Friday, February 23, 2024

Broadway Games: Pop Quiz! by JK

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. The Cort The…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

WHAT’S IN A NAME? by Ron Fassler

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 an…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:59PM
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Alex Wyse Interview Excerpt - Good Night Oscar Broadway by Call Me Adam

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
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

HAPPY 92nd TO JAMES EARL JONES by Ron Fassler

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 act…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:31AM
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ohio State Murders, Starring Audra McDonald, to Close on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

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, f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:26AM
Saturday, December 17, 2022

OHIO STATE MURDERS at the James Earl Jones Theater by Richard Seff

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 rev…

SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 09:02PM
Monday, November 14, 2022

Odds & Ends: LaChanze & More Set for Black Theatre United New Exec Leadership by Lindsey Sullivan

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
Friday, November 11, 2022

Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders, Starring Audra McDonald, Arrives on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

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 know…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Odds & Ends: Broadway's New Lena Horne Theatre Sets Unveiling for November 1 by Caitlin Moynihan

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 na…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM
Monday, October 17, 2022

Casting Complete for Ohio State Murders, Starring Audra McDonald by Lindsey Sullivan

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 James E…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:07PM
Friday, September 23, 2022

Bryce Pinkham & Lizan Mitchell Join Audra McDonald in Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

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 will be t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

VIDEO: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate the Newly Dedicated James Earl Jones Theatre

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 included …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The James Earl Jones Theatre has Arrived on Broadway! by Edward A Kliszus

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

VIDEO: Watch James Earl Jones See His Newly Dedicated Broadway Theatre for the First Time

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

Broadway Theater Officially Renamed For James Earl Jones In Dedication Ceremony by Greg Evans

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

Broadway’s Cort Theatre Renamed in Honor of James Earl Jones by Jordan Moreau

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
Monday, September 12, 2022

Photos: Stars Turn Out for the 'James Earl Jones Theater' Dedication!

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 include…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27PM

James Earl Jones Theatre by Barry Gordin

The Spectacular Renovation and Dedication of the James Earl Jones Theatre Honors the Veteran Actor and National Treasure  By: Ellis Nassour September 12, 2022 -- The Shubert Organization…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:07PM

Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre Unveiled September 12 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 2, 2022

More Theater News and Innovations by Sandi Durell

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 honor …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:35AM
Thursday, September 1, 2022

Odds & Ends: Broadway's New James Earl Jones Theatre Sets Unveiling for September 12 by Caitlin Moynihan

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 for…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM

Official James Earl Jones Theatre Dedication Ceremony to Take Place This Month

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

Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre Sets Date for Official Unveiling by Logan Culwell-Block

The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

James Earl Jones Theatre Gets Official Broadway Opening: Renaming & Dedication Ceremony Announced by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Cort Theatre will officially become the James Earl Jones Theatre in an official renaming and dedication ceremony on Monday, Sept. 12, the Shubert Organization announced today. T…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM
Monday, August 8, 2022

Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in Ohio State Murders by Sandi Durell

Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this season starring in Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:12PM

Audra McDonald-Led Ohio State Murders Sets Dates at Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre by Caitlin Moynihan

Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders, starring Tony winner Audra McDonald, has announced its Broadway venue and dates. The previously announced production will be the first show to play t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM
Friday, June 10, 2022

Indecent Opening Night on Broadway | Playbill

Paula Vogel's play with music officially opened at the Cort Theatre following an acclaimed Off-Broadway run last year.

SOURCE: Google at 05:37AM
Monday, May 16, 2022

IT’S TONY SEASON by Ron Fassler

Harold Prince, victorious with Tony #20 for “Showboat,” with Gregory Hines (1995).Now that the 2022 Tony Awards nominations have been announced and campaigning is in full swing, as usua…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 08:53AM
Friday, March 18, 2022

Broadway Games: What's in a Name? Part 2 by JK

A couple of weeks ago, to celebrate the re-naming of the Cort Theatre to the James Earl Jones Theatre, we played a game that asked you to name 21 Broadway theaters based on simple descriptio…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:33AM
Thursday, March 17, 2022

Some lighter news, thoughts - Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

The following was found on the Playbill.com website: “Broadway's Cort Theatre will be renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre when it reopens ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:24AM
Friday, March 4, 2022

The Shubert Organization Announces the Naming of the James Earl Jones Theatre by Michael Eddy

The Shubert Organization, Inc., announced that the 110-year-old Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) will become the James Earl Jones Theatre, in recognition of Jones’s lifetime of immense …

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:15AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards