In an open letter to The Broadway League, shared Oct. 1, Local 802 AFM called for a guarantee of "fair wages that reflect Broadway's success," "stable health coverage," "no change to attendance requirement," "employment and income security," and preservation of "in-house contractors."

If Broadway musicians do go on strike on Thursday, Oct. 23, many musicals will be affected. AFM Local 802 shared a list on its website of the shows and the theaters.

Musicians reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League, hours before a strike. The move followed a similar agreement made by actors and stage managers.

Theatergoers are worried the lights may go out on Broadway a threat of a theater strike looms. Two powerful labor unions representing Broadway performers, musicians and stage managers have

Local 802 AFM has announced its intent to strike immediately if no deal is reached by October 23. Mediation is set to begin October 22. If an agreement is not made overnight, musicians will be on strike the next morning.

Broadway is tense as two major labor unions have authorized strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with producers.

Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League.