Holiday Gifts for Theater Lovers

Since the shopping season has officially begun, I just put together this post of suggestions, which you might want to forward to the gift-givers in your life.
It's in no way comprehensive. Categories include: gift certificates for tickets, hottest tickets, theater subscriptions, the three best places for plays and theater books, and a glimpse into "Broadway Baubles" One of my favorite weird items for sale this year: For $2.95, you can get "Shakespeare Insult Gum"
Any specific gift -- or places to get gifts -- left out that you'd like to mention?


Holiday Gifts for Theater Lovers

Updated On: 11/23/12 at 10:26 AM

No you weren't. As usual, you are just trying to get traffic to your blog.

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Thought that August Wilson collection was a DVD box set--too bad.

Yeah, I'd like to read them as well--but it's nice to have a performance to see after reading to get a better sense of the material. Which is why that Beckett box set is one of the best things to ever happen.

Updated On: 11/24/12 at 11:35 AM

Another book that would make the perfect gift for the theater obsessed is Showbiz, A Novel. Its pretty light reading, but its written by a Broadway producer and supposedly gives a really accurate (though fictional) account of the behind-the-scenes business of Broadway. Personally, I really liked it and its a total must read for theater-nerds (like myself!)

Plus it seems to be getting good reviews:
“The devil doesn’t wear Prada, he runs Broadway!Part modern romance, part chilled martini chic-lit date, Showbiz is a perfect escapist read.” – Book Geek Reviews

“Will have you dreaming of Broadway, even if you’re miles and miles away!“ – TheaterMania

Anyway, I added a link if anyone's interested in checking it out.
http://www.rubypreston.com/

Updated On: 12/6/12 at 11:15 AM

Not exactly a gift, but below is link to a contest for free Les Miserables tickets, CD and t-shirt.
Les Miserables Contest: Win Free Admission, T-Shirt, Soundtrack, Etc.