*WHAT: The Paley Center will welcome two of the foremost performing artists of our time for a special conversation: Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad (a 2019 Emmy Award–nominee for her work on This Is Us), who will star in the upcoming drama series David Makes Man on OWN; and Emmy and NAACP Award-winning actor Lynn Whitfield, who is currently dazzling audiences as “Lady Mae Greenleaf” on OWN’s hit drama series Greenleaf.
Together, these extraordinary artists have conquered all facets of entertainment, from television to the stage and feature films, and inspired countless performers with their riveting performances.
PaleyLive programs offer television fans the rare opportunity to engage with the casts and creative teams of their favorite television shows in intimate settings at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. All PaleyLive programs are selected by the Paley Center to not only expand society’s understanding of the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, but also for their ability to educate and entertain the public.
For more information, panel updates, and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.paleycenter.org/2019-phylicia-rashad-and-lynn-whitfield
WHO: Phylicia Rashad
Lynn Whitfield
WHEN: Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Program: 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Paley Center for Media
465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
*Parking is located directly across the street from the Center in the City of Beverly Hills parking structure located at 345 North Beverly Drive adjacent to Crate & Barrel. Street parking is also available in the area.
About The Paley Center for Media: The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the Paley Center’s permanent media collection, which contains over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.
source:
Megan Levy Schauer
The Lippin Group for The Paley Center for Media
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