'Wicked' and Many Broadway Shows May Soon Halt as IATSE Calls Strike Authorization Vote
actors and writers continue to strike, Broadway may soon be joining the picket line. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has called a strike authorization vote, reported Wednesday, after negotiations fell through with The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical, which are representing Broadway and national tour producers.IATSE members, which consists of stagehands, hair and makeup artists and wardrobe, amongst others, have until 11 p.m. PT Thursday evening to vote, which means there's the likelihood that a strike could come as early as Friday morning.