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ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers, commemorated its 90th Anniversary with a celebration at City Winery last night - Monday, October 1st. 

Actors Equity has just announced a town hall meeting for members to discuss salaries for touring productions. It was recently announced that the upcoming tours for KInky Boots and Newsies willl offer its actors tiered contracts- with weekly salaries around $1,000, instead of the usual $1,800. The issue sparked much discussion on Twitter and Facebook, and many gathered for an Equity meeting the was held earlier today.

According to an article from the NY Daily News, proposed state regulations could slash the number of hours for child performers. Critics say that this would make it almost impossible for children to work on the Great White Way.

LATEST NEWS: No official news is yet available, though NY1 and other news sources are reporting that optimism is in the air. Both sides spoke positively earlier in the day about reaching a resolution, but no official announcements have yet been made. A press conference is expected later this evening.

Day 5 of the Broadway stagehands' strike comes with burning questions: 'What now?' Actors, musicians, crews and the Broadway community are beginning to worry about their financial future and the length of this stand-off.

LATEST NEWS: A statement from the League of American Theatres and Producers reads, 'The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One talked through the night and were unable to reach an agreement. Talks will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28) at 10AM. Performances are canceled through Wednesday's matinees.'

The long-running Perfect Crime will continue its run at the upcoming two-theatre Snapple Theatre Complex