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Mamdani launches free Broadway lottery
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The gist
Mayor Mamdani and TDF launched a lottery for 2,100 free Broadway tickets to NYC high school.
The lottery gives every entrant a free two-month TDF membership, expanding access to discounted.
Background
Broadway tickets are often expensive, making them inaccessible to many New Yorkers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani partnered with the non-profit Theater Development Fund (TDF) to offer high school students a chance to win free tickets to seven shows, aiming to make the arts more equitable.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Mayor Mamdani and TDF announced the lottery, with the entry website going live at 10 a.m.
- Aug 17, 2026 10:00The lottery closes at 10 a.m.; winners can claim up to two tickets.
- Sep 13, 2026Free two-month TDF memberships remain available to all entrants through this date.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Mayor Mamdani said every young person should experience the city's art regardless of their bank account.
- Support
- Manhattan Borough President Brad Holyman-Sigal called Broadway a gem and praised the initiative for making tickets accessible.