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James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City, NY has 186 upcoming events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About James Earl Jones Theatre

The James Earl Jones Theatre, originally the Cort Theatre, is a Broadway theater at 138 West 48th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S. It was built in 1912 and designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb for impresario John Cort. An annex west of the original theater, built between 2021 and 2022, was designed by Kostow Greenwood Architects. The Jones has 1,092 seats across three levels and is operated by the Shubert Organization. Both the facade and interior of the theater are New York City designated landmarks.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • 49th StreetMetro station120 m · 2 min walk
  • 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller CenterMetro station160 m · 3 min walk
  • 50th StreetMetro station280 m · 5 min walk
  • 7th AvenueMetro station430 m · 7 min walk
  • Times SquareMetro station460 m · 7 min walk
  • Times Square–42nd StreetMetro station550 m · 9 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Quik ParkUnderground car park240 m · 4 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park310 m · 5 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park340 m · 5 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park340 m · 6 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • RT60 Rooftop Bar & LoungeBar50 m · 1 min walk
  • Sushi By BouRestaurant · sushi80 m · 1 min walk
  • Little Italy PizzaRestaurant · pizza80 m · 1 min walk
  • DervishRestaurant · mediterranean80 m · 1 min walk
  • TenderRestaurant80 m · 1 min walk
  • ToastiesRestaurant · deli90 m · 1 min walk
  • Haven Rooftop BarBar90 m · 1 min walk
  • Central PerkCafé · coffee shop90 m · 2 min walk

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James Earl Jones Theatre: FAQs

What's on at James Earl Jones Theatre?

James Earl Jones Theatre has 186 upcoming events. Next up: Wanted on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Where is James Earl Jones Theatre?

James Earl Jones Theatre is located at 138 W 48th St, New York City, NY, 10036.

How big is James Earl Jones Theatre?

James Earl Jones Theatre has a capacity of around 1,082.

When is the James Earl Jones Theatre box office open?

The Box Office is currently not open.

What is the nearest station to James Earl Jones Theatre?

The nearest station is 49th Street (Metro station), about 120 m from James Earl Jones Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to James Earl Jones Theatre?

The closest places to stay are Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square (40 m), Hilton (40 m), and Motto by Hilton Times Square (40 m).

Where can I park near James Earl Jones Theatre?

Public car parks near James Earl Jones Theatre include Quik Park (240 m), Multi-storey car park (310 m), and Multi-storey car park (340 m).

When did James Earl Jones Theatre open?

James Earl Jones Theatre opened in 1912.