It Is the Law 1922

Opened: November 29, 1922

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219 W. 48th St. New York, NY 10036

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BroadwaySF to Present UNSCRIPTED: AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023


BroadwaySF presents 'Unscripted: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz' - Get ready for a night of unfiltered and hilarious conversation with the legendary Fran Lebowitz.

BroadwaySF Announces The Launch Of UNSCRIPTED
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2023


BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has announced the launch of UNSCRIPTED, an all-new, original series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of engaging conversation and captivating storytelling, live on stage.

Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Melissa Errico & David Staller to Lead THE LETTERS SERIES at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


Irish Repertory Theatre will present The Letters Series, featuring Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty & George Bernard Shaw, directed by Charlotte Moore. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Justin Guarini & Roger Bart to Announce 2023 Drama League Award Nominees in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023


Television and stage star Justin Guarini and Tony Award Winner Roger Bart will host the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominations Announcement on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. See where to watch the announcement and more!

Sound Theatre to Present COST OF LIVING and More for 'Sweet 16' Season Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022


During Sound Theatre Company's 2023 season, an unprecedented number of new works will hit the stages: two world premieres, the Seattle premiere of a Pulitzer-winning play currently on Broadway, and a playwright-in-residence' latest work in development.

The Cleveland Orchestra George Walker Recording Available Worldwide November 4
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2022


The George Walker album, available worldwide on November 4 with The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, offers an exploration of the composer's Pulitzer Prize–winning Lilacs for voice and orchestra with soprano Latonia Moore, as well as Antifonys for string orchestra, and Sinfonias No. 4 and No. 5.

ARC Ensemble Uncovers HIDDEN TREASURE: THE MUSIC OF ALBERTO HEMSI This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2022


It is indeed ironic that composer Alberto Hemsi, who spent much of his life rescuing music that faced extinction, should have his own brilliantly original works threatened with a similar fate.

VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Wish Norman Lear Happy Birthday Through Song
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2022


Watch the video Lin Manuel Miranda sent to Norman Lear on his 100th Birthday, featuring a performance of a rewritten version of Al Jolson's 'April Showers.'

ABC to Celebrate Norman Lear's 100th Birthday With Special
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2022


Honoring the life and legacy of storyteller, activist and philanthropist Norman Lear, ABC will present “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.” The special will pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories and will feature a lineup of celebrity guests and musical performances to celebrate his 100th birthday.

Mint Theater's American Premiere of CHAINS Opens Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022


Now, more than two years after it was first announced, the cast of Chains will celebrate Opening Night on Thursday June 23rd, at Theatre Row. Performances will now continue through July 23rd.

Patti LuPone, Sutton Foster, Shoshana Bean and More to Present at the 2022 Drama League Awards Hosted by Frank DiLella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022


Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank DiLella will be hosting the 88th Annual Drama League Awards alongside theatrical legends and Tony Award winners, Patti LuPone, Ben Vereen, Sutton Foster, Shoshana Bean, Gabby Beans and Lear deBessonet.

Cast Announced for Mint Theater's American Premiere Of CHAINS By Elizabeth Baker At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022


On March 11th 2020 Mint Theater Company completed casting for their next production, the long delayed American premiere of Chains by Elizabeth Baker, scheduled to open that May.  

American Premiere of CHAINS by Elizabeth Baker to be Presented at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022


Mint Theater Company announced that Elizabeth Baker’s Chains would make its long delayed American premiere at Theatre Row.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces Spring 2021 Digital Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021


The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced their Spring season of digital offerings from April 1 to July 1, which is dedicated to the late Gustave M. Hauser.  CMS presents 28 digital programs, with concerts premiering on Thursday evenings at 7:30 and educational and hybrid talk-and-performance programs premiering on Monday evenings.

BWW Blog: Make It Modern
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - Jan 14, 2021


I dare to ask the question: how do you update shows for a pandemic?

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Alex Brightman And Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Announce 2020 Drama League Award Nominees On April 16
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020


Alex Brightman and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, the current lead actors in the hit Broadway musical Beetlejuice, will announce the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The announcement event takes place on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street, 4th Floor) and will be streamed live via BroadwayWorld.com.

NAATCO Kicks Off The Season With Gordon Dahlquist's [VEIL WINDOW CONSPIRACY] At NY Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2019


The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theatre Company, kicks off their 29th season with the World Premiere of Gordon Dahlquist's [Veil Widow Conspiracy]. Aneesha Kudtarkar directs a cast that will include Edward Chin-Lyn, Kimiye Corwin, Bruce McKenzie, David Shih, James Seol, Karoline Xu, and Aaron Yoo. This Off-Broadway limited engagement at Next Door at New York Theatre Workshop (79 East 4th Street) will begin performances Saturday June 8th with Opening Night set for June 15th (7pm).  Performances continue through July 6th only.

NAATCO to Kick Off Season with [VEIL WIDOW CONSPIRACY]
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019


The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theatre Company, kicks off their 29th season with the World Premiere of Gordon Dahlquist's [Veil Widow Conspiracy].

FOREIGNER Donates Worldwide Hit Song to Shriners Hospitals for Children
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 3, 2019


FOREIGNER, the classic British-American rock band, has announced that it is donating proceeds from a new version of its hit song “I Want To Know What Love Is” to Shriners Hospitals for Children®. FOREIGNER recently recorded the song and created a new music video featuring Shriners Hospitals for Children patients. The new release is available for download on Google Play and iTunes beginning January 1. Fans can visit www.showthemlove.org to download or pre-order the album. Stream the single on Spotify.

Lifetime's Summer Escapes Wraps Up with All New Movies
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 16, 2018


Lifetime's Summer Escapes Wraps Up with All New Movies

Headed to Easy Street! Ana Gasteyer and Megan Hilty Join Hollywood Bowl ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018


It has just been announced that stars Ana Gasteyer as ("Miss Hannigan') and Megan Hilty ("Lily St. Regis.") have joined the cast of the upcoming Hollywood Bowl production of ANNIE, which will take place Friday, July 27, at 8 pm, Saturday, July 28, at 8 pm, and Sunday, July 29, at 7:30 pm. 

A Conversation with Director Patrick Marber
by Roundabout Theatre Company - May 8, 2018


On April 21, 2018, Patrick Marber spoke about Travesties with Education Dramaturg Ted Sod as part of Roundabout Theatre Company's lecture series.

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What productions of It Is the Law have there been?
It Is the Law has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1922.

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