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At A Crucial Time For The Performing Arts The Shubert Foundation Awards $32.1 Million In 2021 Grants

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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Shubert Foundation funds have always been allocated as general operating support based on the belief that grantees know best how to prioritize their needs.

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  • Shubert Foundation funds have always been allocated as general operating support based on the belief that grantees know best how to prioritize their needs.
  • To ensure support to the widest range of recipients, The Shubert Foundation maintains an open-door policy with no invitation required.
  • "This has been a year like none other for our grantees," said Diana Phillips, President of The Shubert Foundation.
  • Since the establishment of the Shubert Foundation grants program in 1977, nearly $540million has been awarded to not-for-profit arts organizations throughout the United States.

Pamela Newkirk Appointed To Board Of Directors Of The Shubert Organization

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Newkirk as a new member of the board, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Newkirk as a new member of the board, effective immediately.
  • Dr. Newkirk will also serve on the board of The Shubert Foundation.
  • Pamela Newkirk is a journalist, professor, author and multidisciplinary scholar whose work challenges contemporary and historical depictions of African Americans in popular culture.
  • "We are delighted to have Pamela join our board and look forward to her active participation," said Robert E. Wankel, the Chairman and CEO of the Organization.

The Shubert Foundation Awards $32 Million In 2020 Grants

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shubert Foundation has awarded a totalof$32million in 2020 grants to560not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shubert Foundation has awarded a totalof$32million in 2020 grants to560not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States.
  • "The awards this year represent a record number of grants," said Diana Phillips, President of The Shubert Foundation.
  • The Shubert Foundation is especially interested in providing support to professional resident theatre and dance companies thatdevelop and produce new American work.
  • The Shubert Foundation, Inc. was established in 1945 by Lee and J.J. Shubert, in memory of their brother Sam.Since the establishment of the Shubert Foundation grants program in 1977, over$505million has been awarded to not-for-profit arts organizations throughout the United States.

Richard J. Poccia Appointed To Board Of Directors Of The Shubert Organization

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization announced the appointment of Richard J. Poccia as a new member of the board, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization announced the appointment of Richard J. Poccia as a new member of the board, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Poccia will also serve on the board of The Shubert Foundation.
  • "We are pleased to have Rich join our board and look forward to his active participation," said Lee J. Seidler, a Shubert board member and Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • The passing of Michael I. Sovern on January 20, 2020 resulted in the open seat on the Shubert Board.

Diana Phillips Named President of The Shubert Foundation

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation has appointed Diana Phillips to serve as President of the Foundation.Ms.

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  • NEW YORK, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation has appointed Diana Phillips to serve as President of the Foundation.Ms.
  • He had served as President of the Foundation since 1996.The Shubert Foundation isthe nation's largest private foundation dedicated to unrestricted funding of not-for-profit theatre and dance companies.
  • Diana Phillips, a Shubert Foundation board member since 2011, will take on an expanded role as President.
  • "Diana has made essential contributions as a board member and is the perfect choice to take on the added role of President of The Shubert Foundation," stated Philip J. Smith, Chairman of the Board.

Broadway Tech Accelerator -- Cohort Two

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Monday, December 16, 2019
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NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --BROADWAY TECH ACCELERATOR/BROADWAY TECH,the new start-up accelerator venture established by The Shubert Organization and IT Mentors, announces the second cohort of the program, accepting applications through December 20th, 2019.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --BROADWAY TECH ACCELERATOR/BROADWAY TECH,the new start-up accelerator venture established by The Shubert Organization and IT Mentors, announces the second cohort of the program, accepting applications through December 20th, 2019.
  • Broadway Tech launches its second cohort directly after a successful completion of Cohort One in September, 2019.
  • BROADWAY TECH combines the theatre business experience of Broadway's Shubert Organization with the unique technology development and training assets of IT Mentors.
  • BROADWAY TECH ACCELERATORwill launch the second cohort on February 3rd, 2020 and will culminate on May 14th, 2020 with a demo day.

Telecharge ASSURED™ New Shubert Ticketing Platform Introduced For "Hamilton" On-Sale In Philadelphia

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Thursday, July 25, 2019
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Telecharge ASSUREDutilizes a secure registration and verification process which generates a single-use code assigned to each online ticket purchaser.

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  • Telecharge ASSUREDutilizes a secure registration and verification process which generates a single-use code assigned to each online ticket purchaser.
  • "The highest demand events are often the hardest ticket to buy for real patrons," said Jennifer Tattenbaum, Senior Director of Interactive at Shubert Ticketing.
  • "The real magic of Telecharge ASSURED is realized through combining these core elements to present a comprehensive consumer-friendly platform," said Eric Schwartz, Product Manager of Interactive at Shubert Ticketing.
  • Shubert Ticketing will be implementing Telecharge ASSUREDduring the on-sale period of multiple attractions opening this Fall in Telecharge venues.