Buena Vista Social Club
Inspired by the Grammy-winning album and group of the same name, this Broadway musical celebrates the golden age Cuban musicians who became international sensations.
Teen Culture Takeover
Calling all NYC High School Students!
- Enter to win two FREE tickets to Broadway shows!
- Get a free 2-month TDF membership to access free and discounted tickets to culture all over NYC, including theatre, music, dance, and museums!
Sign ups open Thursday, August 13 at 10:00 AM and close Monday, August 17 at 10:00 AM.
About the Program
For New York, For the Culture
New York City and TDF (Theatre Development Fund) are partnering to offer thousands of free and low-cost tickets to Broadway, Off-Broadway shows, museums and more through the end of summer and the start of fall.
Any New York City student in grades 9 through 12 (as of Fall 2026) is eligible for the free 2-month TDF Membership and Broadway ticket giveaway. Register by August 17 to be eligible for the giveaway.
How it works
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Sign up by Monday August 17 to enter the lottery.
Look out for an email within about 60 minutes with your free 2-month TDF membership.
Sign Up2
Browse the member site through your special link to browse and book ticketed events around the city.
Look for free admissions to museums and other cultural institutions here!
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Lottery winners will be picked and announced September 1 via email to all entrants.
No need to wait to start accessing free and discounted cultural events around the City!
Lottery Shows
Enter to win!
You can rank your top 3 choices, or say “No Preference” and we’ll pick for you!
In the Heights
The smash musical that introduced audiences to Lin-Manuel Miranda is revived at New York City Center featuring a blend of Latin rhythms, hip-hop and traditional Broadway.
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Arriving on Broadway, this biting comedy reunites the powerhouse team behind Jaja’s African Hair Braiding: playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Whitney White.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
A stage prequel to the blockbuster Netflix series, this special effects-filled Broadway show explains how all the strangeness began.
The Great Gatsby
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel, this Broadway musical is a tale of extravagance, longing and income inequality.
The Lost Boys
Based on the movie of the same name, this new Broadway musical is about a rebellious teenager who gets mixed up with rock-'n'-roll-playing vampires.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
This Broadway musical rom-com centers on a cheery Brit and a jaded New Yorker who are thrown together because of a family wedding.
All Available Events
Start Accessing NYC Culture Today!
Free and Discounted Ticket Offers
Once you’ve signed up, use your special login link to see everything that’s available.
Log InFree Museum & Library Admissions
Get free access to museums and libraries by showing your special TDF member pass.
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With gratitude to our partners who share in our mission to make the arts affordable and accessible for NYC youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can sign up?
Any student in grades 9 through 12 at a New York City high school, public or private. You will be asked for your OSIS number, or your school email address if you do not know it.
Can I sign up multiple times?
Please only sign up once. This will be your lottery entry and unlock your free membership.
When do I find out if I won?
Winners will be announced by September 1. Everyone who entered gets an email, whether they won tickets or not. Your membership is not affected either way.
What date are the lottery tickets for?
If you win, you will receive a choice of dates with instructions on how to book.
Can I sign up for a membership after the lottery is over?
Yes! Just use the form which will update automatically once the lottery is over.
How do I access my free offers?
Check your email 30 to 60 minutes after you sign up to access your welcome email and your special link. If you have not received it within 12 hours, please reach out to xxxx@tdf.org.
I can’t access the form or offers. What do I do?
Oh no! Please reach out to us at xxxx@tdf.org with the specifics of your issue and someone will reach back out to you.