A 'Pass Over' Conversation by TDF

Opening a show is always intense, but as the first play on Broadway in almost 18 months, Pass Over faces some unique challenges. But stars Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood and Gabriel Ebert…

Shape Light and TDF, Ritual Theatre Making, Part 2 by TDF

Shape Light creates a participant-centered experience with: meditations, live music, ritual, theatre and performance explorations. Teaching Artist: Noelle Ghoussaini Learn more about TDF a…

Creating Intentional Classrooms: Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion by TDF

Vocabulary and discussion 101 for making intentional spaces for trans students and people in classrooms and public spaces. Teaching Artists: Maybe Burke and Michael Leibenluft Learn more a…

Shape Light and TDF, Ritual Theatre Making, Part 3 by TDF

Shape Light creates a participant-centered experience with: meditations, live music, ritual, theatre and performance explorations. Teaching Artist: Noelle Ghoussaini Learn more about TDF a…

TDF Conversations: Hybrid Theatre by TDF

NYC theatre-makers Daniella Topol, Erez Ziv and Cameron Cueva Clarke discuss why they're steaming in-person shows to at-home audiences. Moderated by TDF's Andrew Block. --- You can find mo…

TDF Top 5 Weekend Roundup by TDF

Here's Tyler with what to watch this weekend! Visit stages.tdf.org for links and details.

TDF Conversations: Theatre Critics of Color by TDF

July 7, 2021: TDF's Tyler Riley moderates a conversation with cultural critics and activists Jose Solís, Alicia Ramírez and Juan Michael Porter II about their careers and their work to div…

TDF Top 5 Weekend Roundup by TDF

Here's TDF's Tyler Riley with what to watch this weekend! Visit stages.tdf.org for links and details.

TDF Conversations: David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori by TDF

June 23, 2021: Watch this intimate chat between good pals and Soft Power creators David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori. Hear them talk about Soft Power's journey, the rash of violence agains…

Adapting Arts Ed with Stephen by TDF

A beginners guide to adapting theatre exercises to a virtual space.

Autism Friendly Performances: Little B's Big Idea by TDF

Part 1: How to produce theatrical work via ZOOM by TDF

TDF Education Workshop featuring teaching artist Jenna Woods

Coaching a Shakespearean Monologue by TDF

TDF Education presents Coach Raphael Peacock for a close read on how to prepare a Shakespearean monologue, with special attention paid to actors of color working on The Bard.

Part 2: How to produce theatrical work via ZOOM by TDF

TDF Education Workshop featuring teaching artist Jenna Woods

Lisa Cohen Talks Arts Education by TDF

Lisa Cohen, a retired teacher, shares her passion for arts education. Help us bring students back to Broadway! Please visit give.tdf.org.

Young Playwrights Final Presentations by TDF

This past school year, TDF hosted a group of student playwrights from NYC-area schools under the guidance of playwright, director and teaching artist Noelle Ghoussaini. These young dramatist…

TDF Giving Day 2021 by TDF

June 3 is TDF Giving Day. What a long, strange 15 months it's been. But with widespread vaccinations and Broadway set to reopen this fall, there are reasons to feel hopeful. There is final…

TDF Conversations: Titanique by TDF

You jump, I jump, right? Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, the creators of a hilarious new Titanic parody—based on the songs of Céline Dion, of course—joined us for a chat Wed, A…

Wendy Wasserstein Project Virtual Celebration 2021 by TDF

In 1998, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein and TDF wanted to see if theatre was still relevant to young people. We took eight high school students to see six shows in one s…

TDF Conversations: Rock of Ages by TDF

For Mitchell Jarvis and Adam Dannheisser, Rock of Ages wasn't just a gig, it was a way of life. Both actors started with the hair-metal jukebox musical when it first banged its head Off Broa…

TDF Conversations: Aubrey Lynch II and Desmond Richardson by TDF

Aubrey Lynch II and Desmond Richardson have known each other for decades. They studied and danced together at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and also appeared on Broadway, where Lynch pe…

TDF Education: Teacher Appreciation by TDF

We are grateful for the educators who have supported students during a challenging year by helping them express themselves through theatre. Visit bit.tdf.org/edu to support TDF's Education P…

TDF Conversations: Ain't Too Proud by TDF

March 3, 2021: Jawan M. Jackson and Taylor Symone Jackson talk candidly about Broadway and their beloved musical. Although Melvin Franklin of The Temptations and Motown icon Mary Wilson di…

TDF Conversations: LaChanze and Audra McDonald by TDF

March 31, 2021: Broadway's biggest icons (and longtime buddies!) discuss cofounding Black Theatre United amidst a pandemic, their extraordinary careers and the power of young people to creat…

TDF Education: A Night with Nina Simone by TDF

We are proud to share this showcase from students who participated in our Introduction to Theatre residency at The Denzel Washington School for the Art!

TDF Conversations: Moulin Rouge! On Broadway by TDF

Moulin Rouge! on Broadway's, Aaron Tveit, Sahr Ngaujah and Ricky Rojas play are bohemian BFFs on stage, and they have incredible chemistry off-stage as well. They joined us for a chat Wednes…

We Will Be Back, live from Times Square by TDF

March 12, 2021: One year since Broadway curtains closed, we went live in Times Square to join the theatre community in tears of remembrance and more importantly, hope! Performances begin at…

Happy New Year From TDF by TDF

We can't wait to see you at the theatre real soon.

We Believe in Imagination by TDF

Donating to TDF means you believe in the work we are doing to bring imagination to life while theatres are closed. Imagination didn't shut down when Broadway closed. Over the last eight mon…

A Marsha Mason and Jack O'Brien Conversation by TDF

Oscar-nominated actress Marsha Mason and Tony-winning director Jack O'Brien have known each other for a long time. They have lots to say about the history of the American theatre industry an…

A Jagged Little Pill Conversation with Celia Rose Gooding and Lauren Patten by TDF

Celia Rose Gooding and Lauren Patten talk about the show, their friendship and Alanis Morissette! TDF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts…