Broadway Actors Avoid Strike with Tentative Three-Year Agreement

Broadway actors and stage managers, represented by the Actors' Equity Association, have reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Broadway League, narrowly avoiding a major strike that could have shut down numerous productions. The agreement preserves the crucial Equity-League Health Fund and addresses priorities such as scheduling flexibility and physical therapy access. However, musicians represented by the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 have not yet reached a deal with producers and continue to seek fair wages, better health coverage, and employment security, with a strike still possible. Both unions had authorized strikes earlier, signaling significant labor unrest in the Broadway community, with potential for a shutdown if negotiations with musicians fail. The actors' union has expressed full support for the musicians in their ongoing talks. This development comes amid a broader context of labor disputes across the entertainment industry, including recent strikes by Hollywood actors, writers, and video game actors.