Gifts for Broadway Lovers – Top Picks for 2026
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Searching for the best gifts for Broadway lovers? This list highlights creative and thoughtful gift ideas suited to Broadway fans and stage performers of all ages.
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1. History Hiding Around Broadway
This book is perfect for anyone who loves Broadway fun facts and backstories. Packed with insights about Broadway and its theaters, it’s a great pick for readers seeking a deeper dive.
2. The Broadway Cookbook
Break an Egg offers Broadway-inspired recipes that will delight both thespians and foodies. With a variety of theatrical dishes, this cookbook is a culinary ode to musical theatre.
3. Kurt Adler Glass Broadway Ornament
This Broadway ornament makes for a perfect Christmas gift for any theatre fan. With its timeless design, it’s a keepsake that will bring joy to your holiday season for years to come.
4. Triple Broadway Playbill Frame
For those who like to show off their Playbills, this triple frame is the perfect solution. Made to fit the unique size of a Playbill, this frame is perfect for displaying your favorite shows.
5. Broadway Playbill Binder
As an alternative to Playbill framing, a Broadway Playbill binder is a must-have for any regular theatre-goer. It’s a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to collect their Playbills.
6. “I’d Rather Be at a Broadway Show” Coloring Postcards
These Broadway themed coloring postcards are a great gift for anyone who loves Broadway and a bit of artistic relaxation. These are sure to bring out anyone’s creative side!
7. “Be a Broadway Star” Game
Help a future Broadway star live out their dreams with this fun and interactive board game. This game is a fantastic way to encourage imagination, creativity, and plans for the future.
8. Broadway: A History of NYC in Thirteen Miles
This book chronicles the history of Broadway and is an ideal gift for anyone passionate about NYC’s theatre scene. This in-depth exploration is sure to captivate any theatre lover.
9. Playbill 1000-Piece Puzzle
If you’re a Broadway lover, this puzzle is a must-have! The Playbill-themed design will help bridge the gap between shows, bringing your favorite musicals right into your living room.
10. Broadway Musical Trivia Book
Think your loved one is a true Broadway aficionado? Challenge their knowledge with this trivia book, filled with tons of questions related to Broadway and musical theatre.
11. Playbill Broadway Trivia
And if you can’t get enough trivia in your life, Playbill also has their own trivia card game where you can test your knowledge about plays, musicals, and historical theatrical facts.
12. When the Lights Are Bright Again
This reflective book captures personal stories from the theatre community during the Covid-19 pandemic. With over 200 heartfelt letters, it’s a meaningful gift for any thespian.
13. Broadway Tarot Cards
Great for the spiritual thespian, this tarot deck channels the magic of musical theatre. Drawing on beloved shows, each musical is paired with the tarot card that best fits it.
14. B is for Broadway Book
An educational book that introduces young minds to the world of theatre! Perfect for kids, adults, and parents, this book fosters creativity while showcasing the magic of Broadway.
15 Times Square Paint by Number
If you’re searching for a more creative gift for a Broadway lover, this paint-by-number kit is a great pick. It lets you unwind while celebrating your love for NYC’s most iconic district.
16. The Thespian’s Bucket List
And of course, I can’t leave my own book The Thespian’s Bucket List off of the list! This interactive checklist contains 1,001 essential theatre experiences. Track the shows you’ve seen, plays you’ve read, and discover new theatrical adventures to add to your to-do list.
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
