29 Best Broadway Gifts for Musical Theatre Fans

Hadestown fans tend to be passionate, and this splatter-vinyl pressing of the original Broadway cast is the kind of record they will leave out on display. The folk-and-New-Orleans-jazz score sounds wonderful on a turntable. It is a strong choice for the theatre lover who also has eclectic taste in music.

Broadway's longest-running show deserves a proper pressing, and this white 2-LP edition of the original cast with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman is a collector's item. It is an indulgent gift for the Phantom fan with a turntable, and the white vinyl looks striking on display.

The Lion King on Broadway sounds richer than the film, with Lebo M's choral arrangements front and center, and this 25th anniversary splatter vinyl celebrates it. It is a great pick for a family whose first Broadway show was The Lion King, or a Disney fan who loves the stage version.

For the theatre fan with a dark sense of humor, The Book of Mormon cast album is still one of the funniest records on Broadway. This 15th anniversary edition is an easy win for anyone who quotes "Hasa Diga Eebowai" or "Turn It Off."

The complete Hamilton cast album on four LPs is our splurge pick for good reason: it is the defining musical of its generation, performed by the original company, presented as a proper box set. For the fan who already has the songs memorized from streaming, owning it on vinyl turns it into a listening event.

The Wicked films have brought a whole new generation to the original cast album, and this green and black vinyl set with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth is the version to own. "Defying Gravity" sounds spectacular on a record. It is a great gift for a fan who discovered the show through the movies and wants the stage originals.

Six has become the musical of choice for teens and tweens, with a score that sounds like a pop concert. This studio cast album is an inexpensive gift that works well as a stocking stuffer for a young fan, or an easy introduction for someone new to musicals.

If the person you are shopping for has the Hamilton cast album memorized, this is the gift that shows them something new. Lin-Manuel Miranda annotates every lyric with the references, rap tributes and history behind it, and the chapters on how the show was built read like a backstage pass. It is our top pick because it delights both the casual fan and the superfan for under $30.

This coloring book turns 30 classic show tune titles into illustrated pages, which makes it a fun, inexpensive gift for a theatre fan who likes to unwind. Put the cast album on and color along. It also works as a stocking stuffer or an add-on to a bigger present.

This illustrated coffee-table book walks through 101 of the greatest Broadway musicals with photos, original cast details and backstage stories. It is the perfect gift for a fan who knows the modern hits and wants to discover the golden-age classics behind them.

Finishing the Hat is the book every serious musical theatre fan or aspiring writer should own. Sondheim annotates his own lyrics with frank opinions about rhyme, craft and his collaborators, and he is as funny and opinionated as his songs. It is a gift that the Sondheim devotee will reread for years.

For a theatre fan who plays a little piano, this easy-piano collection lets them play "Memory," "Music of the Night" and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" at home. The arrangements are approachable for adult learners, so it suits someone who took lessons as a kid and wants a reason to start again.

This clever illustrated guide arranges 118 essential musicals as a periodic table and gives each its own page. It is an ideal gift for a newer fan building their theatre knowledge, or for a teen in a school drama program who wants to know which shows to explore next.

For the fan planning a trip to New York, this book of backstage lore and hidden history turns a walk through the theater district into a tour. They will spot the stories behind the marquees and old theaters. Pair it with tickets or a Times Square ornament for a trip-themed gift.

Most theatre fans have at least one playbill they treasure, perhaps signed at the stage door or from their very first Broadway show, and it is usually sitting in a drawer. This frame is made to the exact playbill size with an acid-free mat, so it protects the signatures while turning the program into art. Give it with a note asking which show they will put in it.

For the fan who has seen dozens of shows, one frame is not enough. This binder holds 35 playbills in clear sleeves, so the whole collection becomes an album they can flip through and show friends. It is a practical gift that genuinely protects the programs they have been collecting for years.

This puzzle doubles as a bucket list: 50 illustrated musicals to piece together, with a checklist built in for the shows they still need to see. It is a cozy winter gift for a fan who likes puzzles, and it makes a fun framed print once finished.

This show journal gives a theatre fan one place to record every performance: the date, the cast, who they went with and what they thought. Years from now it becomes a treasured record. At under $10, it makes a great stocking stuffer.

This scratch-off poster turns their theatre habit into a satisfying bucket list. Every time they see a show, they scratch off the foil to reveal an illustration, and the list mixes golden-age classics with recent hits. It looks great framed in a hallway and gives them a reason to book the next ticket.

For the Phantom phan, this music box water globe captures the show's iconic mask and rose and plays "The Music of the Night" when wound. It feels like a keepsake rather than merch, which makes it a lovely gift for a parent or grandparent who saw the original Broadway run.

Funko's Broadway line is a small but beloved corner of the collectibles world, and this Act 2 Alexander is a must for Hamilton fans who display figures on a desk or shelf. It pairs nicely with Hamilton: The Revolution or the cast album for a themed gift.

Wicked fans of every age will love this crossover pair, with Love-a-Lot Bear as Glinda and Good Luck Bear as Elphaba. It is a playful gift for a younger fan who just discovered the show, or a nostalgic one for an adult who grew up with both.

Be a Broadway Star! is a board game made for exactly the kind of family that bursts into song at dinner. Players answer musical theatre trivia, act out scenes and hum show tunes for their team. It is ideal for a theatre-kid household or a drama teacher looking for a classroom game.

For a fan who made a Broadway pilgrimage this year, this hand-painted glass ornament of Times Square is a beautiful reminder of the trip. Each one is reverse-painted inside the glass by hand, so it feels like an heirloom on the tree. A thoughtful pairing with a playbill frame.

The comedy and tragedy masks are the universal symbol of theatre, and this tiny sterling silver charm lets a fan wear that love quietly every day. It is an especially thoughtful opening-night or closing-night gift for a performer, stage manager or drama teacher.

Every theatre person has heard "you're so dramatic" at least once, and this insulated tumbler answers with a wink. It keeps tea hot through a long rehearsal or a long workday. A good choice for a theatre student, actor or the friend who sings show tunes at the office.

Ten pairs of theatre-themed ankle socks make a fun gift for a cast member or a whole group of theatre friends. You can give the set as one present or split it up as small opening-night treats for a cast and crew.

Every musical theatre performer has been told to tone down the jazz hands at least once. This tee owns it, making it a fun gift for a show choir member, dance student or community theatre regular to wear to rehearsal.

Balcony and mezzanine seats are where most of us actually see Broadway, and these opera glasses bring the facial expressions back into view. The vintage design with a folding handle feels like part of the occasion. Give them with tickets for a gift that completes a night out.