The nonprofit organization TDF has announced that it will be offering free one-year TDF memberships to all graduating seniors from NYC public and charter high schools for the third year in a row, as part of its “Graduation Gift” program. A TDF membership provides access to the performing arts in New York City at discounted prices.
In addition to the free TDF membership, each student who signs up can enter a drawing for the chance to see the upcoming Broadway production of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. That full performance will be offered to graduating seniors and their guests. Earlier that day, there will be a graduation celebration by the red steps of TDF’s Times Square TKTS Booth featuring music, an opportunity to take graduation photos and other activities.
As previously announced, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is scheduled to begin previews on March 18, 2026, and open on April 7 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production, a reimagining of the 1981 musical, is framed as an immersive competition with ballroom and club beats and runway-ready choreography. Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch will direct, with choreography by Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles. The production began in June 2024 at Off-Broadway’s Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC).
Celebrating its third consecutive year, TDF’s Graduation Gift program has provided free TDF Memberships to more than 7,500 graduates. NYC public and charter school principals will send all high school seniors information about TDF’s Graduation Gift program with details on how to sign up.
