Monday, June 1, 2026
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, The Shubert Organization will unveil a bronze bust of James Earl Jones, honoring the legendary actor’s enduring contributions to Broadway and American culture. T…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ruben Santiago-Hudson has spent a large part of his career inside August Wilson’s world. He won a Tony Award for his performance in Seven Guitars, directed the Tony-winning revival of Jitn…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM[SHARE]Sunday, April 5, 2026
The Blue Room (the version with Nicole Kidman) premiered on Broadway in 1998 at the Cort Theatre.
It's actually based on Arthur Schnitzler's play La Ronde from 1897"but the Kidman productio…
SOURCE: YouTube at 04:36PM[SHARE]Monday, September 23, 2024
Broadway's theaters will dim their marquee lights on September 26 to honor the memory of two-time Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones. Jones died on September 9 at the age of 93. Th…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM[SHARE]Broadway theaters will dim their lights on Sept. 26 in memory of James Earl Jones. Jones, who died Sept. 9 at the age of 93, was a two-time Tony Award winner as well as a recipient of th…
SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:57AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 10, 2024
James Earl Jones (1931"2024).September 10, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
James Earl Jones, who died yesterday at ninety-three, was not only the first dramatic actor to…
SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 09:18AM[SHARE]Monday, August 5, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Earlier this week, the Cort Theatre was officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning American actor! G…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:39AM[SHARE]From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Shubert Organization, Inc. officially dedicated and revealed the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre, formerly the Cort Theatre, in honor of the iconic m…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:35AM[SHARE]Sunday, July 28, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Today we rewind to 2016, when Bright Star arrived on Broadway. The musical opened on March 24 at the Cort Theatre, where it ran for 109 performances.
SOURCE: YouTube at 09:06AM[SHARE]Friday, June 28, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award-winning actor Jason Alexander recently assumed the role of 'Norman Drexel' in Larry David's hit comedy Fish In the Dark, directed by Anna…
SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02AM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 18, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: TIME STANDS STILL, the acclaimed Tony nominated Best Play by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, and starring…
SOURCE: YouTube at 06:36PM[SHARE]Saturday, June 15, 2024
It can be hard to recapture the magic of the first time you saw a show. And the first times I saw Samm-Art Williams' Home were nearly perfect. The Negro Ensemble Company was in its heyda…
SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 10:24AM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Playbill.com was there as the stars came out for Tony Award nominees Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson and the ...
SOURCE: Google at 11:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, June 6, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: David Henry Hwang's Tony Award-winning play, M BUTTERFLY, directed by Julie Taymor, opened just last night at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th street).
Learn m…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:18PM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 5, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Steppenwolf Theatre Company's new production of Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed This is Our Youth, just opened on Broadway last night at the Cort Th…
SOURCE: YouTube at 10:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 28, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The first Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang's Tony Award -winning play, M. BUTTERFLY, officially opened last night at Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 W 48th St…
SOURCE: YouTube at 08:02AM[SHARE]Friday, May 24, 2024
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Opening night tonight, September 11 at 7:00 pm for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company's new production of Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed This is Our Youth…
SOURCE: YouTube at 12:36AM[SHARE]Friday, February 23, 2024
If Broadway was a class, this is the pop quiz you might get... Good luck!
 BROADWAY GAMES:
Pop Quiz!
1. What was the prior name of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre?
     A. …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM[SHARE]Saturday, June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
Between 41st and 66th streets there are forty-two legit Broadway theatres (this includes the Palace, currently under renovation …
SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:59PM[SHARE]Thursday, April 20, 2023
In this interview excerpt, Actor #AlexWyse talks about what it's like working with Emmy Award winner #SeanHayes in the new #Broadway play Good Night Oscar.
My full interview with Alex is co…
SOURCE: YouTube at 09:37AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 17, 2023
James Earl Jones, born on this date, January 17, 1931.January 17, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler
James Earl Jones, who turns ninety-two today, was the first dramatic…
SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:31AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 5, 2023
Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders will close on Broadway on January 15. Starring Audra McDonald, the play is the first production to bow at the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre,…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM[SHARE]Saturday, December 17, 2022
An assortment of gifted theatrical talents have combined to restore Adrienne Kennedy's play "Ohio State Murders" to the current season on Broadway Originally mounted in 1991 this revival…
SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 09:02PM[SHARE]Monday, November 14, 2022
Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed.
LaChanze, Norm Lewis & More to Lead Black Theatre United
Black Theatre United has revealed its new executive leadership committe…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM[SHARE]Friday, November 11, 2022
Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders has arrived on Broadway! Starring Audra McDonald, the play is the first production to bow at the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre, formerly …
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Lena Horne Theatre Sets Unvieling Date
Broadway's newest marquee is ready to go up! Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed the Lena Horne Theatre, becoming the first theater…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM[SHARE]Monday, October 17, 2022
Casting is complete for the Broadway premiere of Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders. Starring Audra McDonald, the play will be the first production to bow at the newly renamed…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:07PM[SHARE]Friday, September 23, 2022
Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham and Drama Desk nominee Lizan Mitchell will appear in the Broadway premiere of Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders. Starring Audra McDonald, the play wil…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Earlier this week, the Cort Theatre was officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning American actor! Go inside the ceremony, which i…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The James Earl Jones Theatre has Arrived on Broadway!
OpeningNight.Online
The newly renovated and former Cort Theatre on 48th street in the heart of the Broadway theatre district is now the …
SOURCE: openingnight.online at 10:40PM[SHARE]The Shubert Organization, Inc. officially dedicated and revealed the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre, formerly the Cort Theatre, in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning American ac…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM[SHARE]Broadway officially welcomed The James Earl Jones Theatre to its ranks yesterday, as the 110-year-old and much-renovated former Cort Theatre was renamed in a dedication ceremony attended by …
SOURCE: Deadline at 11:47AM[SHARE]In 1958, an unknown actor spoke just one line from the stage of the Cort Theatre on Broadway: "Mrs. Roosevelt, supper is served." Then, a 27-year old James Earl Jones could barely make…
SOURCE: Variety at 10:35AM[SHARE]Monday, September 12, 2022
This afternoon, the Cort Theatre was officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning American actor! Go inside the ceremony below which…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27PM[SHARE]The Spectacular Renovation and Dedication of the James Earl Jones Theatre Honors the Veteran Actor and National TreasureÂ
By: Ellis Nassour
September 12, 2022 -- The Shubert Organizati…
SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:07PM[SHARE]The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]Friday, September 2, 2022
The Shubert Organization, Inc. (Shubert), announced that on Monday, September 12, the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) will be officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in …
SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:35AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 1, 2022
Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed.
New James Earl Jones Theatre Unveiled on September 12
Broadway's newest theater, the James Earl Jones Theatre, will be unveiled f…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM[SHARE]The Shubert Organization, Inc. has announced that on Monday, September 12, the Cort Theatre will be officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM[SHARE]The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE] 
