New York As It Is 1848

Opened: April 17, 1848

New York As It Is - 1848 - Broadway History , Info & More

Chatham Theatre
Chatham Street (Roosevelt & James) New York, NY

Get New York As It Is Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Frist Art Museum Exhibition to Examine Augustus Saint-Gaudens And Daniel Chester French
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Discover the intersecting careers and legacies of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French in a new exhibition at the Frist Art Museum.

New Orleans Museum Of Art Announces 2024 Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023


The New Orleans Museum of Art has announced its lineup of exhibitions for 2024. The museum will showcase a diverse range of artwork and installations throughout the year. Don't miss out on these exciting cultural experiences!

Review: MONSIEUR CHOPIN at 59E59 Theaters-A Brilliant Portrait of the Polish Composer
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 21, 2023


If you plan to see just one show this holiday season, make it 'Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin' being performed at 59E59 Theaters through December 24th.  

Hershey Felder Brings GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE to the Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Actor/pianist Hershey Felder will present George Gershwin Alone in New York City for the first time in over 20 years as a special one night only performance, with 100% of net proceeds, and Felder donating 100% of his portion, to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

New Work by Photographer Andrew Moore Will be on View at Yancey Richardson Beginning in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023


NEW YORK – Acclaimed photographer Andrew Moore's new exhibition, 'Whiskey Point and Other Tales,' explores the stunning landscapes of the Hudson Valley.

Interview: Michael Conley Is Getting Ready to Bring THE FABULIST FOX SISTER to NYC
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2023


Later this week, The Green Room 42 will present the New York debut of The Fabulist Fox Sister, the musical comedy stage hit direct from London. In this interview, Michael Conley checks in with BroadwayWorld to give us the scoop on the new show before it arrives in NYC!

Axis Theatre Company to Present the World Premiere of Edgar Oliver's RIP TIDE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023


Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!

59E59 Theaters Unveils Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023


Discover the highly anticipated shows and events coming to 59E59 Theaters this fall. From captivating dramas to hilarious comedies, there's something for everyone in the lineup. Don't miss out on this exciting season of performances.

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 1: Murder, Meat Pies, Men and Myths
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2023


Since 1979, Stephen Sondheim’s take on the Victorian myth about an exiled barber who pairs up with a cunning pie maker to seek revenge on the men who wronged him has delighted and enthralled audiences with its thrilling score, pitch black humor, and chaotic plot, but what is the real story behind this penny dreadful turned musical delight? Was there a real Sweeney Todd? Where did the story come from? And, most pressingly of all, what inspired Sondheim to spin this nauseating nightmare into gothic musical comedy gold? The answers just might surprise you as we delve into the history of Sweeney Todd.

Langson IMCA Presents New Exhibition BOHEMIAN OF THE ARROYO SECO: IDAH MEACHAM STROBRIDGE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2023


UCI Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA) will present a new exhibition featuring the work of influential artists who were part of a creative community active in the early 1900s along the banks of the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County, California. Bohemian of the Arroyo Seco: Idah Meacham Strobridge is the first exhibition exploring the impact this pioneering gallerist and writer had on the development of Los Angeles culture during this period.

Review: Splendid Donizetti Rarity POLIUTO Showed Its Great Bones via Crutchfield's Teatro Nuovo
by Richard Sasanow - Jul 20, 2023


Usually, when long-neglected works somehow find their way to the forefront, we find there’s a pretty good reason for the lack of interest. Happily for us, this does not apply to Donizetti’s POLIUTO, which Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo performed last weekend at Montclair State’s Kasser Theatre and on July 19th at Jazz from Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre. It’s filled with wonderful music that the current performers--particularly the suave tenor of Argentine Santiago Ballerini in the title role and the potent coloratura soprano Chelsea Lehnea--deliver with aplomb.

Christopher Mallett to Release The First Major Recording of Justin Holland's Music
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023


Naxos is presenting San Francisco-based guitarist Christopher Mallett's new release championing the music of Justin Holland, America's first Black classical guitarist who made his name during the time of slavery. Titled Justin Holland, Guitar Works and Arrangements, “trailblazer' Mallett (The St. Louis Dispatch) deftly performs on this landmark recording featuring several world premieres.

