Lee Shubert

Lee Shubert
Lee Shubert
	Shubert in 1908
Born	Levi Schubart; March 25, 1871; Vladislavov, Russian Empire
Died	December 25, 1953 (aged 82); New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Theatre owner/operator; Theatrical producer

Lee Shubert (born Levi Schubart; March 25, 1871^[2]– December 25, 1953) was a Lithuanian-born American theatre owner/operator and producer and the eldest of seven siblings of the theatrical Shubert family.

^ Some sources cite Shubard or Szemanski as the original spelling
^ the New York Times December 26, 1953 obituary gives his date of birth as March 15, 1875, but he told friends he was "more than 80"

[ReferenceA-1] Some sources cite Shubard or Szemanski as the original spelling

[2] the New York Times December 26, 1953 obituary gives his date of birth as March 15, 1875, but he told friends he was "more than 80"

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Lee Shubert
Shubert in 1908
Born	Levi Schubart^[1] (1871-03-25)March 25, 1871 Vladislavov, Russian Empire
Died	December 25, 1953(1953-12-25) (aged 82) New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Theatre owner/operator Theatrical producer