Tino Gagliardi

The American Federation of Musicians Pension Receives $1.5 Billion

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has announced that The American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Plan will receive a $1.5 billion pension-fix.

New York City Ballet Orchestra Musicians to Hold Rally at New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala

: The musicians of the New York City Ballet Orchestra are organizing a rally outside of the annual fall fashion gala at Lincoln Center. Find out why they're fighting for a fair contract and what it means for the future of the orchestra. Join them on Thursday, October 5th at 5pm to show your support.

Musicians of The New York City Ballet Orchestra Vote to Authorize Strike

The musicians of the New York City Ballet Orchestra, represented by the NYC musicians’ union (AFM Local 802), have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, as they continue to negotiate with ballet management for a fair contract. A strike authorization vote means that musicians may choose to strike if contract talks break down.

American Federation of Musicians Elects New International Leadership

The 102nd Convention of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada was held June 26 through June 29, 2023, at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The theme 'In Unity, There Is Strength' was reflected in the various discourse among the delegates and echoed by many guest speakers.

Musicians On Strike: Local 802 Announces Picket Line With Live Music At DCINY's Next Performance Outside Carnegie Hall

Musicians represented by the New York City musicians' union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside the Carnegie Hall stage door (behind Carnegie Hall on West 56th Street) with live music on Monday, June 5 at 5pm as part of their strike for a fair contract against the music producer Distinguished Concerts International New York. 

Wake Up With BWW 6/1: Drama Desk Awards, SWEENEY TODD Tour, and More!

Top stories: Drama Desk Awards winners, Sweeney Todd is heading on tour in 2025, and more!

Local 802 AFM Says 'David Byrne is Trying to Break The Union'

In response to a statement from Here Lies Love defending of its use of pre-recorded music as part of its upcoming Broadway production, Local 802 President and Executive Director Tino Gagliardi has issued a statement.

HERE LIES LOVE On Broadway Responds To Opposition Over Use Of Pre-Recorded Music

The minds behind the upcoming musical Here Lies Love have responded to opposition over the use of pre-recorded music as part of its upcoming Broadway production.

Broadway Musicians Oppose HERE LIES LOVE's Use of Recorded Tracks

Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians is opposing Here Lies Love's plans to stage the Broadway production with recorded instrumental tracks instead of a live band.

AFM Local 802 to Picket Outside Carnegie Hall This Weekend

Musicians represented by the New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside Carnegie Hall with live music on Saturday, April 29 at 5pm.

Broadway Businesses Unite Against Proposed Times Square Casino

As BroadwayWorld first reported last fall, there has been much talk about the potential of a Times Square casino, but will the plans ever come to fruition? Not if the New Times Square Casino Coalition has anything to say about it. 

AFM Local 802 Musicians to Picket Outside Lincoln Center as Part of Strike for a Fair Contract

Musicians represented by the New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside Lincoln Center with live music on Sunday, March 26 at 11:30am.

Local 802 On Strike Against DCINY, Announces Picket Line And Rally At Carnegie Hall On Monday

The New York City musicians' union Local 802 has announced a strike against Distinguished Concerts International New York, a for-profit company that produces concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and that boasts a roster of 257 musicians. A rally with striking musicians and elected officials will take place in front of Carnegie Hall on Monday, Feb. 20 at 6pm.

Applications Are Open For Bids For New York Casinos, Which May Include Times Square Location

The New York Gaming Facility Board has unanimously voted to issue a Request for Applications to solicit proposals for up to three commercial casinos in New York State. This could include the long-rumored Times Square location, that BroadwayWorld has previously reported on.

Actors' Equity and Local 802 Back Times Square Casino Bid, Joining Coalition for a Better Times Square

Times Square stakeholders – including theater workers, musicians, small business owners, construction unions, hotel operators, and more – have launched a coalition to revitalize Times Square and support a license for a new, world-class gaming and entertainment facility.

Musicians From Distinguished Concerts International New York to Rally for Fair Contract

The orchestra of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is staging a public rally with live music at Dante Park, across from Lincoln Center, on Sunday, November 20 at 1pm.

NYC Musicians' Union Local 802 Endorses Jerry Nadler For Congress

The NYC musicians' union (AFM Local 802) announces its endorsement of Jerry Nadler for Congress in U.S. District 12. 

AFM Local 802 and IATSE Local 1 Endorse Carlina Rivera For Congress

The NYC musicians' union (AFM Local 802) and the NYC stagehands' union (IATSE Local 1) jointly announce their endorsement of Carlina Rivera for Congress in U.S. District 10. 

Musicians to Rally in Front of Carnegie Hall for Professional Standards & a Fair Contract

The orchestra of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is staging a rally with live music in front of Carnegie Hall on Monday, June 6 from 6pm to 7pm.

Local 802 Releases Statement on Appointment of Laurie Cumbo to Lead NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

Local 802, the union of professional musicians in NYC, has released a statement in response to the news that NYC Mayor Eric Adams has appointed former Brooklyn City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo to serve as the new NYC Commissioner of Cultural Affairs.