Oscar Wilde News

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s critically acclaimed one-man show delves into the Wild(e) world of the renowned literary genius. Published in 1961, Liammóir’s play has gained international success on both stage and screen, and the production has now arrived at Reading Rep, upon the doorstep of the infamous Reading Gaol.

 ABANDON, the frightening, kinky, and darkly humorous theatrical experience at Vegas Theatre Company (VTC) will to stand alongside the LGBTQ+ community and announce its inaugural PRIDE Night in celebration of Las Vegas PRIDE 2024.

Portland Center Stage’s 2024-2025 season will kick off in September with Stephen Sondheim’s spooky musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The North/South Chamber Orchestra, led by Max Lifchitz, will perform works by composer Christopher James on June 11 at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in NYC. Featuring violinist Tyler Duncan and pianists Erika Switzer and Marc Peloquin.

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre have released photos from their upcoming new production of Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar, which will run at Reading Rep Theatre from 24 May - 8 June and star Original Theatre’s Artistic Director Alastair Whatley.

Directed by Bruno Guida and staring Daniel Infantini and Flávio Tolezani, the dramatic comedy by award-winning English author Neil Bartlett is inspired by a telegram sent by Irish writer Oscar Wilde to a friend in 1895, just a week before began the trial that would cost him his reputation, his freedom, his family and then his life.

Stage West will present the regional premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear, a witty riff on the classic Conan Doyle mysteries, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, June 6. 

From now through Saturday, May 25, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col Glenn Rd, in Little Rock, is presenting the Oscar Wilde classic THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. First performed in 1895, Director Roger Eaves captures the play’s purpose of satirizing the social norms and conventions of Victorian society, while embracing his cast’s cuteness factor. You will leave with a full belly and conversation for the way home. Seats are still available, so grab your tickets at murrysdp.com. 

Gingold Theatrical Group will present Oscar Wilde's THE PORTRAIT OF MR. W.H. as part of Project Shaw, showcasing a unique exploration of Wilde's intriguing mystery. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.

Strawdog Theatre has announced the cast and crew for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, running from June 6-30, 2024.

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, will play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3.

Theatre 40, the professional non-profit theatre company of Beverly Hills, is coming back with a season of seven plays this year. Check out the full lineup here!

Antaeus Theatre Company has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, TWELFTH NIGHT, and another classic at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Learn how to purchase tickets.

City Theatre Austin will open its 2024 summer season with the brilliantly crafted comedy How the Other Half Loves. Guest director J. Kevin Smith leads the production with show dates June 7 – 23 at Genesis Creative Collective. 

Out of the Box Theatre Company (OotB) concludes its 2023-24 season with an Actors' Equity Association-approved showcase production of the hilarious 1925 comedy The Butter and Egg Man by George S. Kaufman, June 18, 20-23, 2024.

An all new trailer has been released from Baltimore Center Stage's regional premiere of a new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest by Jenny Koons. Check out the video here!

The speculated Broadway transfer of the West End production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook, has been confirmed.

I love going to see a Trent Reese production, because he always puts a refreshing spin on whatever the subject matter may be. For our viewing pleasure this time, The Lantern Theatre and the Maumelle Players teamed up to present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde the last two weekends in April at The Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle.