7 Unique Gifts for Musical Theatre Lovers
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The Perfect Gift for Every Theatre Lover
Looking for a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift for the musical theatre fan in your life?
You’re in the right place.
This list features seven incredible small businesses and theatre-based creators — many of them working performers themselves — who turn their passion into art, accessories, and handmade treasures. When you buy from them, you’re not only giving something meaningful, you’re directly supporting artists and the theatre community.
Whether it’s an opening-night present, a holiday surprise, or a “just because,” these gifts keep the magic of theatre alive.
1. Scenery Bags: Upcycled Broadway Magic
What it is: Bags and accessories made from real retired Broadway show backdrops and drapes.
Founder Jennifer Wheeler Kahn, a Broadway stage manager, transforms discarded set pieces into one-of-a-kind keepsakes — from clutches to totes.
They’re stylish, sustainable, and full of theatre history.
2. EGT Creative: Watercolor Wonders
Actress and painter Emily Grace Tucker combines art and theatre through watercolors on sheet music and custom show-inspired pieces. Each piece feels personal — perfect for a studio wall, dressing room, or gallery wall.
3. GeekyPlayhouse: Broadway Art and Show-Inspired Gifts
Founded by a theatre creator, GeekyPlayhouse offers handmade Broadway-inspired art, home décor, and digital prints. Think: musical lyric art, wall posters, stickers, and small treasures that spark theatre joy.
4. StageyCorner: Theatre Stickers and Playbill-Inspired Accessories
StageyCorner is a dream for anyone who loves Broadway or West End vibes. You’ll find fun, colorful stickers, theatre passports, and accessories that make perfect stocking stuffers or opening-night gifts.
5. BroadwayUpClose: Broadway Memorabilia Made by Artists
Run by theatre artists in New York City, BroadwayUpClose creates authentic Broadway souvenirs — keychains, jewelry, and shadowboxes made from real pieces of retired Broadway shows. Every purchase keeps a piece of Broadway history alive.
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6. PeterHannahArt: Hand-Drawn Theatre Prints
PeterHannahArt brings iconic theatres and musicals to life through beautiful hand-drawn illustrations. From detailed venue sketches to show-inspired art prints, these pieces make elegant and meaningful gifts for theatre lovers and collectors alike.
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7. Lights of Broadway Show Cards: Collectible Magic
Broadway illustrator Justin “Squigs” Robertson captures the spirit of Broadway through Lights of Broadway Show Cards — collectible trading cards featuring iconic shows, characters, and artists. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Give the Gift of Supporting Artists
Every purchase on this list supports real theatre artists — singers, designers, painters, and performers — who are turning creativity into a sustainable career.
When you gift something handmade, meaningful, and artist-owned, you’re helping to keep the arts alive.
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Ashlee Espinosa, MFA is a professional actress and career coach helping performers and artist-entrepreneurs build bold, burnout-free creative careers onstage and off. With two decades of experience and a unique bi-coastal perspective, Ashlee blends mindset, marketing, and business strategy to help multi-hyphenate artists grow their visibility and income without sacrificing their well-being. Through 1:1 coaching, free weekly resources, and digital tools, she helps creatives design careers that feel as good as they look — and pay them well too.
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