List of shows impacted by Broadway strike as musicians announce intent to 'strike immediately'

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Broadway musicians are saying without a deal they could walk off their jobs before the end of the week.

Both sides will meet with a mediator on Wednesday in hopes of coming to an agreement.

But the union representing Broadway musicians, Local 802 AFM, said if they don't have a contract by Thursday morning, they are prepared to strike immediately.

"The Broadway musicians represented by Local 802 AFM are going into mediation on Wednesday, Oct. 22. If we do not have a new contract by Thursday morning, we are prepared to strike immediately. We are hopeful that we can reach an agreement."

They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31 and are demanding fair wages that reflect Broadway's success, stable health coverage and employment and income security.

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