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There’s no denying it: 2024 was the year of the musical. We saw Kander and Ebb’s classic Kit Kat Club come back to life. Witnessed green and pink witches “Defying Gravity” on the silver screen. And even watched The Outsiders leap from our seventh grade library books onto the big stage. Broadway is alive and very, very well.
At a Glance: The Best Gifts for Broadway Fans in 2024
Live Performance: Today Tix Theater Tickets
Comfy and Cozy: Candles Design by Mich Musical Theater Pajama Pants
Luxury Pick: Sydney Evan Elphaba Pure Hat Charm
Selling Fast: Musicals, Second Edition
Viral Sensation: Nymphe VN Wicked Holding Space Sweatshirt
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the 15 best gifts to buy for the musical lover in your life (or yourself!). Each item spotlighted in this guide pays tribute to The Great White Way and includes everything from Wicked-themed jewelry to original cast recordings and keepsake mementos. Shop them all below.
Theater Tickets
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“There’s no business like show business,” and there’s no gift quite like theater tickets. Give your Broadway lover an experience they’ll never forget with tickets to a live performance. Currently, there are 35 Broadway shows that are fully open — that includes everything from Wicked and Hamilton to The Book of Mormon.
UTOPISH Show-Bill Binder with Sleeves
$29.97
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Any Broadway aficionado knows that one of the best parts of going to a performance is adding a new playbill to your collection. Help your favorite theater fan keep their stash organized for years to come with this Show-Bill Binder with Sleeves. It has room to fit more than 30 bills and will keep them safe, easily-accessible, and displayed in a way that they deserve.
Candles Design by Mich Musical Theater Pajama Pants
$56.95
$87.61
35% off
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While The Pajama Game may no longer be running on Broadway, these playbill pjs are the next best thing. Made with a soft, 100% polyester-jersey fabric and featuring an adjustable waistband and relaxed fit, they’ll keep you warm and comfortable as you drift away with the lyrics to “There Once Was a Man” in your head.
Nymphe VN Wicked Holding Space Sweatshirt
$34.40
$49.00
30% off
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The interview that was heard around the world is now available in sweatshirt form. This cozy, oversized crewneck features a graphic of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo holding hands (and holding space) during their infamous Wicked press tour. Available in fourteen different color options, it’s a great gift for any theater fan who clutches the lyrics to “Defying Gravity” close to their heart.
Six: The Musical [Studio Cast Recording]
$32.99
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“Get Down” with this Vinyl LP featuring songs from the Tony Award-winning musical Six. With nine tracks from the wives of Henry VII, it’ll transport you right to Tudor-era England. But if you’re not quite ready to “Lose Your Head” (we can’t blame you), Barnes & Nobles has plenty of vinyl options from your other favorite Broadway shows.
CAST Party! Broadway Musical Trivia
$39.99
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Put their theater knowledge to the test with this Broadway trivia game. With over 400 questions cards, they’ll have the opportunity to complete song lyrics, name characters from famous shows, and even learn some surprising facts along the way.
Sydney Evan Gold & Emerald Wicked Elphaba Pure Hat Charm
$385.00
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If someone on your holiday shopping list won’t stop singing the riff to “Defying Gravity,” this is the gift for them. Made by Sydney Evan — an expert at crafting fine jewelry in sterling silver and 14k gold — this Elphaba hat charm features careful detailing, a center emerald stone, and the brand’s signature metal.
Redbubble Broadway Socks
$12.74
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Bring a little Broadway wherever you go with these soft and stretchy socks. Made from a polyester and nylon fabric blend, they’re machine washable, available in both men’s and women’s sizes, and feature cover photos from shows like Hairspray, Mama Mia, The Music Man, Matilda, and more.
Musicals, Second Edition
$29.28
$40.00
27% off
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Something Rotten! said it best, “Nothing’s as amazing as a musical.” And now, you can learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Broadway with this best-selling book. From the West End to the Walter Kerr Theater, you’ll go behind the scenes of shows like Hamilton and Les Misérables, discover profiles of your favorite stars (cough, cough, Jonathan Bailey), and take a visual journey through Tony award-winning songs.
Society6 Broadway Theaters Art Print
$49.00
$70.00
30% off
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This stunning piece of wall art features New York City’s 41 Broadway theaters. From the Gershwin to the Barrymore, it depicts colorful illustrations of these historic venues, the option to choose between gold, white, and wood frames, and three different sizes available. So, even if you can’t make it down to 42nd Street, you can still have a little piece of Broadway right at home.
Voluspa Pink Goes Good With Green Mini Tin Gift Set
$30.00
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I can guarantee that this mini pink and green candle set will be one of the most “Popular” gifts of the season. Inspired by the witches of Oz, Elphaba’s Bewitching Banyan Forest candle has spellbinding notes of wood and amber and a burn time of 24 hours. Glinda’s Perfectly Pink Yuzu candle will make you feel light as a bubble with notes of vanilla and sparkling sea salt and has an equally long-lasting burn time. Use them together or separately; either way, the smell will change you “For Good.”
Bond No. 9 New York Off-Broadway Perfume
$320.00
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Some of the best things can be found off-Broadway—Drunk Shakespeare, The Big Gay Jamboree, The Play That Goes Wrong, and this perfume by Bond No.9. Inspired by the New York City theater scene, it has notes of grapefruit, lily, and musk and comes in a sleek red bottle that will look great displayed next to your signed playbills.
Airheart Wine Designs Broadway-Inspired Wine Glasses (Set of 4)
$42.00
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This set of four stemless wine glasses is a slight upgrade from the plastic spill-proof sippy cups you get at a Broadway performance. With 62 different shows available for purchase (everything from Dear Evan Hansen to Moulin Rouge), they hold 15 oz of liquid, which should last you just up until intermission.
Americanflat Drop Your Tickets Here Shadow Box
$16.99
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Start a new theater tradition by printing out your tickets the old-fashioned way and storing them in this keepsake shadow box. With measurements of 7 x 9, this wooden-framed gift is a great way to reflect on your favorite musical memories long after the last curtain has been called.
Scratch Off Works 50 Best Musicals Scratch-Off Poster
$29.95
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Maybe they’ve been to a hundred musicals, or maybe they still need to step foot into a theater; either way, this Broadway scratch-off poster makes a great gift for any musical enthusiast. With 50 hit shows to choose from, this printed piece allows you to cross off the shows you’ve seen and work towards the ones you haven’t. It’s a great way to keep the spirit of Broadway alive even when you can’t make the trip to the bright lights.
