TDF, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone, which is celebrating 50 years of service to audiences and the performing arts community in 2018, has announced it will be honoring playwright Tony Kushner at its 50th Anniversary Gala on Mon June 18 at  Gotham Hall (1356 B'way.) Additionally, James Lapine will be presented the inaugural TDF Founders Award. The TDF Founders Award is being created to honor individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a deep commitment to TDF and its mission, and who embody TDF’s vision of a world where the transformative experience of attending live theatre and dance is essential, relevant, accessible and inspirational. The funds raised at the gala  will provide vital support for TDF’s wide range of programs serving theatregoers and theatre-makers. The show’s line-up will be announced shortly. To purchase tickets events@tdf.org or call 212.912.9770 x384. Press contact; David LeShay/TDF (212/912-9770)...