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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On Wednesday, October 28, help us celebrate 15 seasons of Autism Friendly Performances at the Rainbow Room.

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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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A little look back at our Autism Friendly Performance of @bwaygatsby 💚✨ Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun afternoon at the theatre!…
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Thank you for joining us at our Autism Friendly Performance of The Great Gatsby! 💚
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Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White are back together for the Broadway revival of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. The Tony-nominated duo sat down with TDF Stages to…

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Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White are back together for the Broadway revival of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play at @mtc_nyc. The Tony-nominated duo sat down with…
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“Every show should do an autism-friendly performance. They give everything back that they’re getting from the stage.” – Thomas M. Neff Last month, we kicked off our TDF Autism Friendly…

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“Every show should do an autism-friendly performance. They give everything back that they’re getting from the stage.” – Thomas M. Neff Last month, we kicked off our TDF Autism Friendly…
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting live performances that celebrate the Hispanic diaspora. Swipe to see shows currently available to TDF Members, plus five NYC theatres that explore…
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Here’s what’s streaming this weekend, all free! It’s your chance for a Holland Taylor political double feature, your last opportunity to stream The Metropolitan Opera’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier…

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Looking for your next new musical? There are more than six times as many new musicals opening Off Broadway as there are on Broadway this season! Our fall preview highlights…

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Looking for your next new musical? There are more than six times as many new musicals opening Off Broadway as there are on Broadway this season! Our fall preview highlights…
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We’re excited to welcome Tony Award winner Laura Benanti back as host of TDF’s 2026 Broadway Breakfast! Our annual fall fundraiser, celebrating the people who help make theatre accessible to…
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“Theatre is meant to be a place where everyone feels welcome.” – Caissie Levy After our Autism Friendly Performance of Ragtime last month, Tony-winning star Cassie Levy shared why these…

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“Theatre is meant to be a place where everyone feels welcome.” – @caissielevy After our Autism Friendly Performance of Ragtime last month, Tony-winning star Cassie Levy shared why these performances…
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Throughout the run of Ryan J. Haddad’s GOOD TIME CHARLIE, we’re partnering with TDF and Hands On to offer a variety of accessible performances, including: Open Captioned, ASL Interpreted, Mask…

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Looking for something new to see? There’s plenty opening Off Broadway this month! Catch ambitious new musicals, documentary theatre, Lupita Nyong’o in a profoundly personal new play and the return…

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Looking for something new to see? There’s plenty opening Off Broadway this month! Catch ambitious new musicals, documentary theatre, Lupita Nyong’o in a profoundly personal new play and the return…
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TDF Member Appreciation Weeks at TKTS Times Square are back! From now through Sunday, September 20, just identify yourself as a TDF Member to one of our Patron Services Reps…

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TDF Member Appreciation Weeks at TKTS Times Square are back! From now through Sunday, September 20, just identify yourself as a TDF Member to one of our Patron Services Reps…
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Throwback to our Hadestown Autism Friendly Performance last month! We had the best time and are so glad so many of you joined us. A huge thank you to everyone…
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National Theatre’s All My Sons lead by Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, All the Devils Are Here starring Patrick Page at McCarter Theatre Center and more stream this weekend.
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From star-studded revivals to buzzy new musicals, there’s a lot coming to Broadway this fall. We’ve rounded up every musical and play set to begin performances before the end of…

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From star-studded revivals to buzzy new musicals, there’s a lot coming to Broadway this fall. We’ve rounded up every musical and play set to begin performances before the end of…
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What can a play written nearly 30 years ago tell us about the present? First seen on Broadway in 1997, Wendy Wasserstein’s “An American Daughter “ is now getting a…

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What can a play written nearly 30 years ago tell us about the present? First seen on Broadway in 1997, Wendy Wasserstein’s “An American Daughter “ is now getting a…