strike looming?
A Broadway strike looks more and more likely. Last night’s League update suggests it’s close, and the today’s papers say a stage hand lock out could even occur today. I’d hate to have a show on Broadway – esp. a marginal one – but Broadway would bounce back quicky from a strike. New York tourism is super strong (try getting a half decent hotel room under $350) and there are bullet proof shows like Wicked and Jersey Boys. They’ll sustain anything.
On the one hand, I hope the ridiculous stagehand work rules and staff requirements can be reduce. It would help the entire business if it came in to the 21st century – or even the second half of the 20th. But I’m cynical – the producers will probably buckle and lose this rare chance to make a difference. I hope I’m wrong…