TheaterMania Guide to Holiday Gifts
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? TheaterMania has15 suggestions that should appeal to theatergoers of various ages. Click on the links for each item to purchase.
Billy Elliot Charm Bracelet
Boxing gloves and ballet slippers are featured on this metal charm bracelet, as the young title character of this Tony Award-winning musical gives up on his boxing lessons in favor of learning to dance. The bracelet comes in a red drawstring bag featuring the Billy Elliot logo.
The Book of Mormon Holiday Package
This unique package from the 2011 Tony Award-winning musical — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Robert Lopez — includes a special holiday tote that is not for individual sale. You also get the Broadway Cast Recording, a Program Book, and an ornament reading “I Believe,” which is the song title for the musical’s satiric anthem about what it means to be a Mormon.
Jersey Boys Onesies
For the true Broadway baby, 100% cotton onesies are available from the Tony-winning tuner that spotlight two iconic Four Seasons song titles: “Big Girls Don’t Cry” in pink and “Walk Like a Man” in blue.
The Lion King – Cast Recording
While there are many new holiday CDs — check out TheaterMania’s feature on recently released holiday recordings by clicking here — there are also the tried and true hits that make for good gifts at any time of year. Among them is the cast recording for Disney’s Tony Award-winning musical which features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the film along with three new songs that John and Rice created for the musical, and additional material by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer.
Look I Made A Hat
The follow-up to composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s Finishing the Hat gives the reader another glimpse into the mind of a living legend. Included are richly annotated lyrics, along with excluded songs and early drafts relating to shows such as Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Assassins.
Mary Poppins Umbrella
This practically perfect replica of the parrot head umbrella favored by the title character of this Disney hit will keep you dry — although those expecting it to help you fly are out of luck!
Memphis – LIVE DVD
This newly released DVD features the original Broadway cast of this 2010 Tony Award-winning musical, set in the segregated South of the 1950s. Featuring a book by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan, it tells the fictionalized life story of white radio disc jockey Huey Calhoon, who falls in love with both rock & roll and an electrifying black singer, Felicia Farrell (played by Tony Award nominees Chad Kimball and Montego Glover).
Monologues for Young Actors
This collection of dramatic speeches from some of the world’s greatest plays, edited by Lorraine Cohen, are chosen specifically for actors in their teens and early twenties. It’s perfect for the high school or college-level drama student in your life.
Phantom of the Opera – Prima Donna Ladies T-shirt
You don’t have to be a diva to wear this 100% cotton fitted ladies tee, which features the song title “Prima Donna,” from the show, with a rhinestone star dotting the “i.” On the back is the The Phantom of the Opera logo in pink.
Seussical Karaoke CD
Try your hand at being a Broadway star with this two-disc set of selections from the musical, based on the characters from the beloved works of Dr. Seuss, with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Re-recorded in the original show key and show tempo, two versions of each song are included (with and without guide vocals). This fully-orchestrated disc is a great rehearsal tool for aspiring musical theater performers.
Stanislavski’s An Actor Prepares
This seminal volume from famed acting teacher Constantin Stanislavski includes the author’s exploratory exercises that teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Key concepts such as “magic if,” “emotion memory,” and the “unbroken line” are introduced here, making it essential reading for anyone serious about learning the craft of acting.
TheaterMania Gold Club
Why not give the gift of theater with a membership to TheaterMania’s popular Gold Club? Members receive complimentary or deeply discounted offers (a $4.50 per ticket service fee applies) on shows on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway along with comedy, dance, concerts, opera and some unique experiences that might interest regular theatergoers. All new members receive a complimentary pair of tickets to a Broadway show — currently Lysistrata Jones — the instant they join.
War Horse Souvenir Tote Bag
This adorable canvas tote bag shows off the original drawing by Handspring Puppet Company from which the horse puppets for this 2011 Tony Award-winning play — based upon Michael Morpurgo’s World War I-set children’s novel — were designed and constructed. The bag features long leather handles with contrast stitching, as well as reinforced bottom corners and an extra inside zippered pocket.
Wicked – Vocal Selections Sheet Music
The songbook for this mega-hit Broadway musical feature a special section of color photos from the production, a note from composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and the sheet music for the musical’s hit songs – including “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “For Good.”
William Wolf Movie Preview Course
For theater fans who also love films, former Drama Desk President, Professor William Wolf, is conducting a course where you can see and discuss new spring movies before they are released.
Most of the above items are available in TheaterMania’s Broadway Store, which provides lots of other gift ideas including a wide range of show posters, CDs, DVDs, hats, key chains, magnets, mugs, bags, apparel, and many more theater souvenirs.
And of course, if you’re interested in theater tickets, which make great gifts, you might also check out TheaterMania’s discount page.
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