Catherine Mary Dealy (February 9, 1894 – December 23, 1981), also known as Catherine Mary Shubert and Mrs. J. J. Shubert, was an American costume designer and actress. She is known for Broadway shows such as The Passing Show of 1915, and A World of Pleasure.[1][2][3]
Catherine Mary Dealy | |
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| Born | February 9, 1894 |
| Died | December 23, 1981 (aged 87) Los Angeles, California |
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| Children | John Jason Shubert (1908–1962) |
Career
editShe began her career as chorus girl and performer, such as in My Lady's Maid in 1906, before moving into work as a costume designer.[1][2][4]
She took over as the costume designer for the Winter Garden Theatre in 1915.[5] She was noted for her use of backless dresses, shorter skirts, and ostrich feathers.[5][6] She designed costumes for the Broadway shows The Passing Show of 1915 and A World of Pleasure.[1][2][6] A World of Pleasure was even put on a road tour after its Broadway debt.[6]
Personal life
editShe married Jacob J. Shubert in 1907 and thus joined the prominent Broadway theater family, the Shuberts, who owned the Winter Garden theatre.[7][8] She divorced Jacob J. Shubert in 1917.[9] They had one son together, John Jason Schubert, a producer and theater owner in his own right.[10][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Catherine Mary Shubert – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ a b c d Owen, Bobbi (2003). The Broadway Design Roster: Designers and Their Credits (1st ed.). Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press. p. 414. ISBN 978-0313319150.
- ^ "Catherine Mary Shubert, Designer". Playbill. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Stagg 1968, p. 90
- ^ a b "A New Theatrical Costume Designer— Mrs. J. J. Shubert". Women’s Wear. Vol. 10, no. 129. New York. June 4, 1915. p. 16.
- ^ a b c "SCANTY COSTUMES IN SHUBERT SHOW". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. September 21, 1916. p. 10.
- ^ "SHUBERT DIVORCE GRANTED". Variety. Vol. 46, no. 2. Los Angeles, CA. March 9, 1917. p. 10.
- ^ Stagg, Jerry (1968). The Brothers Shubert. New York: Random House. pp. 102, 105. ISBN 978-0-394-41792-9. OCLC 448983.
- ^ "DIVORCE FOR MRS. SHUBERT.: Wife of Theatrical Producer Also Gets Custody of Their Child". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. February 11, 1917. p. 8.
- ^ Zolotow, Sam (November 22, 1962). "SHUBERT FUNERAL HELD IN MAJESTIC: Widow Sits Next to Coffin on Stage in Unusual Rites". New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. 53.