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Date of Death: November 30, 1900 (46)

Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND

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Award Winning Actor Tim Hardy Performs THE TRIALS OF GALILEO at Greenside Venues in Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023


Acclaimed stage and screen actor Tim Hardy is bringing his critically acclaimed solo show, The Trials of Galileo to Greenside Venues in Edinburgh from 4 - 26 August.

Shakespeare in the Park Bergen County Brings Classics on the Lawn to the Englewood Public Library
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023


Since 2018, The Englewood Public Library has hosted Shakespeare in the Park Bergen County. This summer series presents a sampling of classic plays accessible and free to the public.

Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 26, 2023


There are lots of laughs and genuine suspense.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For INTO THE WOODS At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023


The REV Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its 65th Anniversary Season – Into the Woods.

SUCCESSION Star Sarah Snook To Portray 26 Characters In THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY West End
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023


Emmy-nominated Succession star Sarah Snook will hit the West End stage in January 2024 in an adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. The production may also have Broadway in its sights. 

Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023


Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

The Williams Project Presents CHAMPAGNE + SODOMY: The Art And Crime Of Oscar Wilde
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2023


This summer, The Williams Project launches a sumptuous and audacious theatrical experiment, Champagne + Sodomy: The Art and Crime of Oscar Wilde, with a two-week-only developmental workshop production.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Reveals 16th Season at the Edge of Shelby Farms Park and Throughout Shelby County
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023


 Tennessee Shakespeare Company today announced its expanded 16th performance season in Memphis featuring William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Hamlet, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, and the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Barbara Kingsolver in the Southern Literary Salon.

2022 Sell-Out Show THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING...EARNEST? To Return To Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023


Fresh from a phenomenal Fringe run last year, 'The Importance of Being...Earnest?' returns to the Pleasance venue at the Edinburgh Festival 2023.

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Returning Favourites
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023


BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Nellie McKay to Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Featuring Julie Benko, Telly Leung & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2023


Acclaimed singer and songwriter Nellie McKay, along with dancers Daniel Booda and Wyatt Slone, have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jun 9, 2023


It's good to be reminded that there was a time when manners mattered, albeit at the expense of social end economic hierarchy. Oscar Wilde's delightful THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, now playing at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company , is a gem of a production  worthy of it's own notoriety. 

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST At The City Theatre Delivers Delightful Satire!
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 6, 2023


City Center Theatre's rendition of The Importance of Being Earnest successfully brings Victorian England to life through its set design, costumes, and charming performances. The play's clever humor and satire shine through the comedic portrayal of societal norms and the exploration of dual identities. The talented cast, led by remarkable portrayals of Algernon and Jack, adds depth to Wilde's beloved play. This production is a delightful experience that should not be missed by theater enthusiasts of all ages.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Short New Play Festival 2023 Winning Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023


Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Erica Whyman Announces Final Programme with RSC
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 1, 2023


Erica Whyman has announced details of her final season of work as Acting Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) ahead of her stepping down this month. 

Hit Immersive Nightclub Musical OSCAR AT THE CROWN Comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


Sequins, reality television, and the complete works of Oscar Wilde: not much else survives in a secret bunker far in the fascist future. OSCAR at The Crown is an immersive nightclub musical detailing the rise and fall of one of history's most flamboyant characters.

Kate Hamill, John-Andrew Morrison and More Join MAN AND SUPERMAN Benefit Reading at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023


Gingold Theatrical Group has announced that Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw will continue their 18th season of Project Shaw. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Genesian Theatre Presents THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES for Four Weekends
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023


Opening this Saturday, 27th May and running for just four weekends, the Genesian's The Hound of the Baskervilles is a hilarious take on the classic detective novel, brought to life by a troupe of just three actors.

Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, Hilary Kole & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023


Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, Jack Bartholet, and rising star Jae W.B. have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, and Liam Forde to Star in HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023


BIRDLAND THEATER will present the New York debut of the musical revue “Hooray for Hollywood!” on Thursday, June 15 at 8:30 PM.

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