TKTS Celebrates 50 Years in Times Square

On Wednesday, June 28, TDF’s TKTS, which revolutionized same-day discount theatre tickets for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, marked 50 years in Times Square. We had a special celebration in honor of TKTS’ golden anniversary behind the TKTS Booth , in front of the red steps. The City of New York presented a proclamation to TDF, which was accepted on our behalf by S. Epatha Merkerson, a two-time Tony Award nominee and beloved star of Law & Order and Chicago Med. The emcee of the event was be Eric Ulloa, an actor, playwright and TDF Wendy Wasserstein Project mentor. A highlight was the Tony-honored, Grammy-nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices, who performed a medley of songs from Broadway musicals of the past 50 years, arranged by the ensemble's artistic director Allen René Louis.

Afterward, TKTS patrons and fans were invited to get in on the action by singing along to Broadway show tunes played by Marie’s Crisis pianist Franca Vercelloni. There were also TKTS gift certificate giveaways, TKTS trivia and a roaming photo booth.