The Broadway community, including touring productions, has successfully averted a potential labor disruption, unlike the ongoing strikes impacting the film and television industry. The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions, representing producers, along with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), announced a tentative agreement on Thursday, narrowly preventing a strike that could have begun as early as Friday.

This agreement covers approximately 1,500 essential behind-the-scenes workers, including stagehands, hair and makeup artists, and wardrobe personnel. These individuals contribute to 28 Broadway productions and 17 touring shows. While the agreement awaits ratification, both parties have committed to sharing the details with their members in the near future.

This positive development stands in stark contrast to the labor disputes currently affecting Hollywood. The Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) joined the Writers Guild of America (WGA) on strike last week, significantly impacting film and television production. The writers' strike began in early May. This Broadway agreement is entirely separate from the Hollywood situation and offers a hopeful sign for the live theater industry.