Monday, September 23, 2024

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Lights in Honor of James Earl Jones by Darryn King

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. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights for James Earl Jones by Caitlin Huston

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 the …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:57AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

THERE’S A GIANT IN THE SKY by Ron Fassler

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
Monday, August 5, 2024

Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate the Newly Dedicated James Earl Jones Theatre by BroadwayWorld

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! Go inside…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:39AM

James Earl Jones His Newly Dedicated Broadway Theatre for the First Time by BroadwayWorld

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
Sunday, July 28, 2024

The Sun Shines Again for BRIGHT STAR by BroadwayWorld

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
Friday, June 28, 2024

FISH IN THE DARK Montage! Jason Alexander Returns to Broadway in Larry David's Comedy Play by BroadwayWorld

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 D. Shap…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Sneak Peek of Time Stands Still by BroadwayWorld

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
Saturday, June 15, 2024

My Nostalgic Trip Back to "Home" by Jan Simpson

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
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The revival of the August Wilson play opened at the Cort Theatre April 26, 2010. - Playbill

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
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Inside M. BUTTERFLY's High-Flying Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld

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
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Red Carpet: THIS IS OUR YOUTH with Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale & More! by BroadwayWorld

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
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Highlights from M. BUTTERFLY on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

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
Friday, May 24, 2024

Highlights from Broadway's THIS IS OUR YOUTH - Opens Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

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
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

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