In an open letter to The Broadway League, shared Oct. 1, Local 802 AFM called for a guarantee of "fair wages that reflect Broadway's success," "stable health coverage," "no change to attendance requirement," "employment and income security," and preservation of "in-house contractors."

The Broadway League and Musicians Local 802 announced the deal early Thursday morning, as the strike deadline approached.

A strike by musicians has been averted as AFM Local 802 has come to an agreement with the Broadway League on a tentative deal.

Broadway musicians’ union AFM Local 802 has reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League, averting a potential strike. AFM Local 802 has announced reaching a tentative agreement with the Broadway League and Disney Theater Productions.

Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League.

Broadway musicians have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, averting the possibility of a strike.

If Broadway musicians do go on strike on Thursday, Oct. 23, many musicals will be affected. AFM Local 802 shared a list on its website of the shows and the theaters.