Summary
Talks resumed between Broadway actors and theater producers to prevent a potential strike. The key issue is health care contributions for Broadway actors and stage managers, who have been working without a contract since late September. A strike would close most Broadway shows, except for a few that have different agreements.
Key Facts
- Broadway actors and stage managers have been without a contract since September 28, 2025.
- The main disagreement is over the contributions to the health care fund for actors and stage managers.
- If no agreement is reached, a strike could shut down about 26 Broadway productions.
- Five shows would remain open because they operate under different contracts.
- Producers currently pay less towards health care per worker compared to other regional theaters in the U.S.
- The union wants an increase of about 0.21% of each show's weekly earnings for the health fund.
- Last Broadway season had record ticket sales of $1.89 billion, despite rising costs.
- Broadway musicians are also negotiating for better contracts and support the actors' union.
