Broadway marquees on Aug. 14, 2025. THR Staff Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Broadway musicians say they are prepared to strike immediately if they do not reach an agreement with the Broadway League on Wednesday. "The Broadway musicians represented by Local 802 AFM are going into mediation on Wednesday, Oct. 22. If we do not have a new contract by Thursday morning, we are prepared to strike immediately. We are hopeful that we can reach an agreement," Local 802 President Bob Suttmann said in a statement. Broadway musicians have been working without a contract since Aug. 31, 2025, and have been lobbying for "stable" healthcare coverage, as well as wage gains and job security. Related Stories Lifestyle Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Patti LuPone to Star in 'Moonstruck' Reading (Exclusive) Business Ari Emanuel's MARI Acquires Broadway Ticketing Company TodayTix "On the heels of the most successful season in history, the Broadway League wants the working musicians and artists who fueled that very success to accept wage cuts, threats to healthcare benefits, and potential job losses," Suttman said in a prior statement. This comes as Actors' Equity reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League, the trade association for producers and general managers, Saturday over a new contract, averting the possibility of a strike. However, actors could join with musicians if they do decide to go on strike. The union, which represents actors and stage managers, stated that they had reached an agreement over the Broadway contract after a mediation session that started Friday and lasted until 6 a.m. ET Saturday. The contract will still need to be ratified by members. If the musicians go on strike, the only current musical that could go on would be Ragtime at the Lincoln Center, as it's not part of the contract at issue and about two dozen more would be impacted. However, actors joining in the strike would also impact a number of other shows. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Power Business Managers The Hollywood Reporter Power Business Managers Event to Feature Linda Lichter, Honor Anna DerParseghian CAA CAA Bolsters Creators Division, Hires Veteran Jacob Selzer Film and TV Tax Credits Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' Nabs $37 Million, 'Jumanji' Sequel Gets $44 Million In California Tax Credits Sports Tom Brady Wants You to Roast Him (and Dinner) For His Latest Viral Marketing Stunt Sports NBA's Advertiser Interest Surges, Lifting Media Partners Ahead of Tip Off Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery Is for Sale After All, as "Multiple Parties" Circle Power Business Managers The Hollywood Reporter Power Business Managers Event to Feature Linda Lichter, Honor Anna DerParseghian CAA CAA Bolsters Creators Division, Hires Veteran Jacob Selzer Film and TV Tax Credits Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' Nabs $37 Million, 'Jumanji' Sequel Gets $44 Million In California Tax Credits Sports Tom Brady Wants You to Roast Him (and Dinner) For His Latest Viral Marketing Stunt Sports NBA's Advertiser Interest Surges, Lifting Media Partners Ahead of Tip Off Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery Is for Sale After All, as "Multiple Parties" Circle