14 Gifts for Theater Lovers
14 Gifts for Theater Lovers
Sure, you could buy your favorite theater aficionado tickets to a show this holiday season. But why stop there? This collection of gifts goes beyond just seats to a show, with perfect presents for your most, well, dramatic loved ones that will enhance theatergoing experiences from Broadway to the West End and beyond.
1) Howards End
Digireads.com
amazon.com
No matter if you've already seen the hit Broadway epic The Inheritance or not, dive into this classic novel by E.M. Forster, which not only inspired the play but plays a major role throughout. And when you're done reading, treat yourself to a screening of the Oscar-winning 1992 movie.
2) Broadway Book Club
bwaybookclub.com
$57.99
In this subscription box service, Broadway Book Club sends you seven unique plays four times a year—curated by leading playwrights like Lauren Gunderson, Anna Ziegler, and Lucas Hnath. It makes a perfect holiday gift for any theater-lover.
3) Large Leather Scrap Book
tanthony.com
$350.00
Keep ticket stubs, Playbills, and stage-door photos in one stylish place with a scrap book, like this leather-bound beauty from T. Anthony.
4) Natural Root Beer Drops
hammondscandies.com
While you should never make the mistake of unwrapping hard candy during a production, having some sweets—we love these delicious root beer barrels from the 100-year-old Denver candy maker Hammond's—on hand is never a bad idea. Please, just make sure to enjoy them quietly.
5) Broadway Lights
goodman
bergdorfgoodman.com
$165.00
This handcrafted glass ornament would be a special addition to any Christmas collection.
6) Executive Tiffany T-clip Ballpoint Pen
tiffany
tiffany.com
$275.00
Don't show up to the stage door unprepared! Experienced autograph collectors know a good pen—like this Executive Tiffany T-clip Ballpoint Pen in brass with a black and gold lacquer finish—is necessary for collecting signatures from your favorite stage stars.
7) Still Here: The Madcap, Nervy, Singular Life of Elaine Stritch
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
amazon.com
No theater aficionado should go without reading this biography of the late stage legend Elaine Stritch, who proved time and time again that great performances don't always end when the curtain goes down.
8) Stonnell Plaid Throw Blanket
Ralph Lauren Home
ralphlauren.com
Theater doesn't only happen indoors. Whether you're at Tanglewood in Massachusetts, Wolf Trap in Virginia, or The MUNY in St. Louis, a good blanket–like this charming Ralph Lauren creation—is a vital part of the experience. We're always in the market for comfort—and something that'll look good with a picnic basket.
9) Wolf Gourmet Multi-Function Cooker, 7 qt.
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It's no secret that Town & Country loved the recent Broadway revival of Oklahoma!, and at least some of that has to do with our enthusiasm for the show's intermission snack: chili and cornbread made right on stage and served to crowds between the acts. Get inspired and make your own at home with this top-of-the-line slow cooker.
10) Plateau de fruits de mer with Champagne for two
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Any West End regular will tell you, J. Sheeky is the perfect place to grab dinner in London before a show. So, what international theatergoer wouldn't appreciate the gift of champagne and a seafood tower before a great performance? That's what this gift card provides.
11) The Broadway Musical History Subway Map: 2022
etsy.com
$45.00
This incredible subway map shows the history of musical collaborations on Broadway, with a distinctly New York aesthetic.
12) Bourse Phone Case Crossbody Bag
bergdorfgoodman.com
$740.00
These days, more and more shows are asking audience members to stow their phones in specially made pouches during performances. And while The Row's phone case crossbody bag might not convince ushers to let you skip out on the house-mandated version, it's certainly worth a try.
13) Museum of Broadway Tickets
$43.00
The newly-opened Museum of Broadway—an immersive experience in Manhattan's theater district—is a fantastic destination for theater lovers. Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time!
14) Broadway Cares Collection 2022 Mug
yahoo.net
$15.00
Broadway Cares supports the Broadway community, and their merch—which updates every year with the currently-airing shows—is a great way to show your love for Broadway and give back at the same time.
Whether they have regular tickets to matinees or are constantly cranking show tunes in the car, these are the best gifts for the theater lover in your life this holiday.