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The union representing professional actors and stage managers across the country are calling attention to a possible strike that would affect all Equity Broadway touring productions currently on the road.

The curtain could close early for the Broadway tour of “Hamilton” in Richmond due to a potential strike.

The deal comes after the union for actors and stage managers had issued a strike threat.

A joint statement from the union and the trade association Broadway League did not reveal terms of the three-year contract.

During Wednesday’s performance of “Six,” Actors’ Equity Association reps plan to distribute flyers warning of a possible strike.

Over a dozen actors and stage managers from the touring production of “Hamilton” handed out leaflets outside the Altria Theater before Tuesday night’s opening performance of the Broadway hit, warning of the possibility of an upcoming strike.

A new Jacksonville theater group, Lumen Repertory, is launching with a series of "ShakesBeer" shows in area breweries.

Opening night of the Broadway musical Beetlejuice may be in limbo. Actors and stage managers are warning of a possible strike Tuesday or Wednesday.

The nationwide action is planned to highlight labor talks between Broadway producers and touring performers.

See photos of Actors' Equity members talking with audience members and sharing their experiences as artists on tour as a part of Equity's Unite the Road campaign.