Full Casting And Creative Team Announced For Tour of WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023


Full casting and creative team have been announced for WUTHERING HEIGHTS the brand-new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel, opening at Royal & Derngate, Northampton from 24 April - 6 May, with a national press night on Friday 28 April ahead of a UK tour, playing Oxford, London, Coventry and Newcastle.

KOSHER WINE-Ten Things You Should Know
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 23, 2023


Passover begins April 5th and we want our readers to know more about Kosher Wines and their excellent qualities. We thank Royal Wine Corp. for this interesting information.

Randy Sharp's WASHINGTON SQUARE to Return to Axis Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023


Axis Theatre Company will present a return engagement of Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James’ novel.

Brad Oscar, Alexandra Silber & More to Star in ANIMAL MAGNETISM Reading at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022


RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: the FREE streaming presentation of Elizabeth Inchbald’s 18th-century farce Animal Magnetism, directed by José Zayas.

Urban Stages to Host Special Post Show Conversations Following Performances of ELEANOR AND ALICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022


Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, Urban Stages, will host several special post-show conversations following performances of Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts by Ellen Abrams and directed by Urban Stages Founder/Artistic Director Frances Hill.

ROYAL WINE CORPORATION Presents a Global Selection of Kosher Wines for Jewish New Year
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 12, 2022


With the Jewish “High Holy Days” of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur approaching, this is the perfect time to broaden your horizons and discover the kosher wine gems that Israel, California, Italy, and France have to offer.

Axis Theatre Company to Present New Adaptation of Henry James's WASHINGTON SQUARE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022


Axis Theatre Company will present the return of Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James’s novel. Adapted and directed by Randy Sharp, the production features original music by Paul Carbonara, a cast of four, and is performed in the heart of Greenwich Village, a few blocks from the story’s 19th-century setting.

HERSHEY FELDER: CHOPIN IN PARIS Bay Area Premiere to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2022


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Hershey Felder’s musical play Hershey Felder: Chopin in Paris. Felder returns to the TheatreWorks stage August 19 – September 11 as brilliant Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin, illuminating an exclusive piano lesson with this musical master.

The Trenton City Museum's Annual Ellarslie Open Juried Art Show Invites Artists To Submit Artwork Through May 12
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2022


The Trenton City Museum's Annual Ellarslie Open Juried Art Show Invites Artists To Submit Artwork Through May 12 via its online Call for Art. Walter Wickiser, of Wickiser Gallery in New York City, will jury the 2022 show.Artists may submit up to six works, with a maximum of two from any of the 10 primary judging categories.

Marquee TV Presents 'Ring Des Nibelungen' Performed By Deutsche Oper Berlin
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2022


Ring des Nibelungen is a new interpretation of Wagner's iconic Ring Cycle performed by world-renowned company Deutsche Oper Berlin. Filmed in its four parts - Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung – the performances will be available to view on Marquee TV from 13 May 2022

Irish Rep Announces the Cast & Creative Team for BELFAST GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


Irish Repertory Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for the New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists). Directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl is a Half-formed Thing), Belfast Girls will run May 11-June 26, 2022, on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022.

ROYAL WINE Presents Passover Wines for Every Mood, Food and Budget
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 14, 2022


Every spring, Jews around the world celebrate Passover. The highlight of the holiday is the Seder—a festive meal when the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt is recalled and celebrated across the generations. Wine, considered the drink of royalty, plays a central role in the Seder ritual. Jews are commanded to drink four cups throughout the evening as a symbol of freedom from bondage.

Irish Repertory Theatre to Stage New York Premiere of BELFAST GIRLS
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022


Today, the Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O’Reilly, Producing Director) announced two productions for their Spring 2022 season. The New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists) and directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing) will run May 11-June 26, 2022 on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022. Two by Synge, by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore (The Streets of New York), will run April 13-May 22, 2022 on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for April 24, 2022.

Videos