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James Earl Jones Theatre

Est. 1912
James Earl Jones Theatre
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Opened in 1912 as the Cort Theatre, built for producer John Cort and designed by Thomas W. Lamb. It was renamed in 2022 for actor James Earl Jones. The Magic Show was among its longest-running productions.

Getting there

The house is in the Theater District, within walking distance of the Times Square-42nd Street subway and transit hub.

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Musical · James Earl Jones Theatre · New York · Previews

Opens 2026-11-08