UPDATE:
“After a brief strike period, the Kennedy Center and National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) leadership are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with AFM Local 161-710, the musicians of the NSO.
NSO’s Season Opening Gala Concert, set for tomorrow, Saturday, September 28, will now go ahead as planned. All other performances at the Kennedy Center will proceed as planned.”
Thanks to D. for passing on from the Kennedy Center:
“he Kennedy Center and the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) are disappointed to share that the NSO musicians, AFM Local 161-710, have decided to go on strike, effective today, Friday, the 27th, thereby canceling the September 28 Season Opening Gala concert. Other Kennedy Center performances may be impacted. Patrons will be advised immediately should their performances at the Kennedy Center be impacted.
The Kennedy Center is committed to providing the utmost flexibility for our patrons in light of these circumstances. Ticketholders for the September 28 concert will be automatically refunded the cost of tickets and parking to their original payment method.
The Kennedy Center and NSO leadership remain committed to working with the NSO musicians to identify a path forward and reach an agreement.”