Oscar Wilde News

Following a successful sold-out performance of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (IN NEW YORK), Plaza Theatre will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE on March 13-14 as part of their ongoing rePLAY Series.

Theatrical Outfit’s world premier BLEEDING HEARTS written by Atlanta playwright Steve Yockey and directed by Sean Daniels starts with ferocious comedic momentum that feels equal parts Oscar Wilde on SNL, the 2014 Adult Swim cult TOO MANY COOKS, and a virtul signalers wrestling match.

Cincinnati Opera will present Underscore, a new event series from March to May, offering a fresh perspective on opera through innovative and engaging experiences.

The full lineup of titles and artists has been revealed for Seattle Opera's 2026/27 season. An exploration of love in all its facets, the company's 63rd season features two classic operas returning to Seattle for the first time in a quarter century.

Grant Sorenson will direct a new production of Oscar Wilde’s SALOMÉ at PAIKKA in Saint Paul. The immersive staging will run from February 20 through February 28, 2026, marking the play’s first professional Twin Cities production.

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

The 2026–27 Season ushers in Great Lakes Theater's milestone 65th anniversary season as Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner unveils a six-show lineup.

Following a London run in 2025, co-producers Original Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre will present a Spring/Summer 2026 tour of Micheál Mac Liammóir’s The Importance of Being Oscar.

Wilde’s wit shines at Company OnStage.

In early 1895, the Marquess of Queensberry, the father of Wilde's young lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, left a card at Wilde's club bearing the phrase 'posing sodomite.' Wilde sued the Marquess for criminal libel.

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company announced its 2026 season, The Stuff of Legends, a bold and expansive theatrical journey celebrating iconic stories, unforgettable voices, and timeless works that have shaped culture across generations.

Trademark Theater has announced its workshop and reading of a new adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, presenting on January 26, 2025 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis.

Tickets for the Stratford Festival's highly anticipated 2026 season go on sale this Saturday, allowing audiences to secure their seats for a year of theatrical magic.

The Storm Theatre will present An Ideal Husband, the classic play by Oscar Wilde at The Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres. Check out photos of the cast!

The legendary and unique cabaret performer and booker Sidney Myer was spectacular in a sold-out run of shows at Pangea between December 21 and New Year's Eve.

I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.

Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most politically charged play, An Ideal Husband, will receive a bold contemporary reimagining from acclaimed director Ramin Gray (RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic), former Artistic Director of Actor's Touring Company who staged 15 world premieres at the Royal Court Theatre.

The new production in Wrocław looks nothing like what you think opera looks like. Let me explain — and I promise that by the end of this text, you’ll be buying a ticket.

The Storm Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for for its upcoming production of An Ideal Husband, the classic play by Oscar Wilde which will be presented at The Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres.

Open Space Arts will extend the run of its Chicago Premiere of DORIAN, by by one week, adding three performances. Open Space Arts' DORIAN is directed by 20-year veteran Chicago director, actor, and playwright Aaron Holland.