The Importance of Being Earnest at Lebanon Community Theatre
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 2/9/2025
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East Maple St. at Theatre Drive
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: (717) 833-4LCT
Tickets: $14-$20
The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedic play by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895. Subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People," it is a satire of Victorian society and its emphasis on social status, marriage, and morality. The plot revolves around two bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create fictitious personas to escape societal obligations and pursue romantic interests. Chaos and hilarity ensue as their deceptions unravel, particularly when their love interests, Gwendolen and Cecily, reveal their mutual preference for the name "Ernest." The play is celebrated for its wit, clever dialogue, and critique of hypocrisy and superficiality.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Importance of Being Earnest
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Revival of a Play |
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