The Shubert family of New York City, New York is synonymous with theatre in the United States and the creation of the Broadway district as the pinnacle for theatrical productions. Founded by Duvvid Schubart and his wife Katrina Helwitz, they were a Jewish couple who left their native Poland in 1882 to settle with their seven children in Syracuse, New York. Flag Seal Nickname: Big Apple Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,214. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Broadway theatre is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... This article describes some ethnic, historic, and cultural aspects of the Jewish identity; for a consideration of the Jewish religion, refer to the article Judaism. ... Clinton Square in Syracuse. ...

Unfortunately, David Shubert, as his name translated to English, suffered from alcoholism and was not able to properly provide for his family. In 1893, daughter Lisa died of pneumonia that was exacerbated by malnutrition. As a result of their father's problems, the three Shubert sons had to forgo much in the way of formal education and go to work at a young age. Introduced to the world of the theatre, the Shubert brothers overcame the stranglehold on the industry by the Theatrical Syndicate's monopoly under Abe Erlanger and Mark Klaw to build the largest theatre empire in the 20th century. As part of The Shubert Organization, the three surviving sisters, in one way or another, played as key a role in the business as society afforded women at the time. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinkers normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical or mental harm. ... The Theatrical Syndicate was established in New York City, New York in 1896 by producers and investors Charles Frohman, Al Hayman, Abe Erlanger, Mark Klaw, Samuel F. Nixon, and Fred Zimmerman. ... Abraham Lincoln Erlanger (May 4, 1859 – March 7, 1930) was a theatrical producer, director, designer, theatre owner, and a leading figure of the Theatrical Syndicate. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Shubert Theatre, Boston The Shubert Organization was founded by the Shubert brothers, Sam S. Shubert, Lee Shubert, and Jacob J. Shubert of Syracuse, New York in the late 19th century in upstate New York, entering into New York City productions in 1900. ...

Among their New York City holdings were the renowned Winter Garden Theatre at 1634 Broadway and the Sam S. Shubert at 221 West 44th Street and the Imperial Theaters. They owned, managed, operated, or booked nearly a thousand theatres nationwide. The Winter Garden Theatre is located at Broadway and 50th Street in New York City. ... The Shubert Theatre, named after Sam S. Shubert, is a Broadway theatre built by Henry B. Herts in 1913 on West 44th Street in New York City between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. ... The Imperial Theater can also refer to the Imperial Garden Theater in Tokyo, Japan The Imperial Theater was the Schubert brothers fiftieth theater in New York City. ...

The Shubert children:

1. Lee Shubert (1871-1953), theatre owner/operator, producer
2. Fannie Shubert (1872-1928)
3. Lisa Shubert (1875-1893)
4. Sarah Shubert (1876-1934)
5. Sam S. Shubert (1878-1905), producer, writer, director, theatre owner/operator
6. Jacob J. Shubert (1879-1963), producer, director, theatre owner/operator
7. Dora Shubert (1886-1951) born in Syracuse, New York

Levi Lee Shubert (March 25, 1871 – December 25, 1953) was a Polish-born American theatre owner/operator and producer and a member of the Shubert family. ... Sam Shubert Samuel S. Shubert (August 27, 1878 – May 13, 1905) was a Polish-born American producer, writer, director, theatre owner/operator and a member of the Shubert family. ... Jacob J. Shubert (c. ...

External links

• IBDB website with links to the Shubert family members and companies
• Shubert Archive website