Theatre Development Fund
| Abbreviation | TDF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1968 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Promotion of theatre/dance and its development, especially in New York City |
| Location |
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| Services | Disability services, among others |
| Methods | Use of private and government funding |
| Award(s) | Special Tony Award |
| Website | tdf |
The Theatre Development Fund (TDF) is a not-for-profit performing arts service organization in New York City. Created in 1968 to help an ailing New York theatre industry, TDF supports audiences and artists through a variety of programs. Initially, TDF supported performances it deemed to be of cultural value on Broadway and beyond through its subsidy program. While this program was discontinued, TDF continues to support Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-off-broadway theatre and dance productions by selling tickets through multiple programs, the most prominent being its TKTS discount ticket booths. The organization also assists Broadway with complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), provides educational outreach programs to secondary and college students, and rents out costumes to productions and other non-profits. It has received a Special Tony Award for its work.