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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Celebrate the TDF Costume Collection and the theatrical design community at TAO Downtown on April 13!

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Your impact, profound!

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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Read about your favorite shows in TDF Stages.

Our online magazine spotlights the best theatre and dance productions in New York City. Enjoy show recommendations, artist interviews and videos.

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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Happy World Theatre Day from TDF 🎭 Theatre changes lives—that’s why we work to ensure it’s accessible to everyone. Hear from Broadway performers Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrew Durand, Francis Jue, and…

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Happy World Theatre Day from TDF 🎭 Theatre changes lives—that’s why we work to ensure it’s accessible to everyone. Hear from Broadway performers Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrew Durand, Francis Jue, and…
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Hey, NYC High School Seniors! TDF is offering ALL graduating high school students from New York City Public Schools a SPECIAL gift—a FREE TDF Membership to access Broadway shows and…

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Hey, @NYCSchools High School Seniors!  @tdfnyc is offering ALL graduating high school students from New York City Public Schools a SPECIAL gift—a FREE TDF Membership to access Broadway shows…
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What do 100,000 costumes look like? Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the TDF Costume Collection in Queens, NY, which provides costume rentals to theatres and schools nationwide. You’ll find many…
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Sharon D Clarke and Ncuti Gatwa in National Theatre’s The Importance of Being Earnest and more stream this weekend.
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Ariel Kregal and Gabe Bagdazian are the In-House Designers at the TDF Costume Collection who bring productions to life at schools and regional theatres across the country. They oversee mail-order…

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Ariel Kregal and Gabe Bagdazian are the In-House Designers at the TDF Costume Collection who bring productions to life at schools and regional theatres across the country. They oversee mail-order…
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Everyone deserves to experience the power of Ragtime. Last fall, TDF presented an open captioned performance of this acclaimed musical revival at Lincoln Center Theater, making this beloved Broadway show…
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NYC’s biggest theatrical thrills—and lowest tickets prices—are often found on the smallest stages. Check out our roundup of indie productions opening this month, all offering tickets for $40 or less….
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Target Margin Theater evokes Jean Genet’s worldview, a loopy look at free will and quantum science with SOCIETY Theatre, hot dog history at Chain Theatre plus other promising indie theatre…

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Thank you for joining us at the TDF Autism Friendly Performance of MJ the Musical!