Is a TDF membership worth it?

[BWayFanatic]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:31pm

I am considering signing up for the TDF membership, I qualify and I realize there is a 25 dollar fee.

Is anyone a member, can you tell me how this actually works and if it is worth the 25 bucks?

Thanks!

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:33pm

It's worth it.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:33pm

Yes, definitely. They have good shows, and the tickets are usually around $30.

[BWayFanatic]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:34pm

Thanks for your opinion, how much the the tickets usually cost? And how far in advance can you buy them?


EDIT: sorry for all the questions, but is there usually a good variety of Broadway shows available? Updated On: 7/14/06 at 01:34 PM

[Just_John]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:36pm

They cost around $30, I don't think ever more than $36. And you never know hor far in advance they just pop up randomly.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 1:37pm

If you go to TDF.org you can see the current list of shows they have.

ETA: You can't pick your seats..but they're usually good, and worth it for the price. Updated On: 7/14/06 at 01:37 PM

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:14pm

yes. For me, it substitutes waiting in rush lines/lottos most of the time.

[little_sally]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:31pm

Oh, most definitely.

[bjivie2]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:41pm

Sorry. TDF? Is this the thing where the producers will post unsold or returned tickets online and you have to be a member in order to buy them? (I'm assuming it stands for Theatre Development Fund)

[singingshowgirl]

Posted: 7/14/06 at 3:25pm

if you are in NYC a lot, ABSOLUTELY worth it....you actually get some really good tickets (and they're ESPECIALLY good when you know that you are paying 28 dollars....maybe they wouldn't be FABULOUS if you were paying 100 dollars, but you're not)

due to TDF, i have seen sooo many shows and not once have i been disapointed in my seats.....

[Anthony3]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 11:20am

bump

Has any TDF member ever seen The Producers on the list?

thanks
Updated On: 10/8/06 at 11:20 AM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 11:33am

You save it on the first show

Without TDF & Bway Box, we would see a fraction of what we see now. Saw Jersey Boys on TDF right before it opened.

The defense rests

[WiiCKED x3]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 2:32pm

I'm seeing The Wedding Singer today at 7:30 for $32. Last time I bought them on Broadway.com and payed $70 dollars and i had pretty bad seats. Even if you don't know where your sitting, everytime I used TDF I am never dissappointed with my seats.
So... yes. It is worth it.

[SDav 10495]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 2:42pm

Yes, absolutely worth it. You won't see things like Wicked, Spamalot, or Jersey Boys--think more of the kind of shows you'd see available at TKTS (which is run by TDF)--but who cares? They usually have some fantastic Broadway shows each month that I've been wanting to see but wouldn't have otherwise spent full price on (also a lot of great off-Broadway fare that I wouldn't have even heard of otherwise). It can be a great way to catch shows before they close--if the shows aren't selling enough and are on their way out, they'll sometimes make those unsold seats available through TDF for a fraction of the cost. I saw Dirty Rotten Scoundrels about a week before it closed and paid $33 for a great $111.25 Front Mezz seat...couldn't have been more satisfied. So definitely go for it.

[ILoveMyDictionary]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 2:57pm

I just joined, and in addition to a current student ID should I also send a copy of my registration info?

[ILoveWicked330]

Posted: 10/8/06 at 3:04pm

I joined last week & I sent in a copy of my student ID & I also sent in the confirmation/registration complete form just incase.

I got tickets to Jewtopia so far & possilby getting Wedding Singer for next week

[Anthony3]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 9:28pm

How long does it take for your TDF tickets to arrive in the mail? I'm still waiting for my tickets to The Producers.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 9:36pm

usually around 1-2 weeks before you see the show...

[Anthony3]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 10:03pm

ok thanks

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 6:48am

What do u have to do to qualify for the membership? Also do you think I can get shows like
1. Spring Awakening
2. Phantom of the Opera
3. Les Miz
4. RENT
5. Avenue Q
6. JB

[wexy]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 7:01am

95% of the time they are e tickets and you just pick they up at the window, I'm seeing something tonight.

[April Saul]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 7:59am

Nope! I actually did see Jersey Boys through TDF for $33 before anybody knew it would be a hit. I never regret my membership fee, it's absolutely worth it!

[kooky]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 9:05am

DO IT, seeing a show tonight.