The New York Times is reporting that Philip J. Smith was named today the chairman of both the Shubert Organization and Foundation , a position many consider to the most powerful of all in the theatrical world. Mr. Smith, 77, the organization's president for the past dozen years, is taking over the same job that his longtime friend and mentor. The paper also reports that Robert E. Wankel, was named co-chief executive officer along with Mr. Smith and president. Mr. Wankel, who will turn 62 on Friday, was also elected to the board of directors.
Bloomberg News is reporting today that the board of directors for The Shubert Organization will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 to select a successor for Gerald Schoenfeld.
In tribute to GERALD SCHOENFELD , Chairman of the Shubert Organization, who died November 25th, THEATER TALK will repeat highlights of their 2001 interview with the man, considered by many to be the most powerful person on Broadway.
In tribute to GERALD SCHOENFELD , Chairman of the Shubert Organization, who died yesterday, THEATER TALK will repeat highlights of their 2001 interview with the man, considered by many to be the most powerful person on Broadway.
Gerald Schoenfeld, the Chairman of the Board of the Shubert Organization, perhaps the most well-known owner and operator of live-performance theaters in the U.S. died on November 25, 2008. His passing brought sadness tears to the Rilato yesterday, but with such a profound legacy behind him it wasn't long before he was paid tribute to by the theatre community and it's brightest lights.
BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Gerald Schoenfeld, the Chairman of the Board of the Shubert Organization, perhaps the most well-known owner and operator of live-performance theaters in the U.S. died on November 25, 2008.
