​Brian Berry started his career with The Shubert Organization as a Telecharge phone agent in November 1991. While working there he was promoted to a mailroom supervisor. Then in July of 1996, Brian was chosen to work at the warehouse, a part of the Facilities department, where he has served as the warehouse supervisor for the past thirty years.

 What’s your single favorite memory or proudest moment at the company?
My proudest moment is and always has been the fact that I, along with many other people, help the bright lights of Broadway shine every night.

What’s one thing you’ll miss most about working here?
What I will miss most are the wonderful people that I have been lucky enough to have worked with throughout the years. Most notably, the Roving Crew, they are some of the hardest working and most dedicated people that I have ever had the privilege to ever work with. I will miss them.
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What were your biggest accomplishments or successes?
I moved here in 1991 to become a working actor on Broadway. The very first place I went to find a “day job” was at Telecharge and then moving on to the Facilities department to work at the warehouse. Now, I didn’t end up on stage but thanks to Shubert, I did fulfill my dream of having a career working on Broadway. I will always be grateful for that.

How has your role—or the industry—changed since you first began?​​
The company 30 years ago felt like a mom-and-pop shop and even though it has grown exponentially over the years, it still has that kind of feeling. One thing that hasn’t changed is how Shubert has always viewed and treated everyone like a family and whenever anyone one of us ever needed help, they had our backs.

What are you looking forward to in retirement?
Well to start, I won’t miss getting up at 4:15am every morning, that’s for sure. I am looking forward to spending more time visiting my family in West Virginia and traveling as much as possible.  This summer I am going to begin by exploring my own backyard, beautiful New Jersey.

How would you like to be remembered here?
I hope to be remembered as someone who was efficient, effective and dedicated to my daily responsibilities. And I hope that whenever I am thought of or spoken about by any of my fellow colleagues, they smile. 
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Brian, I am sure that when the staff in the warehouse and Shubert at large, think of you, they will do so with a smile on their faces and appreciation for the dedicated work you did every single day. 

There are certain names that are synonymous with Broadway, and one such name is Sardi’s. In its almost century long history, Sardi’s has become home to many Broadway actors, producers, insiders and those who want to be close to the action. It’s famous for its many caricatures, of which there are estimated to be between 1200 and 1800. 
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Another legendary Broadway name is Shubert.  Now those two names will be officially linked as The Shubert Organization has purchased Sardi’s restaurant. 

Beginning June 24th, Sardi’s will close temporarily to undergo some exciting renovations. It is estimated to reopen in October. 
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Bob Wankel said, “The restaurant has always been important to us,”. “I consider it as much a part of the theater district as our theaters, and we want to make sure it stays in business. Obviously, we’re going to have a new restaurateur, so the menu might change a little bit.”

​New look, maybe a few new dishes—but the same legendary Sardi’s. We’ll be counting down to October.

The Imperial Theatre is on the list to get its own Shubert sponsored makeover. Elliot Greene, COO, submitted an application to complete a substantial rehabilitation and restoration of the building. If approved, the project would include a restoration of the interior and major structural change, which would include an Annex, 29,673 square foot addition.   

The proposed annex would span five stories and two cellar levels, with the first through the third floors, roof and cellar operating as part of the theatre and the fourth and the fifth floors containing commercial space for events. 

The addition would “address the buildings many deficiencies,” "which include poor audience amenities, poor audience circulation, and a lack of accessibility for guests and performers with impaired mobility and physical disabilities”. 
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Overall, the proposed upgrades aim to transform the Imperial Theatre into a more accessible, functional, and enjoyable space—supporting a better experience for everyone who walks through its doors.

I'm sure we are all can't wait to see what the finished product will bring. 

Thanks to VP of HR Missy Flower, who facilitated an engaging panel featuring President Jeff Daniel and VP of Creative Projects Jennifer Costello, students were able to gain insight into what it truly takes to bring a show to Broadway. SPOILER ALERT: it takes a lot.

The learning didn’t stop there. Students also explored what happens once a show opens—specifically, how audiences are brought in and engaged. Shubert’s own Chanelle Cotton, Marketing Communications Manager, and Kyle Wright, VP of Marketing and Business Development, were joined by Rian Durham from Situation to discuss all things marketing. Who knew just how much of an impact social media can have on a show?

The pièce de résistance was not one, but two theatre tours. Theater Manager Kenney Nunez led a visit through the flagship Shubert Theatre, regaling students with stories of celebrity sightings, memorable patron moments, and his own journey to working at Shubert.  Accompanied by VP of Theatre Operations Mark Schweppe, the students then walked through Shubert Alley, pausing to take photos in front of the show billboards on their way to the Schoenfeld Theatre. There, they had the opportunity to see the set of Buena Vista Social Club. ​
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This is the fourth year that Shubert has participated in Career Discovery Day, and I think I can speak for Shubert when I say this won’t be the last.