2024 Gift Guide for Musical Theatre Performers & Broadway Lovers!

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It’s that time of year! Need a holiday gift??

Do you still need a gift for the singer in your life? No judgement if that singer you're shopping for… is you. 😘

Here are the best gifts for musical theatre performers and Broadway lovers in 2024! 

Scroll through this post and find:

  • BOOKS

  • ATOMIC HABITS - related items

  • THERAPEUTIC & SINGING ITEMS

  • APPS and DIGITAL PRODUCTS  

  • ORNAMENTS

  • OTHER BROADWAY ITEMS 

  • BROADWAY GAMES AND PUZZLES

BOOKS 

1. "The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows are Built" by Jack Viertel

A favorite of Chelsea's, this book makes you feel as though you were there in the rehearsal room, in the front row of the theater, and in the working offices of creators and producers as they developed some of the biggest musicals of the last eighty years. A must-read for musical lovers and students!

But it on Amazon here

2. "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert

A favorite of Cynthia's! From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to find more joy and fulfillment in their creative lives.

Buy it on Amazon here

3. The Singing Athlete By Andrew Byrne 

 

For the singer who wants to take a deep-dive into singing, the brain, and the body!

Buy it on Amazon here

4. Experiencing Broadway Music - A Listener’s Companion By Kat Sherrell

Kat Sherrell is a Broadway musician who offers an insider’s perspective on the development and execution of past and present Broadway scores. You'll be amazed how much detail is in the music!

Buy it on Amazon here

5. Acting the Song - Performance Skills for the Musical Theatre By Tracey Moore

This book guides readers through musical theater elements, classroom workshops, and the world of professional auditions and performances.

Buy it on Amazon here

6. Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers By Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green

Feel inspired by the memoirs of Mary Rodgers―writer, composer, Broadway royalty, and “a woman who tried everything.”

Buy it on Amazon here

7. Life is Like a Musical By Tim Federle

A lighthearted and witty self-help guide to encourage readers to step into the lead roles of their own lives—from lessons he learned from being in showbiz.

Buy it on Amazon here

8.  Stage Actor’s Handbook By Michael Kostroff and Julie Garnye

A guide filled with the secrets of the industry. Working actors, Michael and Julie, share the multitude of unwritten yet well-established protocols that are traditionally passed along by word of mouth. Be ahead of the game and the etiquette before you step backstage! 

Buy it on Amazon here

9. What Will I Do With My Love Today by Kristin Chenoweth

Broadway and screen star Kristin Chenoweth's whimsical adventure about adoption reminds kids they have an abundance of love and kindness to share, whether adopting a pet or expanding their family.

Buy it on Amazon here

10. I'm Not Philosopher But I Got Thoughts by Kristin Chenoweth

Journey through some of Kristin's most vulnerable and humorous personal stories, within this inspiring high-design, colorful book featuring philosophical-ish musings on connection, creativity, loss, love, faith, and closure.

Buy it on Amazon here

11. My Moment, a compilation of women's stories. 

 An inspiring and empowering collection of essays accompanied by beautiful black-and-white photography from a diverse group of women on the moment they realized they were ready to fight for themselves. 

Buy it on Amazon here

ALL HAIL ATOMIC HABITS

1. "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems!! If you're on our email list, you know how much Cynthia loves this book (and loves to reference it!)

Buy it on Amazon here

2. Habit Journal

What better way to help your recipient kickstart their goals than a beautiful habit-tracking journal made in collaboration with James Clear himself? This is a combination dot grid notebook, daily journal, and habit tracker made to align with the practices shared in Atomic Habits.  And yes, Cynthia uses it daily.

Shop the journal here

3. Atomic Habits: “1% Better Everyday” Ink Pen

Who wouldn't love to write out their goals with a pen that features a key idea from James Clear's teachings?! Included inside every box is a pocket-sized habit tracker to help you on your habit journey.  No, Cynthia doesn't have the pens yet. It's on her list. 🤞

Purchase the pen here

 

THERAPEUTIC & SINGING ITEMS

1. Singer’s Soothing Throat Spray

Your magic saving grace for a slightly sick singing day! This all-natural honey & lemon spray promotes vocal clarity and comfort with moisture for your throat. This is a great product for the singers to keep in their bag and have on hand for any vocal emergency! 

Purchase the spray here

2. Yogi Honey Lemon Throat Comfort Tea

Ready for us to spill the tea? 😉 This delicious honey and lemon tea has all the magic ingredients to soothe an inflamed throat—AND makes the perfect stocking stuffer! 

Purchase the tea here

3. Humidifier

Gotta keep those vocal cords hydrated! Help the singer in your life keep their environment moisturized, especially if they live in a dryer climate.

Any humidifier should do the trick, but here's a highly rated and affordable one on Amazon!

4. Facial Steamer 

For a more targeted approach to vocal steaming, these hand-held facial steamers work wonders!

Any humidifier should do the trick, but here's a highly rated and affordable one on Amazon!

5. Sing Ring by OOVO

Cynthia's favorite "straw" for SOVT! (Semi-occluded vocal training.) Find your perfect "vocal resistance" while vocalizing with four levels in one device. The Sing Ring will help you fix vocal strain, overcome breaks, and build a stronger voice. And it's super small and portable!

Shop the Sing Ring here

6. Singing/Straw Set

Make vocalizing a breeze with the patented Singing / Straw™. It's a metal, reusable, sustainable straw phonation tool that singers, vocalists, and speakers can use to promote more efficient vocal fold closure and release extra tension. In other words, magic! 

Use code CHELSEA10 to get 10% off your order! Shop the Singing/Straw here.

