Shubert (other)
Shubert is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *The Shubert family who were prominent in American theatre and founded the Shubert Organization, including: **Lee Shubert (1871–1953) **Sam S. Shubert (1878–1905) **Jacob J. Shubert (1879–1963) ** Shubert Theatre, a Broadway theatre in New York City *Fern Shubert, American politician *Jimmy Shubert, stand-up comedian See also *Schubert (other) *Shubert (other) Shubert is a surname. Shubert may also refer to: * Shubert, Nebraska, U.S. * Shubert Alley, a pedestrian alley in the Broadway theater district of New York City, New York, U.S. * Shubert family, prominent in American theatre and founded the Shube ... {{surname, Shubert Surnames of Jewish origin Occupational surnames ...
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Shubert Family
The Shubert family was responsible for the establishment of the Broadway district, in New York City, as the hub of the theater industry in the United States. They dominated the legitimate theater and vaudeville in the first half of the 20th century, promoting entertainment attuned to the popular taste. History The family's American history began with Duvvid Schubart (transliterated to "Shubert") and his wife Katrina (Gitel) Helwitz, who left their native town Vladislavov, Russian Empire (now Kudirkos Naumiestis, Lithuania) arriving in New York City from Hamburg, via England, on June 12, 1881 on the s/s ''Spain'' with their eight children. Two of them subsequently died. Later they settled in Syracuse, New York."Shubert Brothers"
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