The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you're searching for the perfect gift for the theatre lover on your list, Playbill has you covered! 

From theatrical ornaments for the tree to Broadway-inspired items you can use all year long, Playbill's Holiday Gift Guide has something for every type of theatre enthusiast.

For the Broadway bookworm: a Playbill Subscription

If the theatre lover you have in mind loves to read just like Belle from Beauty and the Beast or Matilda Wormwood, a Playbill Subscription is a great choice! There's two types of Playbills you can subscribe to. The Playbill Magazine subscription includes a special cover, the editorial features found in our regular Broadway Playbills, exclusive editorial not found elsewhere, and theatrical-themed games every month.

Or if you love shows, then you should get a Playbill Opening Night Subscription. It's a series of collector's opening night Playbills featuring the show's original cast and credits. Playbill Subscriptions keep you in the loop about the happenings in theatre now, bringing Broadway and beyond straight to your doorstep!

For the theatre fan's stocking: New Playbill Stickers 

The brand-new collection of Playbill cover stickers offers a selection of current shows like Hamilton, Hadestown, The Outsiders, Moulin Rouge!, Oh, Mary!, and Suffs; long-running classics including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, and many more. Mix and match 10 or more of your favorite covers to get two free stickers, or check out some of the ready-to-purchase packs—including Disney shows, Sondheim musicals, LGBTQ+ centered productions, and more—to save on a collection for the theatre fan in our life. 

For fellow Ozians: Wicked 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Playbills, a mug, a Chistery plush monkey, and more

Now that the Wicked movie musical is in theatres, fans of the film and Broadway show alike are sure to feel "positively emerald" unwrapping a limited-edition Playbill or Wicked merch! The three unique 20 anniversary Playbills —which individually feature images of Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, and the musical's original cast— can be purchased separately or as a bundle. The Wicked collection also includes an ornament, shirts, a water bottle, and more. Giving these gifts to the Wicked fan in your life is sure to make you popular!

For those who like to plan: the 2025 Broadway Meets Hollywood Calendar

Broadway meets the glamour of Hollywood with this year's edition of Playbill's annual wall calendar. Perfect for theatre and film lovers alike, this calendar is filled with treasured images from a different beloved musical each month, with notes on each work written by Playbill’s own Logan Culwell-Block. Bring a touch of showbiz to your loved one's everyday routine with this gift.

For the theatre fan's Christmas tree: Broadway Ornaments

Theatre enthusiasts everywhere can adorn their Christmas trees with the gift of Playbill ornaments. Selections include ornaments from individual shows like Hamilton, The Lion King, this new glass ball from Aladdin, and more. There are also ornaments featuring glamorous Broadway legends like Betty Buckley. The Broadway Cares Classic collections feature Playbill covers from many beloved musicals, including The Sound of Music, Grease, Dear Evan Hansen, Guys and Dolls, In the Heights, and many more. Deck the halls with boughs of Broadway!

For the practical but fashionable theatre enthusiast: Broadway Show Tote Bags

Tote bags are so in right now—partly because they are stylish, but mostly because they are a total necessity for city living! From carrying your school books to bagging your groceries, tote bags have endless uses and are the perfect size to carry on the go! And Playbill has a huge selection of show-themed totes to choose from—including Sunset Blvd., SIX, Moulin Rouge!, and more. Featuring show-themed quotes and references, the theatre lover in your life can carry their favorite musical with them on their daily adventures. 

For the walking theatre encyclopedia: Playbill's Broadway Trivia Game

Challenge the theatre fan in your life by testing their knowledge of Broadway's past and present with this 200-card trivia game. Questions range in difficulty, and feature facts from shows including Hadestown, My Fair Lady, Jersey Boys, and many more. With this card game, your gift's recipient can set up a trivia night in the living room, compete in teams, or present the perfect activity for a Broadway-themed party. 

For the fashionable (and cozy) Broadway fan: Playbill pajamas, lounge pants, and lounge boxer shorts

Help the theatre fan in your life cozy up at home with Playbill's collection of loungewear, including a matching pajama set, comfy lounge pants, and even boxer shorts. And for more apparel, check out this Lion King vest, Playbill cropped hoodie, or fuzzy Frozen socks. 

Cannot find exactly what you are looking for in this list?

Check out PlaybillStore.com for even more gift ideas, including merchandise from current Broadway shows and archival items from past productions, and our special Playbill binders to store all of your theatre memories. Order today to get your items in time to wrap and display under your tree!