Paul Lee News

As he walked out of the Columbus Performing Arts Center after viewing SRO's production of TITANIC: THE MUSICAL, one of the patrons turned to his friend and joked, 'Wow, I never saw that ending coming.'

In the final hour of 14 April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and 'the unsinkable ship' slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. Titanic performs February 16-28, 2018 at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215.  For more info visit http://www.srotheatre.org/

SRO Theatre Company's 2017-2018 season, it's 33rd, continues with Titanic The Musical, Maury Yeston and Peter Stone's stunning musical about the ill-fated ocean liner and its passengers.

Daring sword fights, beheadings, mob rule, a wedding and a prince! What more could you ask for?  As the Reign of Terror reaches its bloody climax in 1794, a brave band of Englishmen risk their lives to rescue the intended victims of the guillotine. Their leader is an enigmatic hero known only by his calling card: the red, star-shaped wildflower, the Scarlet Pimpernel. Based on the classic novel by Baroness Orczy, the musical vividly portrays the romance, intrigue and horrors of one of the most tumultuous periods in history, mixing historical fact with dramatic adventure. Performances run May 18th thru May 21st, 2017 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio.  For reservations/more info visit:  http://www.ltob.org or call 614-875-3919

UNION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH presents Soul of Pulchritude: A Night with Stephen Salters a one night only Benefit Boston concert from an internationally renowned baritone. Stephen Salters and Randolph Fuller are proud to partner with Union United Methodist Church for their 'Called to Serve' Campaign!  The updated program will be as follows:

In two years, the Grace InFused Theatre Festival went from the drawing table to a full day event at the Columbus Performing Arts Center on Aug. 6. The festival, which promotes gospel-based productions, drew close to 100 people to a six-hour presentation that featured the world-premiere of STAINED GLASS, a table reading of PRODIGAL BROTHERS, two monologues by Howi Tiller and the music of Joe Hendrickson.

SundanceTV today announced at the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour that it has picked up the second season of THE A WORD

Riveting international drama series THE A WORD will premiere for American audiences tonight, July 13th at 10/9c on SundanceTV.

The National Meningitis Association (Lynn Bozof, President) honored New England Patriot and Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch with the Nancy Ford Springer Award. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Riveting international drama series THE A WORD will premiere for American audiences on Wednesday, July 13th at 10/9c on SundanceTV.

This May, The National Meningitis Association (NMA) (Lynn Bozof, President) will hold its annual GIVE KIDS A SHOT Gala Celebration honoring Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch (Nancy Ford Springer Award), Carl Buher and Michael Laforgia (T.E.A.M. Outstanding Service Awards), Paul Lee, MD (Health Achievement Award) at The Pierre on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 6:30pm.

Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, today announced that Channing Dungey has been named president, ABC Entertainment, succeeding Paul Lee

The second season of ABC's medieval musical comedy GALAVANT opens with a song entitled 'A New Season,' a direct response to the nearly unanimous opinion that it would be cancelled after its initial eight-episode run. However, despite middling numbers, ABC brought the quirky show from Dan Fogelman, Alan Menken, and Glenn Slater back this January. While I thought the sophomore season's comedy and storytelling were far superior to the often meandering first season's, Season 2 has struggled to find an audience, rarely able to garner even half the rating's share of Season 1. So, while it is looking extremely unlikely that ABC will roll the dice on the show again, if they do, I have some suggestions for Team GALAVANT that I think will give them a fighting chance in Season 3.

SundanceTV announced from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour a co-production partnership with Keshet International, which will also see it become the first broadcaster outside the UK to air the Fifty Fathoms, Keshet UK and BBC One family drama series THE A-WORD.

Keli Lee, Executive Vice President, Casting, ABC Entertainment Group has been named Managing Director, International Content and Talent, ABC Entertainment Group, effective immediately. Ms. Lee will relocate to the London office and continue reporting to ABC Entertainment Group President, Paul Lee.

Multi-hyphenate artist and filmmaker Chris Rock will return to host the Oscars® for a second time, producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced today

The Paley Center for Media, the leading nonprofit cultural institution that showcases the importance and impact of media on our society, will hold a Hollywood Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television

It's time to get things started! Today, ABC has shared a first look at the network's new series for next season. Check out THE MUPPETS, UNCLE BUCK and many more!

During a press conference call ahead of its Upfront Presentation today, ABC President Paul Lee revealed that GREY'S ANATOMY will go on, despite the loss of star Patrick Dempsey's exit. 

Despite reports to the contrary, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee revealed that a spin-off of the network's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD is still a 'possibility.'