4:20PM Update: Meeting Continues; Reports on Strike's End (as of Now) Erroneous

Though a few news sources have reported word of there being good news coming regarding the Broadway strike, unfortunately, that is not currently the case. League sources confirmed to BroadwayWorld.com, at 4:20PM, that both sides had begun meeting on Sunday, November 25th at 2PM. Thus far though, no breaks have been taken and there is no news to report. Stay tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for further official updates if they become available.

The Broadway community holds its breath awaiting the results of a meeting held today (November 25) between The League and Local One in an effort to end the stagehands' strike, confirmed by Charlotte St. Martin (Executive Director of The League) yesterday.  Details on the time and whereabouts of the meeting were not announced.

After meeting last weekend (November 17 & 18) for nearly 24-hours of negotiations between The League and Local One, efforts to put Broadway back on its feet failed. Talks came to a close with no resolution and it seems shows are in for the long-haul. After a week of no talks, the two parties will be back at the table tomorrow.

The list of open shows on Broadway bounced from eight to nine after How The Grinch Stole Christmas won its case in court, and officially reopened its limited holiday engagement on Friday, November 23 at 11AM at the St. James Theatre. It is unclear if the production will continue into next week.  How The Grinch Stole Christmas stages a whopping 11-performances this holiday weekend. Schedule: Friday, November 23 at 11AM, 2PM, 5PM & 8PM; Saturday, November 24 at 11AM, 2PM, 5PM & 8PM; and Sunday, November 25 at 11AM, 2PM & 5PM.

At 10AM on Saturday, November 10 the Theatrical Stage Employees Union/Local One went on strike, shutting down nearly all of Broadway. The decision to walk off the job came after negotiations stalled between Theatrical Stage Employees Union/Local One and the League of American Theatres and Producers.

The strike effectively closed 27 Broadway theatres and sent theatre-goers and members of the Broadway community into confusion and frustration.  Businesses throughout the Times Square / Theatre District area are already feeling the impact of the strike with reduced traffic to bars, restaurants and other venues.