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'The Farnsworth Invention' on Regis & Kelly Jan.15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2008


Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria, who stars as David Sarnoff in Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention, will be featured on ABC-TV's 'Live with Regis & Kelly' on Tuesday, January 15 (show airs in the New York area on WABC-TV Channel 7 at 9AM).

'The Farnsworth Invention' on NPR Jan.11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2008


Hank Azaria, Jimmi Simpson and Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff from Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention, will be featured on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation: Science Friday tomorrow, Friday, January 11 at 3:20PM. Science Friday is heard in the New York area on WNYC Radio at 93.9FM and 820AM from 2PM to 4PM.

Golden Globes Cancelled; Winners Announced In-Conference Jan.13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2008


Due to the on-going Hollywood writers' strike, The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards NBC telecast and champagne dinner in The Beverly Hilton's International Ballroom is officially cancelled. Instead, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association today announced that the recipients of Golden Globe Awards in 25 categories will be revealed during an hour-long HFPA press conference at The Beverly Hilton to be covered live by NBC News beginning at 6PM PST on Sunday, January 13.

'Farnsworth Invention' Hits Best Week Yet at Music Box
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2008


Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention celebrated its best week yet at the Music Box Theatre. The new play by Aaron Sorkin grossed $346,739.00 for the week ending December 30, 2007.

Hank Azaria of 'Farnsworth Invention' on CW-11 Morning Jan.3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008


Tony nominee Hank Azaria, who stars as David Sarnoff in Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention, will be a guest on the CW-11 Morning show tomorrow, Thursday, January 3 between 8:30am and 9:00am.

'Sweeney Todd' & 'Hairspray' Among Golden Globe Nominees
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2007


The movie musicals Hairspray and Sweeney Todd are among the nominees for the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

'Sweeney Todd' & 'Hairspray' Earn 5 Critics' Choice Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2007


The nominees for the 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were announced Tuesday, December 11 by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Honoring the finest in cinematic achievement, the winners of the Critics' Choice Awards will be broadcast live on VH1 from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Monday, January 7, 2008.

Martini Talk: The Farnsworth Invention & The Grinch
by Michael Dale - Dec 10, 2007


Aaron Sorkin's telling of the the battle over television is dry and passionless while The Grinch gets even better in its return to Broadway.

Photo Coverage: 'The Farnsworth Invention' Opening & Party
by Walter McBride - Dec 4, 2007


The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, officially opened on Monday, December 3 at the Music Box Theatre. The Opening Night Party was held at the Marriott Marquis.

Photo Coverage: 'The Farnsworth Invention' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Dec 4, 2007


Dozen of stars attended the Opening Night of The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, on Monday, December 3 at the Music Box Theatre.

'The Farnsworth Invention' on NPR Dec.4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2007


The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, will be featured on NBC's 'Today' show and National Public Radio's 'Morning Edition' on Tuesday, December 4. NBC's 'Today' correspondent Jamie Gangel interviews playwright Aaron Sorkin and star Hank Azaria (who stars as David Sarnoff) on Tuesday, December 4 between 8:30AM & 9AM. NPR's 'Morning Edition' reporter Jeff Lunden sits down with Sorkin, director Des McAnuff, stars Azaria and Jimmi Simpson (who stars as Philo T. Farnsworth) for the interview, which airs in the New York area on WNYC-Radio at 7:50AM; elsewhere it will air at 6:50AM & 8:50AM.

Photo Flash: The Farnsworth Invention
by BWW - Nov 30, 2007


The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens on Monday, December 3 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre.

'The Farnsworth Invention' Tunes-In for Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007


The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, resumes performances on Thursday, November 29 at the Music Box Theatre. Opening night is now set for Monday, December 3

STRIKE OVER! Everything You Need to Know!
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 29, 2007


THE BROADWAY STAGEHANDS STRIKE OF 2007 HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END! BroadwayWorld offers the most comprehensive information to guide theatre-fans through the mayhem of rescheduled events and ticket information.

'Farnsworth Invention' Turns Dial to Broadway, Begins Oct.15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2007


Performances begin on Monday, October 15 for the world premiere of Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, The Farnsworth Invention, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opening on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. The play stars Tony Award-nominee Hank Azaria as David Sarnoff, and Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth.

'The Farnsworth Invention' Box Office Opens October 1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2007


The box office opens on Monday, October 1 for the world premiere of Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, The Farnsworth Invention, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opening on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, November 14 with previews beginning on Monday, October 15.

Stockard Channing Re-Awakens Odets' Classic
by Robert Gould - Sep 21, 2007


The awakening of members of a Jewish family in 1930s New York serves to represent the awakening of the American nation to a world of social change in Clifford Odets' ground-breaking drama, 'Awake and Sing'. Michael Attenborough's revival at the Almeida theatre recreates the atmosphere of this classic American drama with a vivid sense of panache and punch.

Photo Coverage: 'The Farnsworth Invention' Press Meet
by Walter McBride - Sep 19, 2007


The cast and creative team of Aaron Sorkin's world premiere new play, The Farnsworth Invention, met the press in a photo call on Tuesday, September 18. The American play about the advent of television, is scheduled to open November 14 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.) after beginning previews October 15. Des McAnuff directs.

Azaria & Simpson Lead 'Farnsworth Invention,' Dir. McAnuff
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2007


Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, The Farnsworth Invention, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opening on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 with previews beginning on Monday, October 15, 2007. The play stars Tony Award-nominee Hank Azaria as David Sarnoff, and Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth.

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