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.
Calling all NYC High School Students!
- Enter to win two FREE tickets to a Broadway show (2,100 available)!
- Get a free two-month TDF Membership to access free and discount tickets to culture all over NYC, including theatre, music, dance, and museums!
Sign-ups open Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. and close Monday, August 17 at 10 a.m.
How it works
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Sign up by Monday August 17 to enter the lottery.
Look out for an email within 6 hours with your free two-month TDF Membership.
Sign up2
Log in to browse the member site to book ticketed events around the city.
Click here for a list of museums and other cultural institutions you can visit for free!
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Lottery winners will be announced September 1 via email to all entrants.
But you can start accessing free and deeply discounted cultural events around NYC through your TDF Membership right away!
About the Program
The Mamdani administration and TDF (Theatre Development Fund) are partnering to offer thousands of free and low-cost tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, museums, and more through October 31.
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 lottery. Register by August 17 at 10 a.m. to be eligible for the lottery.
Lottery Shows
Enter to win!
Rank your top three choices, or choose “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 Admission to Museums & Cultural Institutions
Enjoy no-cost access to museums and other cultural institutions by showing your digital TDF Tickets for Teens Membership Card.
See the list!Partners
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 school students will submit their OSIS number. Nonpublic school students should submit a school email address.
Can I sign up multiple times?
No. Each student gets one lottery entry and free two-month TDF Membership.
When do I find out if I won?
Winners will be announced on September 1. Everyone who enters receives an email. You do not need to win to use your TDF Membership.
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 TDF Membership after the lottery is over?
Yes! Just fill out the form.
How do I access my free TDF Membership so I can see the offers?
After you sign up, you will receive a welcome email with instructions to join. If you have not received it after six hours, please reach out to ticketsforteens@tdf.org.
I can’t access the form or offers. What do I do?
Please reach out to us at ticketsforteens@tdf.org with the specifics of your issue and someone will get back to you.