J.J. Shubert

Shubert, Booth, New Victory, And Palace Theatre Receive Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

The New York Landmarks Conservancy just announced the winners of the 2025 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, the Conservancy's highest honors for excellence in preservation. The Award recipients demonstrate outstanding and challenging preservation projects that occur throughout the City. 

The Shubert Foundation Gives $40 Million in Annual Awards to 653 Arts Organizations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

The Shubert Foundation has given a record $40 million in unrestricted grants to 653 not-for-profit theatres, dance companies, academic theatre training programs and related service agencies across the country. Learn more about the grants!

Shubert Foundation and Music Theatre International Will Host 19th Broadway Junior Student Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

The 19th annual Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre.

David Rockwell, Brian Anthony Moreland & More to be Honored at Theatre Communications Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Theatre Communications Group's 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories will honor ​architect and designer David Rockwell, Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland, director Schele Williams, and The Shubert Foundation.

Peninsula Players Theatre Awarded Grants from The Shubert Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced that it was awarded grants from The Shubert Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board, the state’s arts agency. Learn more about where the funds will go here!

The Shubert Foundation Grants $37.9M in Annual Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023

Discover how The Shubert Foundation is making waves in the arts community with their record-breaking $37.9M in annual awards. This article highlights their commitment to celebrating excellence in the arts and supporting artists, bringing attention to the unprecedented level of funding they are providing.

Barrington Stage Company Receives $110k Shubert Foundation Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023

Barrington Stage Company  is the recipient of a $110,000 grant from The Shubert Foundation. Granted in the category of Theatre, the award will support key programming of BSC's 2023 season.

Jeanna de Waal & Uma Paranjpe to Host 18th Annual Broadway Junior Student Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023

The 18th annual Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale will be hosted by Jeanna de Waal and Uma Paranjpe. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee & More to Take Part in The Shubert Foundation's 2023 High School Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023

More than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The Shubert Foundation’s 2023 High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools on Monday, March 20 at 7:30pm at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Barrington Stage Receives $100K Shubert Foundation Grant in Support of 2022 Season Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2022

Barrington Stage Company has announced it is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from The Shubert Foundation. The Shubert Foundation has announced $37.6 million in unrestricted grants to 609 not-for-profit theaters, dance companies, academic theater training programs, and related service agencies.

The Shubert Foundation Gives Record $37.6 Million To 609 Arts Organizations Nationwide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022

The Shubert Foundation announced today a record $37.6 million in unrestricted grants to not-for-profit theatres, dance companies, academic theatre training programs, and related service agencies.

LaChanze, Shuler Hensley, Denée Benton & More to Take Part in The Shubert Foundation's 2022 High School Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

More than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The Shubert Foundation’s 2022 High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools on Monday, May 23 at 7:30pm at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on Broadway.

The Shubert Foundation Awards $32.1 Million in 2021 Grants
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Following the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts, The Shubert Foundation announced today that it is awarding a record $32.1 million in 2021 grants to 575 not-for-profit theatres, dance companies, professional theatre training programs, and related service agencies across the United States.

Shubert Foundation Grant Awarded To Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2021

Peninsula Players Theatre has received a $20,000 award from The Shubert Foundation.

Theater Stories: COME FROM AWAY, PASSION, JEKYLL & HYDE and More About the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre! Learn about the theatre's namesake, Gerald Schoenfeld; the theatre's best-known shows like The M-Fer With the Hat, the Glengarry Glen Ross revival, The Humans, Come From Away, and much more!

Richard Jay-Alexander Chats With Theatre Legend Albert Poland About His Book STAGES, Judy Garland, The Biz and More
by Robert Diamond - Jun 26, 2020

Getting on the phone with Albert Poland totally swept me away and into the world we love for a glorious 45 minutes...

Philip J. Smith, Chairman and Co-CEO of The Shubert Organization, Announces His Retirement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2020

Philip J. Smith, Chairman and Co-CEO of The Shubert Organization, has announced his retirement, effective June 30th, 2020. 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.

Bishop Arts Theatre Receives Inaugural Gift From The Shubert Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2020

The Shubert Foundation has awarded a record total of $32 million to 556 not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States. This marks the 37th consecutive year that the Foundation has increased its giving.

The Shubert Foundation Awards $32 Million In 2020 Grants
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2020

The Shubert Foundation has awarded a total of $32 million in 2020 grants to 560 not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States.

Diana Phillips Named President of The Shubert Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2020

The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation has appointed Diana Phillips to serve as President of the Foundation. Ms. Phillips will take over the position previously held by Michael I. Sovern, who passed away on January 20, 2020.