Theatre on Film and Tape Archive

Researchers must call (212) 870-1642 to make a viewing appointment. TOFT will accept e-mail requests for appointments from researchers outside of the U.S.

Please Be Advised: Limited Walk-ins
Due to class screenings, we will at times be unable to take walk-in appointments. Please call our screening room in advance to confirm availability:  (212) 870-1642.

Since 1970, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) has preserved live theatrical productions and documented the creative contributions of distinguished artists and legendary figures of the theatre.  With the consent and cooperation of the theatrical unions and each production's artistic collaborators, TOFT produces video recordings of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theatre productions as well as dialogues between notable theatre personalities.

These recordings have revolutionized theatre research, ensuring that today's performances will be tomorrow's legacy, available to future generations for study and inspiration. Endowed, in part, by producer Lucille Lortel, TOFT is housed in a state-of-the-art screening room named in her honor. Titles in the collection may be found in the Library's online catalog (http://catalog.nypl.org/search) or by emailing or telephoning TOFT.  The Archive is available to theatre professionals, students, or researchers with work or study-related reasons for viewing.  Advance appointments are strongly recommended for viewing. Please call (212) 870-1642.