TDF’s Grad Gift Returns with Deep Broadway Discounts

If you’ve got a high school senior who is into the arts, listen up: TDF, the not-for-profit performing arts org, is offering FREE year-long TDF memberships to graduating high school seniors from NYC public and charter schools. So, if your kid can’t wait to see everything from Broadway shows to off-Broadway performances, dance, and more—all at deeply discounted prices—read on for details on how they can score this special gift.

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To claim a FREE TDF membership—which runs for one year from the date of enrollment—graduating high school seniors at New York City public and charter schools can visit this link to register. They must prove their eligibility by providing an OSIS number.

Once registered, they’re eligible to purchase discount tickets at prices up to 70 percent off for a variety of performances, including Broadway shows, off-Broadway performances, off-off-Broadway, music, opera, and dance. Ticket prices range from $11-$60 and Grad Gift members can claim exclusive deals, including Broadway tickets for as little as $20! You can learn more about TDF’s Graduation Gift and the benefits of a TDF membership here.

Registering for a year-long TDF membership allows each senior to enter a drawing for up to two FREE tickets to the Wednesday, May 7, 2025, performances of Hell’s Kitchen or SIX. The entire house for each show is turned over to the grads, who can also enjoy a special, pre-show graduation party on the red steps in Times Square.

This marks the second year for the TDF Grad Gift. The program awarded more than 2,200 FREE memberships in 2024.