What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows? (and WHY?) — Page 2

#26

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/29/08 at 7:03pm

The programs- i.e. the glossy picture book *lol* I also always keep the PLAYBILLS.

And tee shirts... but the "odd" tee shirts, not the ones with just the logos on them

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#27

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/29/08 at 8:26pm

As a senior citizen type, it's hard to beat the "I'm not Dead Yet" t-shirt from Spamalot.
And I love by "Be Inspired" t-shirt from Billy Elliot (London).

#28

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Posted: 7/29/08 at 8:58pm

When you guys say "programs," it's referring to the souvenir book...right?

#29

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:08pm

I usually ALWAYS buy a shirt. Unless they don't have one I like, like Gypsy.

I am also a big key chain fan.

#30

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:08pm

I always get a poster since I get them signed and frame them. I also love getting Christmas ornaments, but there aren't many shows that sell those.

#31

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:15pm

At least for me, yes. Programs means the things you pay for. Playbills are free.

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#32

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Posted: 7/29/08 at 11:46pm

bwbaby- the souvenir program is what we are talking about when we talk about 'programs' (At least for me anyway)

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#33

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/29/08 at 11:56pm

I get the poster, then get the cast to sign it at the stage door. And I frame it and put it up on my wall.

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#34

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/30/08 at 1:04am

Magnets. I collect all kind. And t-shirts, if I like them. I HAD to have the Sweeney revival t-shirt and I don't wear it much because of the looks I get! I wear it on Halloween instead of a costume!

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#35

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 7/30/08 at 1:48am

I'm a t-shirt person. Thank goodness I'm back in public school and I can wear them every day.

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#36

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Posted: 7/30/08 at 3:04am

I like programs and t-shirts. The thing is, I really hate paying like $30 for a crappy shirt that I never wear.

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#37

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Posted: 8/1/08 at 3:18am

If you had to choose between a poster and a souvenir program, which would you choose?

#38

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/1/08 at 4:02am

Program... I love to look through my program and be reminded of moments from the show. I also like to read the comments from the creative team.

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#39

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Posted: 8/1/08 at 4:52am

My personal favorite souvenir that I have is the stuffed monkey from The Drowsy Chaperone.
I usually for weird stuff like that. And the shirts.

Although I'm still kicking myself for not ordering the Spring Awakening messenger bag from their online store.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
I've searched eBay, but they don't have any.
And I emailed the store to ask if they were going to bring the bag back, but I never got an answer.

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#40

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/1/08 at 9:01am

I used to go for t shirts, but they got too damn expensive and they never seem to fit well. Now I'm assembling a window card collection- so I get those (which are only $10-$20) at most every show I enjoy.

#41

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Posted: 8/1/08 at 9:34am

I never buy souvenirs at the theater and am happy with just my Playbill, but I love the souvenir books and want to start collecting those. I love looking through them. The window cards are nice, but I just don't have the room for them or anywhere to display them. And some of the shirts are cool, but I can't stand the thought of spending $35 on a t-shirt I'd hardly ever wear.

#42

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/1/08 at 1:11pm

I, like many, tended to buy T-shirts from every show. I stopped, though, because
a) I had so many they took up way too much space, and I never wore them...
b) Most show shirts are black and they tend to shrink when I wash them, so I try not to buy any that are that color (which leaves me very limited).

The only piece of clothing I purchased that I wear a lot is my "Wicked" hoodie I bought at the Gershwin 2 years ago... my favorite if you ask me.

I like to buy the souvenir books, and frame them if I get them signed.

#43

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/1/08 at 6:01pm

What's the best souvenir to get for "Little Mermaid"? I searched through their merchandise website but the expensive for some of the stuff are waaaay over priced.

#44

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/1/08 at 6:14pm

I hope they are selling the monkey on the Drowsy tour. I want one. Saw them on the way into the show on B'Way and had no clue how they were connected tot he show. I wanted when when we were leaving but we couldn't get back to the stand to get one.

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#45

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Posted: 8/1/08 at 6:48pm

I like posters but they are expensive sometimes. I actually went to Triton Gallery and bought about 8 posters for 8 bucks each!

#46

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/1/08 at 11:40pm

I get a shirt from every show I see. They are the only shirts I own now. I have sooooo many, and I love them all.

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#47

re: What's your favorite souvenir @ broadway shows?

Posted: 8/2/08 at 2:58am

Usually I pick up a souvenir program, t-shirt, or cast recording.