Broadway stall strike looms over Broadway talks
New York reports a possible Broadway strike as actors and stage managers union Equity and the League of American Theatres and Producers failed to reach a deal after Equity’s final offer was rejected. The Equity Council will meet Monday to decide on next steps, with a strike a distinct possibility during peak season. If action occurs, about 24 Broadway shows and over 1,200 theater workers could be affected nationwide.
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Actors’ Union
Somma
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Washington
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Actors’ Equity
Jed Bernstein
Bernstein
Alan Eisenberg
Equity
United States
Musicians’ Union
Senate debate on gay marriage amendment faces political test
Washington reports the Senate will vote on a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, a charged clash between gay rights advocates and social conservatives. Critics call it a political ploy to polarize voters ahead of the presidential race, while supporters say they defend the traditional family. Funds and votes are insufficient to reach the 67 needed, marking the move as a symbolic test for parties and states weighing constitutional changes.
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Reenactment planned for Burr Hamilton duel anniversary
Wee hawken waterfront hosts descendants of Hamilton and Burr for a staged duel reprise at 10 30 a m. Douglas Hamilton and Antonio Burr will portray their forebears with period dress while Stuart Fisk Johnson and others discuss historical context and reconciliation after two centuries.
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Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Burr
Weehawken
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Mississippi
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Cicadas of Brood X fade as next generation begins
In College Park Maryland entomologists note the 17 year cicada cycle continues with billions of eggs poised to hatch in weeks. Experts warn nymphs face high early mortality while researchers map ranges and new patterns of egg-laying emerge in diverse plants.
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Beltsville
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Kritsky
Ohio
Indiana
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