The Holiday season is upon us, movies, cookies, gifts and more. So, this week I decided to talk about some fun ways to add some musical flare to your holiday season. This will be a list in no particular order on some fun theater-based activities you can do with friends, family, or yourself to make the season bright. No matter what holiday you celebrate here are some musical things I love doing to welcome to winter season.
Watch/ Listen To A Holiday Themed Musical
From "White Christmas" or even something more recent like "Annie Live" or "Christmas Story Live" there are plenty of musicals set around the holidays. There are also plenty of great cast albums to listen to, or shows that have songs relating to the holidays. Whether a song, or a whole album there are plenty of great songs such as " We Need A Little Christmas" from "Mame" to fill a playlist. As well as plenty of classic musicals to watch among all your holiday favorites, or even just a fell good movie musical as well.
Make A Few Holiday Themed Crafts
Perhaps a playbill themed ornament, or a gingerbread house with musical themes. Some musical decorations for the house and the tree to add a little razzle dazzle to the holiday season. Decorating the tree and house with decorations we expect, with a little flare of the stage.
Give Broadway Themed Gifts
From online stores specifically made for musical merch, or on a craft website for shows that don't get a ton of merch. Shirts, posters, cast albums are only scratching the surface of the gifts you can give someone. Musical books for shows like "Hamilton" or "Come From Away" and even DVDs of live proshots, there are so many wonderful musical themed gifts.
Give To A Theater Themed Chairty
Giving is another essential for some this time of year. There are plenty of associations or charities themed for artists to give to. Whether a local theater program or something on a national scale. There are plenty of great organizations to give to, helping artists grow. Many give during this time, and there are many aspects of the arts that need help.
So, there are a few, mostly at home ways to brighten up the holiday season. The future of theater is unknown at the moment, or at least unsure for a little while. There are plenty of live shows and movies to watch, and hopefully things will turn around soon. Until then I will continue to cover what I can and helping brighten your day by enjoying musicals. Even if we have to watch them from home, and listen to albums a while longer, the arts will survive current events. And in the meantime, consider donating to help theaters, whether local or the ones on Broadway. Have a happy and safe holiday season.
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