Holiday Gift Ideas for the Broadway Lover 2014 edition

Happy Holidays to my followers! It's that time of year again- time to holiday shop for the Broadway fan in your life. What a tedious task, but have no fear- I am here to help you! I am about to provide you with an updated list of gift ideas for the Broadway lover. You may also wish to read entries from holidays past by clicking here (2013) and here (2012).

1.) Seth's Broadway Diary by Seth Rudetsky

Seth Rudetsky wears many hats in the Broadway community: music director, pianist, radio deejay, "deconstructor", and author. In his latest book, released in October, he details his personal experiences on the Great White Way in this comical compilation of stories.




2.) Movie tickets to see "Into the Woods"

The latest musical to be transformed into a movie is the Stephen Sondheim favorite, "Into the Woods", which will open on Christmas Day. Though the quality of the movie musical is often  debatable, most theatre lovers will not be able to resist checking out the latest musical-turned-movie. Watch the trailer below.

3.) Idina Menzel's "Holiday Wishes"

Capitalizing on her recent "Frozen" success and "Adele Dazeem" notoriety, Idina Menzel has released a holiday album. The album includes many holiday favorites and an original song, "December Prayer", written by Idina herself.




4.) Kristin Chenoweth's "Coming Home"

It seems that Idina is not the only Wicked alum that has released a new album. Kristin Chenoweth has also released a compilation of favorite theatre songs and other classics, recorded in her hometown of Broken Arrow, OK.



5.) Playbill pajamas

It's winter. It's cold. Every Broadway fan needs a pair of warm Playbill pajamas. Check them out here.

6.) The Untold Stories of Broadway, Volume 2, by Jennifer Ashley Tepper

The second installment of this successful series is a behind the scenes look at the Broadway community, theatre by theatre, including the Barrymore, Circle in the Square, Gershwin, Nederlander, Palace, Shubert, and Vivian Beaumont.




7.) Not My Father's Son: A Memoir by Alan Cumming

A Broadway favorite, Alan Cumming is currently the Emcee in the latest revival of Cabaret at Studio 54. Released in October, his autobiographical memoir is centered on his relationship with his father.



8.) Lady Parts by Andrea Martin

Recent Tony Award winner for her role in Pippin, Andrea Martin released her memoir, "Lady Parts", in September.



9.) Peter Pan LIVE- Original Soundtrack of the NBC Television Event

To be released on Amazon.com on December 16, here is the soundtrack of the recent live broadcast of Peter Pan on NBC.

20 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Broadway Lover

It's that time of year again! Having trouble coming up with the perfect gift idea for a die-hard Broadway fan?  Here are some ideas that I hope will be helpful to you! Happy Holidays!

1.) 2013 Playbill Wall Calendar 

Everyone needs a new calendar to start the new year! 

2.) The 2011-2012 Broadway Playbill Yearbook

Read about more than 70 Broadway musicals and plays from the 2011-2012 season and learn behind-the-scenes anecdotes from cast and crew members. 

3.) Be A Broadway Star Board Game
An interactive board game for Broadway lovers of all ages. Performing is required! 

4.) Playbill Binder

This is a must-have for any playbill-collecting theatre lover!
Can be found on playbillstore.com

5.) Broadway’s Carols for a Cure
Every year, the Broadway community comes together to create a Holiday Album to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with holiday music that goes toward a good cause? Check out this year's edition here!

6.) The Broadway Musicals Quiz Book

7.) Movie tickets to see Les Miserables on Christmas Day! Check out the movie trailer below! 

8.) Tickets to see Cinderella on Broadway, opening in previews on January 24, 2013. Check out their performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 

9.) Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Celebration- at the Royal Albert Hall
This year, The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 25th anniversary with this special performance at Royal Albert Hall!

10.) Memphis the Musical on DVD
Tony Award winning Memphis closed this past August after a very successful almost-three year run at the Shubert Theatre, but not before releasing this film of the Broadway production. For more info, click here. 

11.) “Show Biz, a novel”
An entertaining mystery novel set in the midst of Broadway scandal and told through the eyes of a young Broadway producer.  A must-read for the Broadway lover. 

12.) “Unnaturally Green”
A must-read for the Wicked fan! Written by former Elphaba stand-by, Felicia Ricci, this entertaining and hilarious memoir shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it is to be "green" in a show like Wicked. Read my review here! 

13.) The Broadway Cares Collection
If you want to buy a unique Broadway-themed gift while also donating to a great charity, you should check out the Broadway Cares Collection, which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This Broadway-themed collection includes: holiday ornaments, tote bags, coffee mugs, shower curtains, T-shirts, snow globes, stationery, and many other unique items. Check it out here. 

14.) Green For Good Tote Bag 
Give the gift of being “green” with this Wicked-themed bag that may be used as an alternative to plastic shopping bags. 

15.) Smash, Season 1 on DVD
The new hit show, Smash, will release Season 1 on 1/8/13 (on Amazon). This might make a great belated holiday gift!

 

16.) Laura Osnes, “Dream A Little Dream, Live at the Cafe Carlyle”
This is one of my favorite solo albums released in 2012. Check out my review for more information! 

17.) The Book of Mormon Companion Book

To be released on 12/4/12. 

18.) Gift Certificate for a Broadway show
For more information, click here. 

19.) Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project
An ideal gift for a baby or young child, this is a collection of lullabies performed by various Broadway singers. 

20.) Once Sheet Music
For the musically-inclined Broadway lover, sheet music from the 2012 Tony Award winner, Once, may be a greatly appreciated gift.