The Importance of Being Earnest at Westport Country Playhouse
Dates: 10/28/2025 - 11/15/2025
📍 Theatre: Westport Country Playhouse
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Westport Country Playhouse presents Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, from October 28 to November 15. This production features a talented cast, including Kristen Hahn as Cecily Cardew, Anthony Michael Martinez as Algernon Moncrieff, and Christine Pedi as Lady Bracknell. The play explores themes of love and identity through amusing twists and mistaken situations among its characters. Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, this vibrant satire continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
Cast and Creative Team for The Importance of Being Earnest at Westport Country Playhouse
Cast
Katy Tang
Gwendolyn Fairfax
Mark Silence
Merriman, Lane
Triney Sandoval
Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.
Michael Raver
Jack Worthing, J.P.
Christine Pedi
Lady Bracknell
Jan Neuberger
Miss Prism
Anthony Michael Martinez
Algernon Moncrieff
Kristen Hahn
Cecily Cardew
Creative Team
Frank Lombardi
Stage Manager
John Gromada
Sound Designer
Alexander Fetchko
Lighting Designer
Annie J. Le
Costume Designer
James J. Fenton
Set Designer
Melissa Rain Anderson
Director
Kelley Lynne Moncrief
Assistant Stage Manager
News About The Importance of Being Earnest at Westport Country Playhouse
Video: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST At Westport Country Playhouse
November 03, 2025 Westport Country Playhouse is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest through November 15, 2025. Check out video highlights from the production.
Photos: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Now Playing At Westport Country Playhouse
October 29, 2025 Westport Country Playhouse presents Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest from October 28–November 15, 2025, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson. Check out photos of the production.
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Sunday Symposium On THE IMPORTANCE OF OSCAR WILDE
October 28, 2025 Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “The Importance of Oscar Wilde” on Sunday, November 2, following the 3 p.m. performance of Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.
Interview: Melissa Rain Anderson of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Westport Country Playhouse
October 18, 2025 There probably isn’t a theatergoer who hasn’t already seen Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Ernest.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Begins This Month at Westport Country Playhouse
October 08, 2025 Westport Country Playhouse will present Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from October 28 through November 15, 2025. Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson.About the Theatre
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