Broadway Musicians Union Local 802 Ratifies New Three-Year Contract

AFM Local 802, the union representing Broadway musicians, has ratified a new three-year Broadway contract with a strong majority “yes” vote. The agreement is retroactive to September 1, 2025, and will remain in effect through August 27, 2028.

In a statement, Local 802 President Bob Suttmann said, “After a hard-fought contract negotiation, Broadway musicians overwhelmingly ratified their new three-year contract, preserving industry-leading standards for the artists who power Broadway’s success."

“We welcome the ratification of our Broadway contract by the members of Local 802. We have always valued the musicians employed on Broadway.  We are deeply appreciative of our mediator, Javier Ramirez, for finding a path that both sides could endorse, avoiding a needless disruption of our industry,” said Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League

United in solidarity, Broadway musicians doubled down on their collective power with a 98% strike authorization vote. Ultimately, AFM Local 802’s Broadway musicians, together with the actors and stage managers of Actors’ Equity Association, have proven that organized labor remains a potent force on Broadway.”

Broadway musicians had been working without a contract since August 31, 2025. A tentative agreement was reached on October 23, with ratification voting concluding at 5 p.m. on November 3.