TDF's Introduction to Theater by TDF

Since 1995, TDF's Introduction to Theatre program has given more than 150,000 middle and high school students a meaningful welcome to the performing arts. Every year, we connect 10,000 stude…

Day In The Life of Deeksha, Part 3: TKTS Booth by TDF

Get a behind-the-scenes look inside the TKTS Booth, whereTDF Executive Director Deeksha Gaur chats with TKTS Head Treasurer Bill Roeder about why people from all over the world visit us for …

Deeksha's Day in the Life at TDF by TDF

Join our new Executive Director on a TDF office visit, at a student matinee and inside the TKTS booth! This #GivingTuesday, double your impact → give.tdf.org. Every new or increased gift m…

Day In The Life of Deeksha, Part 1: TDF Office by TDF

Join our new Executive Director Deeksha Gaur as she tours TDF. First stop: the office, where employee Julie Williams shares what has longtime staff sticking around.

Day In The Life of Deeksha, Part 2: Student Matinee by TDF

TDF Executive Director Deeksha Gaur joins Director of TDF Education Programs Ginger Meagher at a student matinee of Alicia Keys' "Hell's Kitchen," where we've filled the entire house with st…

Meet the Cast: Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by TDF

Look for tickets on tdf.org and at TKTS!

The Great Gatsby: If You Stepped Into 1922, What's the First Thing You Would Do? by TDF

We talked to the company of The Great Gatsby musical, playing through November 12 at the Papermill Playhouse.

Introducing Deeksha Gaur, TDF's new Executive Director by TDF

TDF Conversations: Poor Yella Rednecks by TDF

Playwright, Qui Nguyen and director, May Adrales speak about their new play, Poor Yella Rednecks playing at MTC!

TDF and Girl Scouts Troop 6000 At Aladdin and The Lion King on Broaday by TDF

Talk about a whole new world! Nothing makes us happier than watching young people experience the magic of theatre for the first time. It was an honor to partner with the Girl Scouts of Great…

TDF Conversations: Here Lies Love by TDF

Join us Oct 5 at 3pm ET

Hadestown: Inside Our Autism Friendly Performance by TDF

“What you’re seeing is audiences who love the arts, but aren’t always invited to participate”—Deeksha Gaur, TDF Executive Director. Take a look inside the happenings of our #Autism…

TDF: Introduction to Dance by TDF

Meet TDF Teaching Artist Courtney Murray, who partnered with dance teacher Kate Diaz to bring a dance workshop to NYC 6th graders as part of our Introduction to Dance Program.

TKTS Celebrates 50 Years in Times Square by TDF

On Wednesday, June 28, TDF’s TKTS, which revolutionized same-day discount theatre tickets for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, marked 50 years in Times Square. We had a special celebration…

The Shark Is Broken: Meet the Cast by TDF

The Shark Is Broken Opening Night: The actors and creative team discuss the hilarity and depth of the show, theatre accessibility, advice for young playwrights and more.

Which Two People Would You Want to be Stuck on a Boat With? by TDF

The Shark Is Broken Opening Night compilation of answers from cast, Christian Slater, James Monroe Iglehart, and more!

Renew Now! There's a Seat Waiting For You. by TDF

Now that Broadway has returned, so have our programs that bring theatre to all, such as this student matinee of The Lion King. At the Wednesday March 2nd matinee, TDF filled the theatre with…

TDF Education: The Next Generation of Theatre Lovers by TDF

"TDF is creating the next generation of theatre makers and theatre patrons." -- Kate Bell, TDF Teaching Artist.

TDF Wendy Wasserstein Ceremony 2023 Highlights by TDF

In June 2023, TDF hosted its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street). Founded as Open Doors in 1998 by TDF and Pul…

TDF Wendy Wasserstein Ceremony 2023: Full Ceremony by TDF

In June 2023, TDF hosted its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street). Founded as Open Doors in 1998 by TDF and Pul…

TDF Conversations: Once Upon a One More Time by TDF

Join us Wednesday, August 9, at 3pm ET!

Montage of 'The Cottage' by TDF

The Cottage stars Emmy Award winner Eric McCormack (“Will & Grace”), Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde), Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper (Tootsie), Alex Moffat (“Satu…

Meet the Cast & Creatives: The Cottage by TDF

The Cottage is a side-splitting farce by Sandy Rustin inspired by the works of Noël Coward -- with a feminist twist. Set in the English countryside in 1923, this tale of sex, betrayal and l…

TDF Conversation: Rock & Roll Man by TDF

Join us at 3pm ET Thursday, June 6!

Happy 50th Anniversary, TKTS! by TDF

Compilation of warm wishes from some beloved familiar faces!

Christina Bianco celebrates TKTS turning 50! by TDF

Impressions for days

TDF's Autism Friendly Performance of Six by TDF

To support accessibility programs, visit https://give.tdf.org. 🎶 We’re one of a kind🎶Our first Autism Friendly Performance of Six took the crown thanks to all the volunteers, staff, …

Architects talk TKTS by TDF

In honor of TKTS' 50th anniversary, the architects of the original TKTS Booth in Times Square, Bob Mayers and John Schiff, chat with TDF's Raven Snook about their creative process and the la…

TDF's Touch Tour of The Lion King by TDF

To support accessibility programs, visit https://give.tdf.org. TDF partnered with The Lion King to welcome 80 students and chaperones from 32 schools across NYC! Prior to the performance, s…

TDF Giving Day 2023 by TDF

Looking Back and Moving Forward... To help TDF continue to make everyone feel welcome and included at the theatre, please visit give.tdf.org. Over the past 22 years, under the leadership o…

TDF Conversations: King James by TDF

Friday, May 19, 1pm ET: Join Glenn Davis and Rajiv Joseph to learn why their new show's a slam dunk --- Theatre brought playwright Rajiv Joseph and actor Glenn Davis together, but basketba…