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The Importance of Being Earnest at Racine Theatre Guild

Dates: 05/09/2025- 21/09/2025

📍 Theatre:
Racine Theatre Guild


2519 Northwestern Ave.
Racine, WI

Phone: 262-633-4218


Jack Worthing resides in the country. Algernon Moncrieff in the city. Yet, they share a common solution to escape the humdrum moments of their lives by creating imaginary people. Jack pretends to be his own philandering brother, Ernest, and Algernon has a sickly friend, Bunbury, on the cusp of death at any moment. Living a double life does have its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in an overly complicated charade with witty dialogue, romantic notions, and ridiculous charm in a masterful comedy that has wooed audiences for over 130 years!

September 5 – September 21, 2025

· Friday, September 5 – 7:30 p.m.

· Saturday, September 6 – 7:30 p.m.

· Sunday, September 7 – 2 p.m.

· Thursday, September 11 – 7 p.m.

· Friday, September 12 – 7:30 p.m.

· Saturday, September 13 – 2 & 7:30 p.m.

· Sunday, September 14 – 2 p.m.

· Thursday, September 18 – 7 p.m.

· Friday, September 19 – 7:30 p.m.

· Saturday, September 20 – 2 & 7:30 p.m.

· Sunday, September 21 – 2 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, https://racinetheatre.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Importance of Being Earnest

Year Category Result
2011 Best Revival of a Play Nominated

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Racine Theatre Guild

2519 Northwestern Ave.
Racine, WI

Phone: 262-633-4218

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