Broadway could soon go silent. Musicians represented by the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 say they are prepared to strike immediately if a new contract agreement with the Broadway League isn’t reached by Thursday.
The dispute centers on pay, health benefits, and working conditions for orchestra members who perform in some of Broadway’s biggest productions. Union leaders say they’ve been bargaining for months but remain far apart on key issues.
A strike would halt live music for many shows, though not all — some productions operate under separate contracts and would continue as scheduled. Negotiations are ongoing.