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7 Theater Kid Gifts That Steal the Show

Updated May 14, 2025

Let’s share our best gift ideas for theater kids and young Broadway lovers! Tickets to a show are the obvious answer (and perfect if that’s in the budget), but here’s a whole whole list of unique gifts for theater kids at all price points.

These are perfect birthday or Christmas gifts for kids who love theater, and also lasting gifts to give to a kid actor after their performance instead of flowers.

If you’ve found any memorable gifts for theater lovers, add to the list below!

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Theater Is My Sport T-Shirt

Kelly R said: The wearable version of what my daughter tells me every time I try to get her to join a sport!

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Grether's Pastilles

Grether's Pastilles are throat-soothing gummy lozenges made in Switzerland since 1850. A favorite among singers and performers, they contain glycerine to moisturize and protect the voice.

Kelly R said: I have noticed that these are a hot commodity among the girls in my daughter's musical theater productions. I got her a tin of them for Christmas, and she was thrilled. They are NOT cheap, so they are nice for gift giving.

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Makeup Train Case

Theater kids need something sturdy to contain and carry all of their makeup, hair things, and other bits and bobs on show days.

Broadway HD Subscription

This streaming service brings Broadway to you, and a monthly or annual subscription would be a much-appreciated gift for a Broadway lover. There are no age controls built in, so it's probably best for teens.

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Playbill Binder

A program-sized binder is a useful gift for theater kids with a lot of keepsake Playbills lying around from all the shows they've seen.

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Broadway Funko POP

If your kid has a favorite musical, check to see if it offers a Funko POP character to remember it by.

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Musical Theater Shows Scratch Off Poster

Scratch off each of 100 musical theater shows as you see them. This is a great gift for theater kids, especially paired with tickets to one of the shows!