Why is Broadway Fan Gear So Cringey? 4 of the worst culprits

But seriously, why?

Looking for Broadway fan gear that isn’t cringey? You’re not alone. Most theatre merch screams Comic Sans and glitter.

We’ve all been there haven’t we? Your favourite show comes to town and you want to buy something which shows off your love of theatre, but why is every piece of Broadway fan gear so cringey? Exhibit A...

There’s the ones which copy and pasted the poster and stretched it onto a t-shirt. Exhibit B...

the one’s that just scream “I LOVE MUSICAL THEATRE!” (which, come on, is totally unnecessary). Exhibit C...

And finally, the ones where for some bizarre reason there’s about 6 Lin Manuel Miranda’s from Hamilton badly photoshopped together. Forgive me please Lin for showing people this, Exhibit D...

How is this ÂŁ20?? Really?!

Because your love for musicals doesn’t need glitter or Comic Sans

Where is the minimalist Broadway merch? Where are the Broadway gifts for adults? The ones you can actually wear to the show AND to the after-party without getting stares like you’re a weirdo!

At Theatre Merch UK we’re focussing on fashionable musical theatre apparel. Emphasis on the fashionable.

Low Key Designs of your favourite shows

Subtle nods and hints at references from the musical theatre world

The kind of thing that you have to be in the know, to know (you know?)

And, actually, figuring out the reference is half the fun!

So, there’s no need to complain on Reddit again about how terrible and cringe-inducing all the Musical Theatre merch is.

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