At This Theatre: The James Earl Jones Built in 1912, this theater was named for its owner, John Cort, and remained so until 2022, when it was renamed for renowned actor James Earl Jones. For a brief period in the late 1960s through early 1970s, it was home to The Merv Griffin Show, but otherwise, it has always been a legitimate theater. Its first tenant was Peg O' My Heart which ran a year and a half. Since then…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM on January 26, 2026