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…
"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…
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 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 talks channeling Cee Cee Bloom in an iconic Bob Mackie dress from the TDF Costume Collection. See her now in Beaches: The Musical!
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…
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…
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"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…
"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…
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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
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…
Last month, history had its eyes on something truly special: the first-ever TDF Autism Friendly Performance of @HamiltonMusical! â With thoughtful adjustments to the show, trained staf…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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