Shubert Chairman Philip J Smith Announces His Retirement

6/25/2020 12:48pm


Philip J Smith, Chairman and Co-CEO of The Shubert Organization, has announced his retirement, effective June 30th. The Shubert Organization owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres and six Off-Broadway venues. Mr. Smith will also resign his duties as Chairman of The Shubert Foundation, the nation’s largest private foundation dedicated to unrestricted funding of not-for-profit theatre and dance companies. The Board of Directors has announced that effective July 1, 2020, current President and Co-CEO Robert E. Wankel will lead The Shubert Organization as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and will serve as Chairman of The Shubert Foundation. Mr. Smith will become Chairman Emeritus. Press contact: Bill Evans/The Shubert Organization (212/944-3780)...