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TRU Loe Benefit Honors Wiesenfeld, Nov.11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2007


The sixth annual TRU Love Benefit honoring producer, Cheryl Wiesenfeld. TRU Love takes place on Sunday, November 11 from 1PM-4PM at Sardi's

'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.

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.

The Multiple Personalities of Stephen Lang
by Joseph F. Panarello - Aug 1, 2007


Stephen Lang, who gives not one but eight tour de force performances in 'Beyond Glory,' discusses his craft and the multiple personality disorders of actors.

Azaria & Simpson Set for Farnsworth Invention; Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2007


Tony Award-nominee Hank Azaria stars as David Sarnoff, and Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth in 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.

Stephen Lang Awarded National Council of the Arts Medal
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2007


Today, July 13th, actor and playwright Stephen Lang was awarded the National Council of the Arts Chairmen's Medal. The Chairman's Medal is a new award given on special occasions to individuals who have performed long and distinguished service to the Arts Endowment and the educational and artistic organizations it supports.

Sorkin's 'Invention' Headed for Bway; Speilberg Produces?
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2007


Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention will receive a Broadway transfer this November, with Steven Speilberg likely on the play's producing team,

Sorkin to Pen Flaming Lips Musical; McAnuff Directs
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007


Aaron Sorkin will collaborate with rock band The Flaming Lips for a stage musical based on the band's 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.'

McAnuff Announces Cast of Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff has announced the cast of his upcoming Page To Stage Workshop Production of The Farnsworth Invention, written by Aaron Sorkin. Headlining the cast are Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth and Stephen Lang as David Sarnoff.

Sorkin and McAnuff Collaborate on LaJolla's 'Invention'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2006


La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff collaborates with 'The West Wing' and 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' creator/writer Aaron Sorkin to shape his new play about the advent of television

McAnuff to Join Ontario's Stratford Fest; Helm New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2006


Des McAnuff will join Ontario's Stratford Festival as an artistic director in 2008; he is also set to direct new musicals

Des McAnuff to Depart from La Jolla Playhouse in 2007
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2006


Ralph Bryan, President of the Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse today announced that Artistic Director Des McAnuff will not be renewing his contract, scheduled to expire in 2007.

Tickets for The Wiz and Other La Jolla Shows On Sale, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2006


This Sunday, June 18th at noon, patrons will be able to buy single tickets to the second half of La Jolla Playhouse's season, including the highly anticipated, re-imagined spectacular The Wiz, helmed by two time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff

2006 Drama League Award Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2006


The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Co-Managing Directors) proudly announces nominations for the 2005-06 Drama League Awards, to be awarded at the 72nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 5, 2006 (Noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

Matt Bogart Replaces Jason Danieley in La Jolla's Zhivago
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2006


Matt Bogart has replaced Jason Danieley in the La Jolla Playhouse's production of the new musical Zhivago, opening on May 25th

LaChanze, Lauper, Nixon, Rudd, Schwimmer and Jersey Boys to Co-Chair Drama League 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2006


The 72nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 5, 2006 (12 p.m.) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

LuPone, McAnuff, and Seldes Awarded Drama League Honors May 5, Tickets Onsale
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2006


The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President) is proud to announce the recipients of its three annual specialty awards which will be presented at The 72nd Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 5, 2006 (12 p.m.).

Hernandez, Daniely, Hewitt and Burrows Cast in La Jolla's Zhivago Musical
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2006


Ivan Hernandez, Jason Danieley, Tom Hewitt and Jessica Burrows will star in the La Jolla Playhouse's production of the musical Zhivago, running from May 9th through June 24th

The Wiz Revival Bows at La Jolla This Fall; Zhivago and Sorkin Play Also Part of Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2006


The highly anticipated Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz will premiere at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse this fall, and the new musical Zhivago as well as a new Aaron Sorkin play will also be a part of the line-up

The Wiz Revival Bows at La Jolla This Fall; Zhivago and Sorkin Play Also Part of Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2006


The highly anticipated revival of The Wiz will bow at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego this spring; Zhivago and a new Aaron Sorkin play will also be part of the season line-up

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