TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program

Serving those who served

TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program

Founded in 2017, the TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program allows vets to see shows on Broadway and beyond alongside their peers. TDF partners exclusively with veteran organizations in the city who distribute a limited number of theatre tickets at no cost to their constituents. Post-performance talkbacks are planned when possible, and complimentary TDF memberships are provided to participating veterans so they can continue their theatregoing at greatly reduced cost. 

Partners past/present this season

  • America Works
  • Bank of America
  • Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ)
  • Blue Star Families
  • Con Edison Veterans, Inc.
  • CUNY Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Harlem Vet Center
  • Help USA
  • Hope for the Warriors
  • Housing Plus
  • James J Peters VA Medical Center – Community Engagement and Partnerships- Suicide Prevention
  • James J Peters VA Medical Center – Volunteer Services
  • Lehman College
  • Mission Continues
  • New York City Department of Sanitation
  • NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
  • Poetic Theatre Production
  • RBC Employee Resource Group
  • SAGE
  • Samaritan Daytop Village
  • Samuel H Young American Legion Post #620
  • Staten Island Vet Center
  • VA NY Harbor Healthcare System – Brooklyn Campus
  • Wounded Warrior Project

What people are saying

  • I am deeply proud to have worked with…our Council colleagues to continue our support for the TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program. Our cultural institutions, including the bright lights of Broadway, are one of the best parts of our great city and it is important to ensure all New Yorkers can enjoy them, especially veterans. Veterans have served our country and I thank TDF for continuing to serve our veterans.

    Former NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson

  • TDF is grateful for the increased funding which allows us to send even more New York City veterans to Broadway. We believe that attending live theatre is a transformative experience, and it’s exciting to see the response from this wonderful community who have served this country so selflessly.

    Former TDF Executive Director Victoria Bailey

  • The theatre industry’s support is amazing! We thank all the productions that have rallied to this cause on behalf of the many veterans in our city who will benefit.

    Lisa Carling, Director of TDF Accessibility Programs

  • I hadn’t been to a Broadway show in years and the opportunity to go with my fellow Vets was an experience I’ll never forget, these shared experiences help me feel like I’m part of a community again. I’m grateful for the care and concern shown to me by TDF’s Accessibility staff who treated us like long lost family. I look forward to attending future shows through TDF.

    US Navy Veteran and first-time theatregoer, Robert Wadiak

Support TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program

By the numbers: 56 Broadway performances, over 50 veterans groups, more than 4,000 veterans

How can I participate?

The TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program is offered at no cost to veterans’ groups within the five boroughs. To contact us, email veterans@tdf.org or call 212.912.9770, ext. *385.

Learn more

Read more about the TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program on TDF Stages and check out the video below:

Thanks to the New York City Council and Council Member Robert F. Holden, Chair of the Committee on Veterans, as well as the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

TDF wishes to thank Con Edison for its support of TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program.