We Are TDF
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We’re TDF.
TDF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing the power of the performing arts with everyone.
Mission Statement
TDF is a not-for-profit service organization dedicated to sharing the power of the performing arts with everyone. Our mission is to engage a broad and diverse audience by removing the financial, physical and invisible barriers to attendance. TDF welcomes NYC’s vibrant communities to the theatre because experiencing the performing arts improves mental health and social connections.
Our History
A Timeline of TDF Achievements and Milestones.
Created in 1968 to help an ailing New York theatre industry by building new audiences, TDF welcomes NYC’s vibrant communities to the theatre because experiencing the performing arts improves mental health and social connections.
Press & Media
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The 15th Season of TDF Autism Friendly Performances to Kick Off with the Tony-winning Revival of Ragtime
Read More: The 15th Season of TDF Autism Friendly Performances to Kick Off with the Tony-winning Revival of RagtimeNew York, NY – June 9, 2026 – TDF, the not-for-profit service organization dedicated to sharing the power of the performing arts with everyone, is pleased to announce the initial offerings for its 15th season of Autism Friendly Performances (AFP). The season—the largest to date with ten productions—will kick off with the first-ever AFP of…
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TKTS to Co-sponsor Staten Island FerryHawks’ Broadway Night on Saturday, June 13
Read More: TKTS to Co-sponsor Staten Island FerryHawks’ Broadway Night on Saturday, June 13New York, NY – June 1, 2026 – Broadway meets baseball for a magical summer celebration at the FerryHawks’ highly anticipated Broadway Night on June 13, 2026. This special event will blend the thrill of baseball and the dazzle of live theatre with performances, Broadway ticket giveaways, and a post-game dance party with fireworks. Gates open at…
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TDF and CATS: The Jellicle Ball Announce “The Jellicle Ball for All:” A Robust Accessible Tickets Initiative
Read More: TDF and CATS: The Jellicle Ball Announce “The Jellicle Ball for All:” A Robust Accessible Tickets InitiativeNew York, NY – February 26, 2026 – TDF and CATS: The Jellicle Ball are pleased to announce “The Jellicle Ball for All,” a slate of accessibility initiatives that will bring over 3,000 people to the theatre this spring at low or no cost. The communities benefiting from these programs include students, veterans, and individuals…
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