The Paley Center for Media Announces Its Latest PaleyLive Program: Back to School: An Evening with Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The Latest Selection to the PaleyLive Series Features an Exclusive Look at the Season Four Premiere, Followed by a Conversation with the Show’s Emmy Award–Winning Creator and Star
New York, NY, September 17, 2024 – The Paley Center for Media today announced the latest selection of its acclaimed PaleyLive series. Back to School: An Evening with Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson. The evening featuring an exclusive look at the season four premiere, followed by a discussion with the series creator and star, Quinta Brunson, will take place at The Paley Museum located on 25 West 52 Street on Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30 pm.
Created by Brunson and inspired by her mother, Abbott Elementary follows a group of teachers brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.
During its acclaimed run, the series has won Peabody, Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Awards, among many other accolades. This year it received an additional nine Emmy nominations, including outstanding comedy series, outstanding writing for a comedy series, and outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Ahead of the October 9 season four premiere on ABC, The Paley Museum will screen the season premiere episode followed by a conversation with Brunson, who in addition to playing “Janine Teagues” also serves as the show’s executive producer.
“Upon its 2022 premiere, Abbott Elementary quickly established itself as one of the smartest and funniest shows on television with its heartwarming portrayal of the hardworking, dedicated, and caring public school teachers of Willard R. Abbott Elementary School in Philadelphia,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s President & CEO. “We look forward to welcoming the multitalented Quinta Brunson to The Paley Museum for what promises to be a hilarious and entertaining evening.”
Tickets for this program are now on sale to Paley President’s Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members; to Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members on Thursday, September 19 at noon ET; and to the general public on Friday, September 20 at noon ET. For more information and to learn more about the benefits of Paley Membership including ticket presale and discounts, please visit paleycenter.org/membership.
Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, Director of Communications, The Paley Center for Media
tbrady@paleycenter.org – 212.621.6757
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis
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