What’s next for the James Earl Jones?

[stagepotato]

Posted: 6/22/24 at 9:58am

With The Heart of Rock and Roll closing tomorrow, another theatre opens up. What’s rumored to open next at the James Earl Jones? (Or is it just the Jones?) 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 6/22/24 at 10:37am

I'm guessing Left on Tenth. I thought that might be the type of thing that was announced with only stars attached and then never happens. But, their website has the full cast and says that Stro is directing and Daryl Roth is producing, so I think it'll actually happen. 

https://www.leftontenthbroadway.com/ 

[Kad]

Posted: 6/22/24 at 10:40am

After that gorgeous renovation and lobby expansion, the Jones deserves to house a hit.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 6/22/24 at 2:42pm

I don’t like the design of the annex.  Those big flowers on the walls, it looks girly and childish.  I don’t like the flowers on the walls at David geffen hall either. Terrible trend 

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 6/23/24 at 12:18pm

Buena vista social club could also be an option. They posted an epa, said it would be this fall

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/23/24 at 1:37pm

The lobby reminds me of Blanche’s bedroom and it’s all I ever think of when I’m in there. 

[Kad]

Posted: 6/23/24 at 1:39pm

Jordan Catalano said: "The lobby reminds me of Blanche’s bedroom and it’s all I ever think of when I’m in there."

Well, Blanche's bedroom certainly got a lot more foot traffic than the Jones lobby did for Heart of RnR.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/23/24 at 1:46pm

OUCH. lol

[binau]

Posted: 6/23/24 at 1:47pm

HAHAHAHAHA

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 6/23/24 at 3:42pm

Broadway Flash said: "I don’t like the design of the annex. Those big flowers on the walls, it looks girly and childish. I don’t like the flowers on the walls at David geffen hall either. Terrible trend"

I think it’s gorgeous but definitely won’t be timely 20-30 years from now. They won’t last.

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 7:54am

Does anyone know why there’s a big wall showing Marie Antoinette in the James Earl Jones annex/lobby area when you take the stairs down to the restrooms? 
It just felt out of place to me.

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 9:17am

Wick3 said: "Does anyone know why there’s a big wall showing Marie Antoinette in the James Earl Jones annex/lobby area when you take the stairs down to the restrooms?
It just felt out of place to me."

There’s carvings of Marie Antoinette inside the theatre, which was built to look like a palace in Versailles. This article tells about it 

https://www.spotlightonbroadway.com/theater/cort

[Smaxie]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 9:25am

Specifically, the Cort/James Earl Jones is Thomas Lamb's riff on the Petit Trianon at Versailles.

Updated On: 6/24/24 at 09:25 AM

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 9:30am

If you look up the Maxine Elliott Theatre, a gorgeous theatre that should have never been demolished, it was built exactly like the Cort/James Earl Jones. At least the Cort is still with us! 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 9:42am

bigbelterbaby said: "If you look up the Maxine Elliott Theatre, a gorgeous theatre that should have never been demolished, it was built exactly like the Cort/James Earl Jones. At least the Cort is still with us!"

If you look above the awning, you can also see is still says The Cort Theater.  

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 9:46am

After the great theatre massacre of 1982, all the theatres earned landmark status so they have to keep the outside the same. They could have renamed a different theatre that doesn’t have the original name etched in but whatever. Same thing at the Henry Miller/Stephen Sondheim. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 9:47am

bigbelterbaby said: "After the great theatre massacre of 1982, all the theatres earned landmark status so they have to keep the outside the same. They could have renamed a different theatre that doesn’t have the original name etched in but whatever. Same thing at the Henry Miller/Stephen Sondheim."

Thank you! 

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 12:01pm

Thank you! I never knew the Cort/James Earl Jones was based on the Petit Trianon of Versailles. It makes more sense now why there's that huge Marie Antoinette mural in the annex/lobby area.

 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 12:02pm

If the West End production of Next to Normal were to transfer, I think it could fit well in the Jones. 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 6/24/24 at 4:54pm

Kad said: "After that gorgeous renovation and lobby expansion, the Jones deserves to house a hit."

Gutenberg would like a word

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/26/24 at 4:48pm

Transfer of Kennedy Centers Bye Bye Birdie??

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 6/26/24 at 4:56pm

Nah, not Bye Bye Birdie.  If they "bring back Birdie" it needs a better production, Birdie (Sykes lacked natural charisma and charm, which has become all too regular with him) and a better Rosie.  A new production with a star and a few of the KC cast, new team etc would be great though.

These visually cheap Encores / KC staged concerts transferring are getting old.  The casts are great, or mixed, but producers are getting us accustomed to low budget "productions".  Pass.

Updated On: 6/26/24 at 04:56 PM

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/26/24 at 5:22pm

CoffeeBreak said: "Nah, not Bye Bye Birdie. If they "bring back Birdie" it needs a better production, Birdie (Sykes lacked natural charisma and charm, which has become all too regular with him)and a better Rosie. A new production with a star and a few of the KC cast, new team etc would be great though.

These visually cheapEncores / KC staged concerts transferring are getting old. The casts are great, or mixed, but producers are getting us accustomed to low budget "productions". Pass."

I'm begging the set designers of the next season to please be bold, go big, don't give us those cheap minimalistic stages! 

[Dom P]

Posted: 6/26/24 at 5:34pm

The Hippest Trip-The Soul Train Musical?

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 6/27/24 at 11:35am

Here's the answer:

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