Courtesy of the Houston Chronicle
Stagehand strike likely to darken Broadway
Associated Press
NEW YORK — Stagehands will go on strike today, a move expected to darken most of the plays and musicals on Broadway, according to a person close to contract negotiations.
The strike was to begin at 11 a.m., shuttering an early matinee of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the person was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Both the union, Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and the League of American Theatres and Producers held two days of unproductive meetings Wednesday and Thursday.
Lisa Linden, a spokeswoman for the League, said, "We have not heard from Local One regarding a strike and it would be shocking if they would hurt the theatergoing public by shutting down Broadway without notice."
A union spokesman declined to comment.
The strike would not affect all Broadway shows. Productions playing off-Broadway or in theaters operated by nonprofits will still be running. Also not affected are commercial theaters, which have separate agreements with the union.
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