Cort Theatre, New York City

Name: Cort Theatre
Address: New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-239-6200

#637 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

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. It was built in 1912 and designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb for impresario John Cort. An annex to the west of the 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. ()

Capacity: 1082Coordinates: 40°45'33"N, 73°58'59"W

Address

Midtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-239-6200

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Day trips

Cort Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Radio City Music Hall, V-J Day in Times Square, Times Square, 47th Street.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cort Theatre open?

Cort Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cort Theatre?

Nearby attractions include 47th Street, New York City (1 min walk), Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City (2 min walk), The Theatre Museum, New York City (2 min walk), Palace Theatre, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Cort Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cort Theatre:

Metro

49th Street • Lines: N, Q, R, W (3 min walk)
47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (3 min walk)

Bus

West 49th Street/Avenue of the Americas • Lines: M50 (3 min walk)
7th Avenue & West 50th Street • Lines: M104, M20, M7 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (14 min walk)
New York Penn Station (21 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (28 min walk)