Member Stories
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Thank You TKTS for My Love of Theatre and the Love of My Life
How theatre enhanced my romance with my late wife
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I’ve Seen ‘Phantom’ 25 Times and It’s Still Not Enough
In my late teens as a newish fan of musical theatre, a friend and I met up in New York City hoping to catch a show. She was an avid fan of The Phantom of the Opera , but I was reluctant to go. I thought it seemed dated, not to mention problematic , and there were many other musicals ( Chicago, Hamilton, Wicked ) I was more interested in. However, since my friend had journeyed much farther than I,
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Attending (and Attending and Attending) the Tale of ‘Sweeney Todd’
God, that’s good! How I fell for my favorite musical
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Musical Theatre Was the Best Gift My Mother Ever Gave Me
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In ‘Cost of Living,’ I Finally See My Reality on Broadway
As a longtime theatre lover with cerebral palsy, I’ve been waiting decades for characters—and actors—who look like me
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I’ve Spent My Career Creating New Audiences. Then I Became One
How this die-hard theatregoer ended up at a WWE wrestling event
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Why Jewish Representation on Stage Makes Me Kvell
With anti-Semitism on the rise, authentic portrayals of Jewish life are more important than ever
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Made Glorious Summer: Lining Up for Shakespeare in the Park Tickets
Why waiting outdoors for hours for free tickets is always on my family’s calendar
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How TDF’s Accessibility Programs Are Changing Theatre Lovers’ Lives
Some of the ways we’re bringing the transformative experience of the performing arts to everyone