Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre Unveiled September 12
The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.
September 12, 2022
The Shubert Organization unveils the re-christened
James Earl Jones Theatre at 138 W. 48th St. September 12 with a formal dedication ceremony celebrating the name change and the completion of the 110-year-old building's $47 million restoration and expansion. The event, open to invited guests and members of the press, includes performances, tours of the theatre, and the unveiling of the new marquee.
The ceremony, which begins at 4 PM, features performances by Tony nominee
Norm Lewis and Tony winner
Brian Stokes Mitchell with appearances by Samuel L. Jackson,
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, The Shubert Organization President
Robert E. Wankel, and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Other attendees are scheduled to include Courtney B. Vance,
Debbie Allen,
Kenny Leon,
Lee Daniels,
Phylicia Rashad,
Ruben Santiago-Hudson,
Tamara Tunie, and Woodie King Jr