Oscar Wilde News

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest. Director Benjamin Cole brings this witty comedy of manners to life, challenging students with precision and vocal delivery. Don't miss this charming production!

The Angel Next Door is a glittering, effervescent hit romantic comedy by Paul Slade Smith at the historic Laguna Playhouse. It’s an elegant, sweet-dry glass of champagne, bubbling over with non-stop laughs, merriment, glamor, and high-spirited hijinks. It’s hard to think of more fun you could have at the theatre right now, or really, more fun anywhere.

Don't miss the limited engagement of 'Sympathetic Magic' at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill! Experience Lanford Wilson's spellbinding ensemble drama in this rare revival.

The Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana presents a world premiere musical to kick off the holiday season.

COALITION OF IMMIGRANT ARTISTS is launching an initiative to combat xenophobia in the theater industry. The Immigrant Theatermakers Advocacy initiative works with institutions to reverse xenophobic policies and support immigrant artists.

From supporting Bruce Springsteen in London's Hyde Park in front of more than 65,000 people and playing for President Biden in County Mayo during the President's April visit to Ireland to making chart history as the only independent Irish band to have scored three consecutive chart-topping albums, it has been a remarkable 12 months for The Coronas.

Dreams of Dracula is now playing at Musica NYC. The event will run through November 11, 2023.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway! The 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire launched at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo before continuing on to play 30+ cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and more. Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire on tour here!

Thinking Cap Theatre presents Tango Palace in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Key City Public Theatre opens their 65th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of Oscar Wilde's THE CANTERVILLE GHOST. This chilling and humorous production, adapted by local playwright Bry Kifolo, promises to deliver romance and redemption. Don't miss this exciting new show in Port Townsend, WA.

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is excited to kick off the theatre’s exhilarating 107th season with five diverse shows ranging from beloved classics, edgy plays, Shakespearean wit and an inspiring journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Jackie Maxwell directs this stylish adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 comedy.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) begins its expanded 49th season with its picturesque production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of generational fads, Patience, not seen since 2017. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced that they will be reviving Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from 1-16 March 2024. Learn more about the play here!

The cast and crew have been announced for the World Premiere adaptation of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, opening on October 29. Brian Pastor will direct Shawna Tucker's original adaptation of the Davis Grubb novel. Get event and ticket information here!

Dive into an exclusive interview with Gordon Greenberg as he shares insights into the reimagining of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, currently playing Off-Broadway. Discover the origins of the show, and learn how Greenberg is bringing this hyper-theatrical production to life.

The Mitchell and Ann Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ announces their fall season with a variety of shows including 'A Man Of No Importance,' Constantine Maroulis, Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia, Sons Of Serendip, Joshua Kane's Borders Of The Mind, and Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas!

What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Guthrie Theater?

STC Artistic Director Kip Williams announced the Company’s 2024 Season, which will include his new cine-theatre production, an adaptation of the iconic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Learn more about the full season lineup here!