negotiated at the table.
- A strike would shut down more than 20 musicals listed by Local 802; Ragtime at Lincoln Center would continue under a separate not‑for‑profit agreement.
- Actors’ Equity has a tentative agreement pending member ratification, and U.S. senators urged both sides to negotiate in good faith to prevent a shutdown.