Oscar Wilde News

TRADEMARKTHEATER has announced its 2025–2026 public programming, marking its ninth season with a bold and eclectic slate of events aimed at fostering new work and celebrating creative risk-taking in the Twin Cities.

With the critically acclaimed revival of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel currently playing, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced three new plays for Autumn 2025/26.

It's 1900 and Lillie Langtry, arguably the most famous actress of her time and a great Victorian beauty, awaits a crucial telegram from her dearest friend Oscar Wilde.

Full of wit and insight into two of the most influential figures in the arts world of their day, the solo play emphasizes the transformative impact of Wilde's writing on the presentation of women in theatre and literature.

A new musical based on the classic 1890 Oscar Wilde novel The Picture of Dorian Gray has been announced. Penned by musician and lyricist Mark J. Middlemiss, the show is aiming for a 2026 London production, followed by a UK Tour.

Richmond Shakespeare has announced the lineup for its 27th season, a five-play slate featuring a bold mix of classic and contemporary works that delve into questions of identity, morality, and ambition.

San Antonio will be buzzing with live theatre this summer, presenting a variety of shows for all ages. As always, these theaters do a wonderful job of carefully considering community needs and desires as they present large scale musicals or thoughtfully intimate performances.

The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Bernhardt Productions will present Divine Monster as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival, running July 2–12 at Soulpepper Theatre’s RBC Finance Studio in the Distillery District.

The Metropolitan Opera’s annual Summer HD Festival returns to Lincoln Center Plaza. The free festival features ten screenings from the Met’s celebrated Live in HD series.

Gingold Theatrical Group presented The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, the fourth presentation in the 20th Anniversary Season of Project Shaw. See photos here!

Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.

Launch Pad continues its 20th anniversary celebration with its renowned Summer Reading Series. Readings are free and open to the public. Check here for more details!

Kamilah Bush's new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST transplants the action to 1919, creating a world that mirrors contemporary D.C.'s obsession with wealth, identity, and reputation as social currency. 

The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of the summer comedy APROPOS OF NOTHING, by award-winning playwright and screenwriter Greg Kalleres, making its DC Premiere July 12-August 10, 2025.

Irish playwright and performer Conor O’Dwyer is set to make his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this summer with the bold and brilliant new solo play Homo(sapien), playing July 30–August 24 at Assembly Roxy (Snug Bar).

Polyphemus Productions will present the World Premiere of The Royal Pyrate, a new musical with Book by Chas LiBretto and Music & Lyrics by Jason Landon Marcus and (Pulitzer Prize nominees for Cyclops: A Rock Opera) at the historic Waterfront Barge Museum (290 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231), August 16-31. Director and cast to be announced,

The Grand Theatre Box Office is officially unlocked for the upcoming 2025/26 Season's Spriet Series after months of exclusive access for season ticket subscribers. Learn more about the season's artists and see how to purchase tickets!

Eric Tucker will direct Savage Wonder Art Center's upcoming 'unhinged and wildly staged' reading of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Learn more here!