James Earl Jones Theatre

Opened in 1912

138 W. 48th Street
New York, NY

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

Theater History

Originally named the Cort Theatre after the general manager of the Northwestern Theatrical Association John Cort, it was renamed in 2022 after the acclaimed actor James Earl Jones, a two-time Tony winner who has appeared in 21 Broadway shows and is also known for providing the iconic voice of Darth Vader in “Star Wars.”

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Parking

Reserve a spot using SpotHero: https://spothero.com

Restrooms

Restrooms are located in the lower lounge, mezzanine level, and balcony level.

Coat Check

Coat check is available. No strollers or furs.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi Available

Where is the stage door?

To your left as you exit the main 48th Street entrance.

NEAR THE THEATRE

Haven Rooftop, 132 W. 47th Street. For other restaurant recommendations, read our article on the Best Theater District Restaurants!

CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOW

Left on Tenth

Left on Tenth

Left on Tenth, a new play by Delia Ephron based on her bestselling memoir, is a romantic comedy about second chances in life and love. Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, this Broadway premiere stars Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wife”) and Peter Gallagher (“Grace and Frankie”). When she least expects it, Delia, beloved novelist and screenwriter of “You’ve Got Mail,” makes a surprising connection with a man from her past and falls into her own romantic comedy. What starts with an unlikely spark blossoms into a love story that seems to defy all odds in the face of life’s challenges. Left on Tenth celebrates the messy, beautiful true story of two people with the courage to open their hearts again.

SEATING

Best Seats in the House

The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.

Number of Seats

1092 seats

Preview Seat View

ACCESSIBILITY

Is there wheelchair accessible seating available?

Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location. There is also accessible seating in the mezzanine and balcony, but note there are approximately 2 steps down per row.

Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom available?

Yes, wheelchair accessible restrooms are available via elevator.

Are there assistive devices available?

Infrared assistive listening devices available for every performance; audio description and closed captioning devices will be available beginning four weeks after the show's opening night. Before this date, live-caption via CART using a hand-held device can be requested with two weeks advance notice. Contact Shuebrt Audience Services at 212-944-3700 or audienceservices@shubertorg.com for more information.

RULES & REGULATIONS

When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater.

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