Zev Buffman

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President and CEO @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
Clearwater, FL, US
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Clearwater, Florida, United States, United States
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About Zev Buffman

As a veteran Broadway producer Zev delivered theatrical milestones like Elizabeth Taylor’s Broadway debut in “Little Foxes,” Andrew Lloyd-Weber’s “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Muhammad Ali in “Buck White,” Dustin Hoffman in “Jimmy Shine, Burton & Taylor in Private Lives” & 2009 Broadway hit “Blithe Spirit” with Angela Lansbury – Tony Winner 2010.Produced 40+ Broadway shows, received 29 Tony Award nominations & managed 14 Performing Arts Centers across the country> International Mystery Writers Festival ~ During the past few years, Zev recruited celebrities such as Gene Hackman, Mary Higgins Clark, Sue Grafton, Anthony Zuiker (creator–CSI), Rene Balcer (creator–Law & Order: Criminal Intent), Bill Link (creator–Columbo & Murder she wrote). Zev Won 2010 Raven Award–Mystery Writers of America> Fundraising ~ Raised $400M+ for projects including | Wolftrap Galas−CoChair/Producer with 1st Lady Nancy Reagan | University of Tel Aviv−Chair/Producer | New World Symphony Gala−Producer | NBA’s MIAMI HEAT & Miami Arena> Launched New Theatre Arts Academy - Technical Theatre division in partnership with 3 colleges, 12 High-schools & private sector allies in the Tampa Bay Area, FL>Formed an affiliation At Ruth Eckerd Hall, with the Grammy Music Revolution and Yob Family Foundation, to annually instruct 30 students age 14-22 for 4 weeks, about all traits of the music business as taught by Grammy winners. Professional Sport Team Ownership & Management> Founding General Partner, NBA’s Miami HeatOutdoor Amphitheatres (President/CEO)> Blockbuster/Cricket Desert Sky Pavilion–Phoenix | Blockbuster/Verizon Pavilion Charlotte | Blockbuster Pavilion–San Bernardino | Blockbuster Coral Sky Amphitheatre–West Palm BeachSpecial Achievements> Co-Founder: Story Theatre Production, a nonprofit National Youth Touring Company | Co-Founder: New World Symphony, a nonprofit International OrchestraSpecialties: Performing Arts Centers & Theatres | Fund Raising Campaigns | Event & Festival Creation | Outdoor Amphitheatres | Concert Star Tours | Professional Sport Team Ownership & Management | Broadway Show Production | Historic Theatre Restorations | Motion Picture Producer | Television & Record Producer | Nonprofit 501C3 Operations | Entrepreneurship | Project Financing | ATPAM | IAAM | Speaking & Teaching Engagements

Zev Buffman's Current Company Details
Ruth Eckerd Hall

Ruth Eckerd Hall

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President and CEO
Clearwater, FL, US
Employees:
154
Zev Buffman Work Experience Details
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall
    President And Ceo
    Ruth Eckerd Hall
    Clearwater, Fl, Us
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall
    President/Ceo
    Ruth Eckerd Hall Jan 2012 - Present
    Clearwater, Florida, Us
  • Zev Buffman Entertainment, Inc.
    President/Ceo
    Zev Buffman Entertainment, Inc. 1960 - 2002
    Produced Motion Pictures, Television & Original Broadway Cast Albums.... Desmond Morris’ “The Naked Ape” a Universal Pictures/Playboy Release.... Walter Matthau in “Fantasies Fulfilled” ABC Television Special.... Alan Alda, Valerie Harper, Paul Sand in “Story Theatre” NBC/CTV .... Original Broadway Cast Album “OKLAHOMA!” RCA.... Original Broadway Cast Album “Story Theatre” Columbia Records.... Original Broadway Cast Album … Jerry Herman’s “Jerry’s Girls” RCA.... Original NY Cast Album “Your Own Thing” RCA.... Other Broadway Cast Albums ~ “Oh Brother” & “Buck White”
  • Buffman Entertainment & Sports
    President/Owner
    Buffman Entertainment & Sports 1967 - 1995
    Produced 41 Broadway Shows, (29 Tony Nominations)Managed/Owned/Operated 14 Performing Arts CentersGeneral Partner, The NBA Miami Heat> Founding General Partner, NBA’s Miami Heat> Spearheaded Construction & Financing of Miami ArenaBuilt & managed 4 Outdoor Amphitheatres (with Blockbuster Video) 20,000 seats plus each.... Blockbuster/Cricket Desert Sky Pavilion – Phoenix.... Blockbuster/Verizon Pavilion – Charlotte.... Glen-Helen Blockbuster Pavilion – San Bernardino.... Blockbuster Coral Sky Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach
  • The Chicago Theatre
    Partner
    The Chicago Theatre 1987 - 1991
    (Partnership with Steve Lawrence & Edie Gormé and Frank Sinatra) National Landmark $50M restoration in partnership with City of Chicago. Followed by facility management & presentation of superstar concerts (Sinatra, Liza, Sammy, Dean Martin, others). Mega Broadway hits (Phantom, Mama Mia, Cats, more).
  • Jackie Gleason Performing Arts Center
    President/Producer
    Jackie Gleason Performing Arts Center 1976 - 1990
    Supervised total restoration with City of Miami BeachPresented: Broadway shows, Concerts, FestivalsEvents: Julie Andrews in Concert, Liza, Jimmy Buffett, Reba, Yul Brynner in The King and I, Angela Lansbury in Mame & Gypsy, Phantom of the Opera, A Chorus LineProduced 10,000 nights of entertainment in 15 years.
  • Coconut Grove Playhouse (Now: State Theatre)
    President/Ceo/Owner
    Coconut Grove Playhouse (Now: State Theatre) 1962 - 1971
    Full restoration, added balcony, re-opened 2 art galleries and 2 restaurants.Created the now 50-year old Coconut Grove Arts Festival (average annual attendance 250,000) Presented 250 evenings of entertainment a year: Broadway Shows, Concerts, Festivals

Zev Buffman Skills

Theatre Entertainment Fundraising Film Event Planning Festivals Nonprofits Performing Arts Arts Administration Television Leadership Public Speaking Public Relations Musical Theatre Concerts Publicity Stage Entrepreneurship Strategic Planning Music Production Media Relations Community Outreach Business Planning

Zev Buffman Education Details

  • Los Angeles State College
    Los Angeles State College
    Entertainment
  • Nova University
    Nova University
    Communications

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Zev Buffman attended Los Angeles State College, Nova University.

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Zev Buffman has skills like Theatre, Entertainment, Fundraising, Film, Event Planning, Festivals, Nonprofits, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Television, Leadership, Public Speaking.

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