Background
Birsh, Arthur Thomas was born on October 6, 1932 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Abraham S. and Mary (Levinsohn) Birsh.
Birsh, Arthur Thomas was born on October 6, 1932 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Abraham S. and Mary (Levinsohn) Birsh.
Graduate, Lawrenceville New Jersey School, 1950; Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1954.
Engaged in sales, Western Public Company, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1956-1958; founder, Cross Road Press, Hyde Park, New York, 1958; president, Cross Road Press, 1958-1960; with, Playbill magazine, New York City, 1961-1992; publisher, Playbill magazine, 1965-1994; chairman, Playbill magazine, since 1993. Group vice president Metromedia, Inc., 1968-1973.
Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1956.
Married Judith Rosenberg, June 29, 1955 (divorced 1982). Children: Andrew, Philip, Joanne. Married Joan Alleman, 1983.