| BROADWAY THEATRES TO DIM LIGHTS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 AT 6:30 PM IN MEMORY OF CHAIRMEN EMERITUS OF THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION PHILIP J. SMITH | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 01:51 pm EST 03/10/22 | |
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| BROADWAY THEATRES TO DIM LIGHTS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 AT 6:30 PM IN MEMORY OF CHAIRMEN EMERITUS OF THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION PHILIP J. SMITH New York, NY – March 10, 2022 – The Broadway community honors the memory of Philip J. Smith, the esteemed Chairman Emeritus of The Shubert Organization who was highly regarded for his contributions to American theatre for more than 63 years. Mr. Smith passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 89. In his honor, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Tuesday, March 22 at exactly 6:30pm. Mr. Smith began his career at The Shubert Organization in 1957 as box office treasurer at the Imperial Theatre. He would rise through the ranks and work throughout each department within the company. By 1970, he was named General Manager of all Shubert Theatres and in 1971, he was instrumental in introducing the use of credit cards as a method of purchasing theatre tickets. As Shubert Vice President in the early 1980s, Mr. Smith played a key role in ensuring Broadway’s transition into the digital age. With the creation of Telecharge, he revolutionized the way tickets were purchased, allowing for accessibility of tickets to theatregoers. He was also known for helping to establish the Times Square TKTS discount ticket booth. After serving more than 15 years as Executive Vice President, Mr. Smith was named President of The Shubert Organization in 1996. He was appointed Chairman and Co-CEO in 2008. He also served as a Director and Chairman of The Shubert Foundation. Mr. Smith retired in 2020 and became Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Smith was most involved with The Broadway League having served on the Board of Governors from 1984-2020 as well as the Executive Committee and the Labor Committee. He was a familiar and beloved Broadway figure who would attend nearly every opening night performance for more than 60 years. “Phil Smith was the epitome of class and a true treasure to the community,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League. “His work on behalf of Broadway was extraordinary and we were most fortunate at the League for his 36 years of service where he made a great difference serving on the Board of the League, the Executive Committee, and the Labor Committee. He was a master storyteller and a passionate Broadway lover who devoted his life and career to keeping Broadway vibrant and successful. He has left a lasting legacy to the city of New York and to Broadway.” Mr. Smith’s Broadway biography can be found on the Internet Broadway Database . # # # THE BROADWAY LEAGUE (Charlotte St. Martin, President), founded in 1930, is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. The League’s 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in nearly 200 markets in North America and internationally. Each year, League members bring Broadway to upwards of 30 million people in New York, on tour across the U.S. and Canada, and around the globe. The Broadway League’s newest category of membership, League Fellows, affords access and benefits to upcoming professionals who represent a diversity of background, ethnicity, experience, and views. The Broadway League annually co-presents the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®, one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry. Key League programs and resources include: Kids’ Night on Broadway®, The Jimmy Awards®, Stars in the Alley®, Viva Broadway, Black to Broadway, Internet Broadway Database® (ibdb.com), Broadway.org, SpotlightonBroadway.com, Commercial Theater Institute (with TDF), as well as numerous conferences and forums for our members. Broadway Bridges®, is aimed at giving every New York City public high school student the opportunity to see a Broadway show before graduation. TheatreAccessNYC (co-produced with TDF) is the one-stop website of accessible Broadway performances for theatregoers with disabilities. Broadway.org is the League’s official on-line headquarters for Broadway in NYC, on tour, and internationally. For more information visit BroadwayLeague.com or follow @BroadwayLeague on Twitter and visit us at Facebook.com/BroadwayLeague. Follow @Broadway on Instagram for more Broadway content. Broadway theatres are filled with an exciting array of new and classic musicals and plays, providing the perfect experience for every audience. Great seats are available at every price point and are easy to buy online, by phone, or in person at theatre box offices. It’s always the perfect time to see a show. Broadway performs every day of the week at multiple curtain times to accommodate every schedule. |
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