Philip J Smith Memorial Celebration Set for Mar 22 at the Music Box

2/24/2022 9:37am


The Shubert Organization (Robert E Wankel, Chairman & CEO) has announced plans for a memorial celebration of its former Chairman, Philip J. Smith on Tues Mar 22 at 1:00 PM at the Music Box (239 West 45th St.) Mr Smith passed away on Jan 15, 2021 at the age of 89. The celebration will be open to the public and all Covid protocols will be observed. Philip J Smith’s rise through the ranks of The Shubert Organization began in 1957 when he became box office treasurer at the Imperial Theatre. One of his most important innovations in this capacity was the introduction of credit cards as a method of purchasing tickets to Broadway shows. He was instrumental in the industry-wide transition into the age of computerization. With the creation of Telecharge, he revolutionized the way tickets are purchased and expanded accessibility of tickets to theatregoers. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Times Square TKTS discount ticket booth. Press contact: Polk & Co (917/261-3988)...