James Earl Jones Theatre Dedication

The Cort Theatre has officially been renamed The James Earl Jones Theatre. The Cort has a special link to Mr. Jones, as he played his first role at the Cort Theatre in Sunrise at Campobello.
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“The dedication of the James Earl Jones Theatre honors one of the most beloved Broadway and film actors of all time,” said Shubert Chairman and CEO Robert E. Wankel in a statement today. “It’s fitting that the renaming of this beautifully restored building also be a moment in which to recognize the tremendous contribution of BIPOC people to Broadway. Mr. Jones’s name quickly rose to the top of the Shubert Organization’s list due to his illustrious career performing in Shubert houses, his status in the Black community, and his worldwide reputation as one of the most celebrated performers to ever grace the Broadway stage.”

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