The Paley Museum Announces its Latest PaleyLive Program: Celebrating 20 Years of Shondaland with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Special Guests
Friday, April 18, 2025
Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers will Share Behind-the-Scenes Stories About the Company’s Many Hit Series on Wednesday, May 7
Paley Members Receive Extended Presale Window from April 17 to 24
New York, NY, April 17, 2025 – The Paley Museum announced its latest PaleyLive program: Celebrating 20 Years of Shondaland with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Special Guests. The program will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm at the Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan. There will be an extended presale period for Paley Members to purchase tickets and Paley President Circle Members can attend a private reception with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers following the event.
As an appreciation to Paley Members, the Member presale window will run from Thursday, April 17 to Thursday, April 24, before going on sale to the public on Friday, April 25. Tickets to PaleyLive events often sell out fast and visitors are encouraged to upgrade to Paley Membership to take advantage of this extended Member presale period. More information on Paley Membership and President Circle Membership, which includes the reception, can be found at Paley Membership.
“Shonda Rhimes is a visionary force in television, and we’re proud to celebrate her remarkable career and the 20-year legacy of Shondaland,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “We are also honored to recognize Betsy Beers, whose creative partnership with Rhimes has helped shape some of the most influential and groundbreaking series of the past two decades.”
Celebrating 20 Years of Shondaland with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Special Guests will mark the 20th anniversary of Shondaland, the powerhouse global media company founded by one of the most prolific and talented figures in television, Shonda Rhimes. Shondaland has produced several of TV’s most popular and impactful shows over the past two decades including Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Bridgerton, Inventing Anna, and most recently, The Residence. The evening will feature an entertaining discussion with Rhimes, Shondaland Creative Partner Betsy Beers, and other special guests as they talk about the evolution of Shondaland and share behind-the-scenes stories about the company’s series.
Tickets for this program are now on sale to Paley President’s Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members; and to Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members on Friday, April 18 at noon ET; and to the general public on Friday, April 25 at noon ET.
In addition to exclusive Member events, Paley Members receive advance discounted tickets to this event and other once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including red carpet events and premiere events featuring exclusive screenings and conversations with some of the hottest celebrities and influential figures across media, sports, gaming, music, and entertainment; free admission year-round to The Paley Museum; VIP invitations; admission to the Paley Archive library with an international collection of more than 160,000 television and radio programs across genres; access to the PaleyGX Gaming Studio and VR Experience; and more.
Located in the heart of midtown, The Paley Museum has become a must-visit destination for both New Yorkers and tourists thanks to its can’t miss live programs including PaleyFest, the county’s longest-running television festival; PaleyGX, an award-winning state-of-the-art gaming studio and VR lab; the Paley Archive featuring a renowned collection of more than 160,000 television and radio programs; and blockbuster exhibits that have included a look at professional football’s biggest game, The Latin GRAMMYs®, and popular television shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The West Wing, The Masked Singer, and most recently The Handmaid’s Tale. The Paley Museum also presents acclaimed family programming including a podcast studio where teens and families can gain experience in the growing world of audio storytelling; family days featuring meet-and-greets with some of television’s most popular animated characters; and PaleyLand, its annual holiday celebration for kids of all ages just steps away from the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
For more on other upcoming Paley programs, please visit paleycenter.org
Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, Director of Communications, The Paley Center for Media
tbrady@paleycenter.org – 212.621.6757
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About The Paley Center for Media
Founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, The Paley Center for Media is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization that owns and operates the renowned Paley Museum in New York, recognized as the city's "Best Museum" and "Best Children’s Party Place" for two years in a row. Through its dynamic programming, the Paley Center sparks conversations on the cultural, creative, and social impact of media, sports, gaming, music, entertainment and more, leveraging its expertise, international collection, and strong ties to the media industry. Visitors can enjoy top-tier Paley events in both New York and Los Angeles. The Paley Archive is also accessible at The Paley Museum in New York and the Beverly Hills Public Library.