Law School Musical 2022

Student cast members on stage holding their fists in the air during one number.

This year's Law School Musical, "The Lawyer King," told the story of Judge Richard "Pawsner" teaming up with his son, Professor Eric Pawsner, to prevent Professor Will Baude from taking the deanship.

Students gather on stage to sing, the "Bell Curve of Life."

In the opening number, students sing about finding their places in the the "Bell Curve of Life."

Julian Gale, '22, portrayed Judge Pawsner. Here, he sings about doing things his way in a parody of "My Way."

Three students on stage, one sitting on the floor, one sitting in a chair, and one standing.

Three of Baude's hyenas debate whether a quesadilla qualifies as a sandwich.

A closeup of the student playing Professor Alison "LaCroixFiki." student playing

Sarah Cohen, '22, portrayed Professor Alison "LaCroixfiki."

The characters of Judge Pawsner, Charlene Pawsner, and Eric Pawsner (wearing a red sweater with an H on the front). talk on stage.

Judge Pawsner and his wife, Charlene Pawsner (portrayed by Rebecca Hansen, '22), send young Eric Pawsner (portrayed by Tyler Wood, '22) off to Harvard Law School.

Kelly Gregg stands on stage with three students portraying hyenas stand in a row behind her.

Baude (portrayed by Kelly Gregg, '22) and his hyenas plot to take over the deandom of Hyde Rock/the Law School..

The student playing Bairdzu holds a hand up while singing and two others look on.

Professor Douglas "Bairdzu" (portrayed by Laura Russell, '22, right) lectures Professor Jennifer "Noula" (portrayed by Kyra Cooper, '22) and Eric Pawsner about the responsibilities of being dean.

Eric Pawsner, wearing a red H sweater, sings as the rest of the cast looks on.

Eric Pawsner "Just Can't Wait to be Dean."

Three students dance during Pawsner's number.

Members of the ensemble sing "I Just Can't Wait to be Dean."

Members of the cast sing while holding brown takeout boxes above their heads.

A stampede of hungry students sing about the return of lunch talks to the tune of "Eye of the Tiger."

The student playing Baude sings to the student playing Eric Pawsner.

Baude (right) convinces Eric Pawsner to leave Hyde Rock/the Law School.

The student playing Nussbaum, dressed in a blue suit, sings to the students playing Eric Pawsner (standing) and Saul Levmore (in a tan suit, on one knee).

Professor Martha Nussbaum (portrayed by Dylan C. Platt, '22) and Professor Saul Levmore (portrayed by Jess Clay, '22) teach Eric Pawsner that "The Rule Doesn't Matter" ("Hakuna Matata").

Four students portraying clinical professors sing on stage.

The clinical professors confront the character of Baude about his mistreatment of the Law School.

Students holding portrait frames around their faces line up before a screen showing a photo of the classroom hallway.

Judge Pawsner finds safety in his friendships with other esteemed Law School faculty who live in the portraits in the classroom hallway.

Sam Capparelli, '22, (left, on drums) and Alex Beer, '22, (right, on guitar) led the six-person band. They are shown with bass player Will Boudreau, '22 (center).

The band also included Caitlan Sussman, '22; J.D. Laurence-Chasen (a PhD student); and Andrew Zeller, '22.

The cast on stage with Kelly Gregg giving them direction.

The Pawsners reunite to save Hyde Rock, only to be stopped by Professor Randy Picker (portrayed by Simon Jacobs, '22) cautioning them not to violate copyright law. Baude and the Pawsners team up to give the people what they want--a finale.

This year's Law School Musical, "The Lawyer King," told the story of Judge Richard "Pawsner" teaming up with his son, Professor Eric "Pawsner," to prevent Professor Will Baude from taking the deanship.

The show was directed by Kelly Gregg, '22, and Laura Russell, '22, and written by a team of students led by David Johnson and Natalie Granda. The cast was largest in recent history with 48 actors. Students also served as writers, choreographers, directors, and members of the tech crew.

The show was sponsored by White & Case.