434 stories 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…
A beginners guide to adapting theatre exercises to a virtual space.
TDF Education Workshop featuring teaching artist Jenna Woods
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.
TDF Education Workshop featuring teaching artist Jenna Woods
Lisa Cohen, a retired teacher, shares her passion for arts education. Help us bring students back to Broadway! Please visit give.tdf.org.
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…
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…
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, April…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
We can't wait to see you at the theatre real soon.
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…
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…
Celia Rose Gooding and Lauren Patten talk about the show, their friendship and Alanis Morissette!
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Little B, a neurodiverse puppet, wonders whether the holidays are happening this year …
In the Greek mythology-inspired musical Hadestown, The Fates"Jewelle Blackman, Kay Trinidad and Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer"harmonize as they prophesize about Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and P…
