By Doug Cunningham

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees says it won’t sign a concessionary labor contract in a time of prosperity for Broadway – a billion dollar industry. The League of American Theaters and Producers met Thursday to talk about the labor issues on Broadway after giving what it said was its last and best offer to the union. The union countered with an offer of its own. There could be a lockout or a strike that would darken Broadway’s theater lights. The stagehands union is meeting Saturday in New York to organize strategy in the event of a lockout.