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TDF presents its first audio-described Broadway performance, Grease, in 2008.

TDF and The Broadway League launch TheatreAccessNYC, a website highlighting accessibility information for Broadway shows.

In December 2017, TDF launches its Veterans Theatregoing Program, which brings NYC-area veterans to Broadway shows at no cost to participants.

In June 2023, TDF celebrates the 50th anniversary of its TKTS Discount Booth in Times Square.

After a six-month trial run, TDF's TKTS Discount Booth in Lincoln Center becomes permanent in 2017.

In 2011, TDF launches its Autism Theatre Initiative, which presents sensory-friendly performances of Broadway shows. The program was later renamed Autism Friendly Performances.

In 2012, the TDF Education program Open Doors receives the Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre, the first theatre education program to be presented with the distinction.

In 2017, Open Doors is renamed the TDF Wendy Wasserstein Project after late playwright and cofounder Wendy Wasserstein.

In October 2008, the redesigned Times Square TKTS Booth opens with its iconic red steps.

In 1998, Wendy Wasserstein and TDF launch Open Doors (rechristened the Wendy Wasserstein Project in her honor in 2019).

In 1997, TDF presents first open captioned (OC) performances on Broadway: Barrymore and Jekyll & Hyde.

In 1995, TDF launches its Education department with Stage Doors, later renamed Introduction to Theatre.

In 1993, the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards are founded, honoring costume and other theatrical designers.

In 1980, TDF presents the first American Sign Language-interpreted Broadway performance: The Elephant Man.

In 1979, TDF launches its Theatre Access Project, now known as TDF Accessibility Programs, which include open captioned performances, audio-described performances, Autism Friendly Performances and American Sign Language-interpreted performances.

In 1971, TDF opens its original Times Square TKTS Discount Booth selling half-price tickets to Broadway shows.

In 1974, the TDF Costume Collection opens, renting costumes to nonprofit and commercial productions.

In 1971, TDF launches its membership program, which sells deeply discounted tickets.

In 1968, TDF is founded.

Wendy Wasserstein Project mentors.
 * Kathleen Chalfant
 * James Lapine
 * Scott Ellis