You're Invited | What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing

Join CAP for a special sit-down opportunity with authors Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( You're Invited What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing A book event featuring West Wing co-stars Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack September 12, 2024 Online via Zoom 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET [RSVP]( Panelists [Melissa Fitzgerald]( Actor, Producer, and Social Justice Advocate [Mary McCormack]( Actor, Producer, and Activist Moderator [Lauren Vicary]( Senior Vice President, Production, Center for American Progress If you have questions for our panel, please submit them on Twitter using the hashtag [#CAPEvents]( or [via email](mailto:CAPeventquestions@americanprogress.org). Join the Center for American Progress for a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and lasting legacy of “The West Wing,” as told by authors Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from more than 100 cast and crew members exploring what made the show extraordinary and timeless and how its impassioned commitment to service endures. Twenty-five years ago this month, “The West Wing” premiered to critical and audience acclaim. In a love letter to the show, cast members Melissa Fitzgerald (“Carol Fitzpatrick,” assistant to “CJ Cregg") and Mary McCormack (“Kate Harper,” deputy national security adviser) take us backstage to revisit the aspirational Bartlet White House and its devoted staff, reminding us why Aaron Sorkin’s masterpiece is consistently ranked among the best TV shows of all time. In their New York Times bestselling book, the authors share never-before-told stories, the show’s remarkable history, and an analysis of its legacy. In its seven seasons, “The West Wing” won 26 Emmys (with a record-breaking nine in its first season), two Peabody Awards, and three Golden Globes. Join CAP for a special sit-down conversation with the authors to hear firsthand accounts about what made “The West Wing” unlike any other show. Copies of What’s Next will be available for purchase during the event. September 12, 2024 Online via Zoom 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET [Closed-captioned-enabled video will be posted following the conclusion of the event.]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Terms & Conditions]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]