James Earl Jones Theatre - Summer 2016

James Earl Jones Theatre

138 W. 48th St., New York, NY
Seats (approximate)
1084
Built
1912

ABOUT THIS THEATRE

Previously
known as
Previously known as
Cort Theatre
Description
Thomas W. Lamb, architect. Built by John Cort, who owned it until 1927, when it became a Shubert house. It was briefly leased as a television studio from 1969-1972, hosting "The Merv Griffin Show." It was renamed in 2022 in honor of legendary actor James Earl Jones.

To learn more about the history of the Cort Theatre, see historical information provided by the Shubert Organization and Spotlight on Broadway's video on the Cort Theatre.
Media
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LIST OF PRODUCTIONS