 

APPS and DIGITAL PRODUCTS  

1. Chelsea’s Warm-Up Series

Take all the guesswork out of warming up your voice! Simply press play and sing through one of three guided vocal warm-ups—ideal for mixing, belting, or singing "legit!" Each series comes with a detailed PDF guidebook and an audio file recording of the warm-up track, ready for instant download.

Shop the Warm-Up Series hereUse code BVC20 to take 20% off your order!

2. BVC ACADEMY - Musical Theatre Training in an Online Course! 

Whether your goal is community theatre or Broadway, develop the skills and confidence you need to go from the sidelines to the stage. You'll explore seven unique musical theatre genres within this comprehensive online course.  By the end, you'll have the foundations and techniques that you'd learn within a BFA musical theatre program.

Use code BLACKFRIDAY30 to save 30%!!

Purchase & access the BVC Academy here

2. BVC MASTERCLASS - Ongoing training with industry leaders and expert teachers!

Think of them like deep-dive interactive lectures where we get into the nitty-gritty way beyond what we can do in regular studio classes! These masterclasses will focus heavily on technique, so we'll pick singers randomly as we go, and they'll demonstrate examples instead of singing full songs. 

Use code BLACKFRIDAY30 to save 30%!!

Purchase & access BVC Masterclass here

3. MASTER YOUR MIX

MASTER YOUR MIX is Chelsea's tried and true lesson framework, now available in an online course format. Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.

Plus, get a 1-year subscription to BVC MASTERCLASS with your purchase and sing live with Chelsea every month!

Use code BLACKFRIDAY30 to save 30%!!

Purchase Master Your Mix here

4. Appcompanist

The ultimate tool for any musical theatre singer in need of a pianist!! It's like having a Broadway music director in your back pocket. This app includes a huge library of musical theatre songs that can be played in any key, at any tempo, with and without guide melodies. 

Purchase a subscription and download the app here.

 5. Triple Threat Music Theory Course

Actors who know their way around a piece of sheet music are infinitely more confident when prepping for auditions and learning music in a tight rehearsal period. Do yourself a favor and invest in your music theory skills in this fun course that uses actual Broadway musicals music to teach you music theory.

Save $100 at this link!

www.broadwaymusictheory.com/bwayvocalcoach

 

ORNAMENTS

1. Customizable Playbill Ornament

If the Broadway fanatic has one cast album constantly playing on repeat, then this ornament is the perfect way to commemorate their favorite show! You choose the Playbill, and this Etsy maker will create it for you.

Purchase on Etsy here

2. Tony Award Ornament

This ornament captures the essence of Broadway's most prestigious honor in a dazzling and miniature form—the perfect gift for anyone aspiring to earn a life-sized version someday! 😉

Purchase on Etsy here

3. Santa/Broadway Ornament

🎶 Santa Clause is coming to town 🎶—Broadway specifically in this whimsical and classic ornament fit to be a crowd-pleasing stocking stuffer! 

Purchase on Amazon here

 

OTHER BROADWAY ITEMS 

1. Customized Tote

This tote is perfect for your loved one to carry all of their essentials to rehearsal while supporting their favorite show! You get to choose up to two playbills to feature, making it a personalized and thoughtful gift! 

Purchase on Etsy here

2. Theatre Tote Bag 

 

Have a clever and witty theatre enthusiast in your life? This bag is sure to make them smile every time they use it!

Purchase on Amazon here

3. I can’t, I have rehearsal” Mug

#Relatable!! Need we say more? 

Purchase on Amazon here

4. Playbill Binder

Have a Playbill collector in your life? This festive binder is made to fit the size of Playbills and keep them all safe for memory keeping! 

Purchase on Amazon here

5. Broadway Pillows

These pillows are perfect for anyone laying their head down at the end of the day, dreaming of being on the big stage someday! Choose from a selection of hit shows, or submit a request if your loved one's favorite isn't listed! 

Purchase on Etsy here

6. Shakespearean Insult bandages

You know what a paper cut calls for? A quippy Shakespeare bandage, of course! This silly pack of bandages makes the perfect stocking stuffer or white elephant gift! 

Purchase here

7. Musical Theater Earrings

 Can you imagine seeing Hairspray WITH Hairspray Playbill earrings?! Your loved one is sure to be the best dressed in attendance! This Esty store features numerous famous musical Playbills to choose from.

Purchase on Etsy here

8. Keychain 


Purchase on Amazon here

9. Lunch Box 

Rehearsal days are long and require a plethora of snacks and liquids to keep any actor going. This Broadway-themed lunchbox is perfect for holding all of those essentials!

Purchase on Amazon here

10. Pencil Set 

Any musical theater fanatic also loves a good Broadway pun—so why not include these clever & punny colored pencils in their stocking this year?!

Purchase on Amazon here

 

BROADWAY GAMES AND PUZZLES

1. “Be a Broadway Star” Boardgame

Sing, act, and dance your way to a Tony Award in this fun, family board game! This interactive game is great for ages 8+ and testing your Broadway knowledge. 

Purchase on Amazon here

2. Broadway Jigsaw Puzzle

This 1000-piece puzzle features famous Broadway posters, and would be fun to finish, glue, and frame to use as a poster in your own room! 

Purchase on Amazon here

3. Spontuneous Board Game

A sing-along board game that is fun for the whole family! Spontuneous brings out the star in everyone and it's easy to get everyone involved.

Purchase on Amazon here

 

If you're interested in exploring more musical theatre-related content - check out the Broadway Vocal Coach podcast! Or check us out on Instagram, and get involved in the conversation! 

Are you a musical theatre performer and wondering what your next step should be? Take our Quiz - we can’t wait to hear your story and help you take the next step in your career. 

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