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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January is packed with exciting theatre, thanks to seven annual festivals across the city. Adventurous audiences can discover innovative, multimedia, and experimental performances—often at bargain-basement prices. Our guide helps you…
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January is packed with exciting theatre, thanks to seven annual festivals across the city. Adventurous audiences can discover innovative, multimedia, and experimental performances—often at bargain-basement prices. Our guide helps you…

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Theatre artists are exploring how artificial intelligence shapes—and often distorts—our humanity in ways that are both scary and surprising. From tech thrillers and AI grief-bots to performances that challenge the…
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Theatre artists are exploring how artificial intelligence shapes—and often distorts—our humanity in ways that are both scary and surprising. From tech thrillers and AI grief-bots to performances that challenge the…

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We are thrilled that combined, TDF/TKTS is the leading source for info about Broadway! During Broadway’s record-setting 2024-2025 season, theatregoers overwhelmingly turned to us to learn about shows. From our…
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We are thrilled that combined, TDF/TKTS is the leading source for info about Broadway! During Broadway’s record-setting 2024-2025 season, theatregoers overwhelmingly turned to us to learn about shows. From our…

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There’s a beautiful buffet of Off-Broadway offerings this month including @seanhayes at @studioseaview, @offbrandopera’s Threepenny Opera with @thekatrinalenk and George Abud, TikTok stars @cost_n_mayor, a riff on Antigone from @nationaltheatre
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Sean Hayes at Studio Seaview, Off-Brand Opera’s Threepenny Opera with Katrina Lenk and George Abud, Cost n’ Mayor, National Theatre’s riff on Antigone at The Shed, DATA – A New…

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Happy New Year from TDF! Here’s to 2026! 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…
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Happy New Year from TDF! Here’s to 2026! 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…

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Looking back on another year of stellar open captioned and audio described performances. Cheers more accessible performing arts experiences in ’26! Learn more our our accessible services –> bit.ly/4plAxj6 📸…

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Carole Gladstone-Ramos joined TDF at age 18. Fifty-two years later, she’s still a member, and an active one at that. While the process has changed—“I’ve been around long enough where…