Theatre Development Fund News

Broadway costume designer Carrie Robbins has passed away. Learn more about Robbins' life and work.

New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.

Berkeley Rep’s 2024 Ovation Gala will be held on Saturday, April 13 at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.

After what has felt like weeks of covering cuts in funding to UK Arts budgets, some great news on two fronts from across the pond - a recent study of 2023 ticket buyers in the UK found that more than half of them were first time theatregoers.

David LeShay has announced that he will be stepping down from the Theatre Development Fund this June.

After almost 30 years of preserving, celebrating, and championing the rich history of theater, The Theatre Museum, originally established as The Broadway Theatre Institute in 1995, announces the difficult decision to cease operations in 2024.

The Broadway League's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Gennean M. Scott has resigned, according to an Instagram post on her account.

TDF announces recipients of FY 2024 TAP Plus grants, supporting inclusivity in NYS theatres. 28 organizations will receive $135,000 for captioned programming.

Theatre Communications Group's 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories will honor ​architect and designer David Rockwell, Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland, director Schele Williams, and The Shubert Foundation.

As BroadwayWorld reported in the summer, TDF, one of the country's foremost not-for-profit service organizations for the performing arts, recently welcomed Deeksha Gaur to the post of Executive Director. Get to know Deeksha in the video below!

A full slate of accessible options have been announced for the 2023 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, as part of the Company’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all guests at the acclaimed holiday production.

Read about the life and legacy of Alan Eisenberg, the influential executive director of Actors' Equity Association, who led the union from 1981 to 2006. Discover how he shaped the industry and navigated through challenging times.

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, will present its 12th season of Autism Friendly Performances for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities. Learn how to purchase tickets!

TDF will host its first major in-person fundraiser since the pandemic on Wednesday, October 25 at 8 a.m. at City Winery. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Mayor Adams convenes NYC's first-ever live performance industry council to discuss issues plaguing industry. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

Join in on September 6th to pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of Jack L. Goldstein, former Executive Director of TDF and Save The Theaters. Don't miss this opportunity to remember his invaluable contributions to the preservation of Broadway theaters.

A memorial service for Jack L. Goldstein, who organized a successful campaign in the 1980s to landmark over two dozen Broadway theatres, will be held on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 (5 PM) at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in-the-Highlands, in Cold Spring, NY.

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Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon. Experience the magic and unforgettable performances in this spectacular new production. Don't miss out on this enchanting musical event!