Zev Buffman

Zev Buffman
BornOctober 11, 1930
Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine
Died (aged 89)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Occupations
  • Theatre and film producer
  • Sports team owner
Organizations
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall
SpouseVilma Buffman

Zev Buffman (born Ze'ev Bufman[1]) (October 11, 1930 – April 1, 2020)[2] was a Broadway producer who served as president and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida.[3][4] He produced more than 40 Broadway shows. He partnered with Elizabeth Taylor to present her in her Broadway debut, The Little Foxes. Buffman was also the co-founding general partner of the NBA champion basketball team the Miami Heat.[5]

  1. ^ Sandomir, Richard (May 1, 2020). "Zev Buffman, Prolific Theatrical Producer, Is Dead at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  2. ^ Hirschman, Bill (April 3, 2020). "Zev Buffman, Legendary Local & National Figure, Dead At 89 | Florida Theater On Stage".
  3. ^ BWW News Desk. "Ruth Eckerd Hall's Former President and CEO Zev Buffman Passes Away At Age 89". BroadwayWorld.com.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Pedigree was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Playoff Year-By-Year | The Official Site Of The Miami Heat". NBA.com. Retrieved September 5, 2013.