James Earl Jones Theatre

New York, United States·Est. 1912·1,082 seats

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138 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Renamed in 2022 to honor the legendary actor whose voice and presence defined American theater for over six decades, the James Earl Jones Theatre originally opened in 1912 as the Cort Theatre. The intimate Beaux-Arts house, designed by Thomas W. Lamb, has long been favored for dramatic plays requiring a close actor-audience relationship. Its elegant facade on West 48th Street conceals a jewel-box interior steeped in more than a century of theatrical history. The renaming stands as a rare and fitting tribute to a living icon of the stage.

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The Fear of 13

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ProsceniumOperated by Nederlander

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5 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 vocal coaches

Nola Studios
Book online. Rooms range from small vocal practice rooms ($15/hr) to large audition rooms. The bulletin board in the lobby has coaching, apartment, and gig listings.
Juilliard SchoolWebsite
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Attend free student concerts and recitals held regularly throughout the year; you'll witness extraordinary young talent in intimate settings.
Performance schedule varies; check website for free concert listings
Colony Studio Piano$$Website
Carnegie Hall
Book studios in advance, especially during audition season (fall); the staff knows what they're doing with artists' needs.
Open 8:00 AM–11:00 PM daily; hourly rental rates available
Steinway Piano Store New York$$$$Website
Carnegie Hall
Visit mid-morning on weekdays when you'll have unhurried access to the showroom; ask to play multiple instruments and speak with the knowledgeable staff about your needs.
Open Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Sundays