Welcoming Audiences with Hearing Loss to the Renovated Delacorte Theater! by TDF

In summer 2025, The Public Theater unveiled its gorgeous renovation of the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. In addition to making the venue more accessible to folks with mobility challenge…

Why Theatre Producers Come to TDF to Reach New Audiences by TDF

"You want to surround yourself with as many partners who have the same goal in mind, which is build audiences, sell tickets, run a long time. And TDF is there from the start to do exactly th…

TDF Young Playwrights Summer Program by TDF

The TDF Young Playwrights Summer Program is a free two-week playwriting intensive led by award-winning dramatist Crystal Skillman. Students explore personal expression in writing, and the ar…

TDF Memberships Open the Door to Theatre for Everyone by TDF

TDF Members share what theatre means to them"and how a TDF Membership allows them to go more often. From seeing big Broadway blockbusters to discovering shows on smaller stages, TDF helps m…

Jessica Vosk on wearing Bob Mackie from the TDF Costume Collection by TDF

Jessica Vosk talks channeling Cee Cee Bloom in an iconic Bob Mackie dress from the TDF Costume Collection. See her now in Beaches: The Musical!

Welcome to the TDF Costume Collection by TDF

For more than 50 years, the TDF Costume Collection's mission has been to provide low-cost, professionally designed costumes to customers nationwide. You'll find many treasures, including cos…

The Impact of TKTS on Broadway Audiences and Performers by TDF

TKTS has been a gateway to Broadway for generations of theater lovers. Hear directly from Broadway artists about why TKTS matters"and how it continues to shape the theatre community. Featu…

CATS: The Jellicle Ball Press Day by TDF

Video credit: CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway

TDF Ragtime Open Caption Performance by TDF

TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program at Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway by TDF

"I really appreciate what TDF is doing, I really appreciate bringing veterans into this theatre, and it's a way for us to take our camaraderie and form everything together." Since 2017, the…

Intro to Theatre and Dance: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by TDF

"I am a Broadway fan because of today." Through TDF's Introduction to Theatre and Dance program, a full house of NYC public school students recently experienced the magic of Harry Potter an…

Happy New Year from TDF! Here's to 2026 by TDF

2025 was a banner year for TDF! We presented our first-ever TDF Autism Friendly Performance of Broadway's Hamilton; signed up 5,000 high school seniors for free TDF Memberships as a Graduati…

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes TDF Autism Friendly Performance by TDF

"TDF Autism Friendly Performances are really the only place where my son can be himself, enjoy himself, and be celebrated." Last month, we kicked off our holiday season with a TDF Autism Fr…

How Theatre Makes Us Healthier and Happier by TDF

"You could be having a bad day, then you see a show and you feel your spirit lifted." Seeing a Broadway show isn't just entertaining, it's good for your health! Research from the NEA proves…

Gruesome Playground Injuries Press Day by TDF

"These are two people who feel most alive together." TDF was invited to press day for Gruesome Playground Injuries, where we had the chance to speak to its cast, Emmy nominee Nicholas Braun…

"It was electric; it was alive!" | TDF Autism Friendly Performance of Maybe Happy Ending by TDF

This August, TDF presented an Autism Friendly Performance of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending! Stars Dez Duron and Helen J Shen told us it was "electric" and "exhilara…

Hamilton on Broadway - TDF Autism Friendly Performance by TDF

Last month, history had its eyes on something truly special: the first-ever TDF Autism Friendly Performance of @HamiltonMusical! ⭐ With thoughtful adjustments to the show, trained staf…

The First-Ever TDF Autism Friendly Performance of Hamilton! by TDF

Last month, we presented the first-ever TDF Autism Friendly Performance of Hamilton. With adjusted lighting and sound, trained support staff on hand, and an inclusive environment, this perf…

TKTS " Your Ticket to Broadway for Less by TDF

Visit a TKTS Discount Booth for same-day matinee and evening performances and next-day matinees up to 50% off. To see what's playing right now, visit TDF.org/TKTS or download the TKTS app t…

TDF Community Programs at Real Women Have Curves on Broadway by TDF

We welcomed members from six of our community partners to a performance of Real Women Have Curves for free and captured their powerful reactions. This event was more than just a night at th…

"I Found Myself in Theatre" - Wendy Wasserstein Project Celebration 2025 by TDF

This June, we celebrated the students of the Wendy Wasserstein Project Class of 2025 with a ceremony featuring words of encouragement from teachers, mentors and alumni. In 1998, Wendy Wa…

TDF's Graduation Gift 2025 by TDF

This May, NYC high school seniors took center stage for our very own graduation party on the iconic red steps of TKTS by TDF before attending FREE performances of Six and Hell's Kitchen on B…

Wendy Wasserstein Project Alumni in Conversation by TDF

In 1998, Wendy Wasserstein and TDF wanted to see if theatre was relevant to young people. We took eight high school students to see six shows in a season and afterward had pizza and talked. …

August Wilson New Voices - Monologue Competition 2025 by TDF

TDF & Manhattan Theatre Club proudly co-hosted this year's August Wilson New Voices regional competition, where NYC high school students took center stage to honor the legendary August Wilso…

Why TDF matters to our members by TDF

Hear from members who describe their favorite things about TDF. See if you qualify and sign up at www.tdf.org/join.

Meet the Cast: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by TDF

TDF talked to the cast of Manhattn Theatre Club's Old Friends, which was one big Sondheim love fest!

Meet the Cast: Old Friends by TDF

TDF talked to the cast of MTC's Old Friends, which was one big Sondheim lovefest!

Lea Salonga Talks Theatre Accessibility by TDF

Why is it important for the arts to be accessible to all? Lea Salonga, star of the upcoming Old Friends on Broadway, discusses why theatre should not be an elitist art, especially when it co…

TDF's Touch Tour of Six on Broadway by TDF

🎶Sorry, not sorry"everyone has a right to marvel at the QUEENS' majesty! TDF and Six teamed up to host a touch tour for students who are blind/low-vision. After, they enjoyed an audio…

Happy 2025 From TDF! by TDF

Thank YOU to all who helped us break down barriers to arts access in 2024. We couldn't do it without you.

Santa Buys TKTS Gift Certificates! by TDF

TKTS gift certificates are available to purchase at the TKTS windows, as well as online at tdf.org!