Theatre Development Fund

The thrill of the performing arts awaits you!

Nothing is more magical than attending live theatre and dance. TDF, a not-for-profit organization, makes the performing arts accessible and affordable in a variety of ways.

Unlock affordable tickets to thousands of productions!

A TDF Membership offers you special access to the deepest discounts on live theatre, dance and music performances.

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TKTS by TDF Discount Booths offer same-day tickets to the best Broadway and Off-Broadway shows up to 50% off.

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Donate to TDF today. Your gift will help share the transformative experience of live theatre and dance with others who couldn’t otherwise attend.

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In operation for more than 50 years, the TDF Costume Collection rents more than 100,000 costumes at affordable rates.

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TDF programs are made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts, as well as by the generosity of our donors, including the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, the Howard Gilman Foundation, and The Shubert Foundation.

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Join us in signing the praises of #OffBroadway this season, where more than a dozen new musicals begin performances over the next few months. Tap the link in bio for our…
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote, an incredible cast in The Wild Party at New York City Center, Matthew Broderick at Irish Repertory Theatre, Mexodus returns, Patrick Page as Titus…

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Tap the link in bio for our roundup of 1️⃣8️⃣ exciting #OffBroadway shows to catch in March. Tony winner @jessetyler as Truman Capote, The Wild Party with an incredible cast…
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There may not be a heaping of new musicals on Broadway this season but NYC’s smaller stages have plenty to offer this spring alone. Which are you most excited to…

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We asked the Queens of SIX how they feel about sharing this empowering show with audiences. Here’s what they had to say! 👑 SIX is often available on TDF Membership….
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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…

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TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program attended Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway! “I really appreciate what TDF is doing, I really appreciate bringing veterans into this theatre, and it’s a way…
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At a time when hard-won gains for women can feel under threat—and a look back at classic musicals shows how often women’s stories were told in limited ways—it’s refreshing to…
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“Today’s shows centering female friendships resonate differently, with an urgency that feels connected to this challenging time for women—and how we need to come together to fight back.” Sarah Rebell…

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A world premiere from Syracuse Stage, the Barrymore Award Winner for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical from Pig Iron Theatre Company, Eartha Kitt crooning in New Faces of 1952…

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Native New Yorker and Tony nominee Rebecca Naomi Jones shares how growing up with a TDF Membership gave her access to affordable theatre and helped make her the artist she…

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Native New Yorker and Tony nominee Rebecca Naomi Jones (@onerebeccajones) shares how growing up with a TDF Membership gave her access to affordable theatre and helped make her…