The New York Times – Music:
The labor action forced the opera to cancel as patrons were finding their seats, and threw the season of one of the nation’s premier companies into limbo.
Category: American Federation of Musicians
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Broadway Could Face a Strike This Fall. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Music:
The Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians are trying to negotiate new contracts, but workers are increasingly frustrated.
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In San Antonio, an Orchestra Was Reborn. Can It Endure?
The New York Times – Music:
The San Antonio Philharmonic was formed after the demise of the city’s 83-year-old orchestra in 2022. But rebuilding has not been easy.
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2 Players Sue Philharmonic, Saying They Were Wrongfully Suspended
The New York Times – Music:
Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang said they were sidelined without cause by the New York Philharmonic after a recent magazine article detailed allegations of misconduct against them.
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Philharmonic Opens Inquiry After Misconduct Allegations Are Revived
The New York Times – Music:
The New York Philharmonic commissioned an outside investigation into its culture after a magazine article explored how it handled an accusation of sexual assault in 2010.
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Philharmonic Sidelines 2 Players It Tried to Fire for Misconduct
The New York Times – Music:
The New York Philharmonic said the musicians would not perform for now, after a magazine article brought new attention to allegations of misconduct. They have denied wrongdoing.
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Broadway Musicians Object to David Byrne’s ‘Here Lies Love’
The New York Times – Music:
The show plans to use recorded music instead of a live band, but a labor union says its contract for the theater requires musicians for musicals.
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‘Phantom’ Ends. For Musicians, So Does the Gig of a Lifetime.
The New York Times – Music:
Broadway’s longest running musical, set to close next month, has been a source of stability for orchestra members, many of whom have grown up with the show.