James Earl Jones Theatre: shows & tickets

Plan your visit

Save the current venue name and street number with your booking. If someone remembers the Cort, explain that the address is the same theater under its newer name. Use the production’s own performance details to schedule dinner and travel rather than relying on a past visit.

An elevator creates options, but it does not remove every step inside a seating level. Ask about the complete route to the actual location you are considering. If you need companion seating or a transfer seat, arrange it at the same time as the rest of the booking.

Using the current access and seating information

The James Earl Jones Theatre was previously known as the Cort. The current owner’s seating and access pages are the useful references because older venue descriptions can miss the elevator and designated wheelchair locations on upper levels. Compare Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony using the current chart.

Elevator access to a level does not remove the steps between every row. If you need a continuous step-free route, identify the actual designated location and arrange companion seating at the same time. Confirm the route to the lower-level restrooms as part of that conversation, then save the current name and address with your tickets.

SEATING ADVICE

Where to sit at James Earl Jones Theatre

For accessible options

Ask which designated locations are available across the levels and which meet your needs. Compare those confirmed choices before deciding on price.

For viewing preference

Compare proximity in the Orchestra with an elevated perspective upstairs. Check the angle and any production-specific restriction.

For research accuracy

Prefer current owner information over older venue summaries, especially for elevator and wheelchair-location details.

Read the full seating guide →

How to book tickets and choose your seats

Choose a show at James Earl Jones Theatre above and open its performance calendar. Select the date and time, then use Book Tickets to see the available options. Some shows offer individual seats; others offer a seating section or price band. Review the seating details, total price, and any conditions about sitting together before you book.

Use the seating guide to narrow your search, then read any restricted-view information attached to the actual ticket. For a last-minute booking, confirm the performance time and ticket-delivery instructions while leaving enough time to reach 138 West 48th Street. Calendar availability can change until your booking is confirmed.

For a wheelchair space, transfer seat, or companion arrangement, confirm the specific location and access route with the venue before purchase. These are different requirements, and an ordinary aisle seat may not meet them.

Accessibility and getting there

The entrance and Orchestra are step-free. The owner lists elevator access to Mezzanine, Balcony, and lower-level restrooms, with designated wheelchair locations on all three seating levels. Upper levels still have steps between rows. Confirm the precise seat and route rather than assuming every upstairs location is step-free.

138 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036

Check the theater’s official visitor information ↗

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

A few things worth knowing

Was this formerly the Cort Theatre?

Yes. It was renamed for James Earl Jones in 2022.

What is the address?

138 West 48th Street, New York.

Is there an elevator?

The owner lists elevator access to Mezzanine, Balcony, and lower-level restrooms.

Are wheelchair locations only downstairs?

No. The current owner page identifies locations on all three seating levels.

Is every upper-level row step-free?

No. There are steps between rows.

Should I rely on an old access guide?

Check the current owner’s information and confirm the actual route before booking.

Venue information checked 2026-10-23. Confirm arrangements directly with the theater before booking.
Official source 1 ↗