Oscar Wilde News

Following his hugely popular and critically acclaimed revivals of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, A Woman of No Importance, The Importance of Being Earnest, and the legendary Peter Hall production of An Ideal Husband, Bill Kenwright presents Trevor Baxter's acclaimed adaptation of one of Wilde's most celebrated stories, Lord Arthur Savile's Crime.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) is to tape the Irish Repertory Theatre's hit revival of George Bernard Shaw's CANDIDA on April 21. As previously announced, the acclaimed production, which recently received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Revival, has been extended until Sunday, April 25 at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan.

Artistic Director Freddie Ashley announced the Actor's Express 2010-11 season today - a production lineup that includes two world premiere plays, two Atlanta premieres, a sweeping historical drama about Oscar Wilde and the addition of a holiday show - a first for the 23-year-old company.

Kentwood Players continues its 60th Anniversary Season with Oscar Wilde's immortal classic 'The Importance of Being Earnest' from May 7 to June 12, 2010 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, at the Westchester Playhouse located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester.

Readily recognized for her long time tenure on TV's 'Designing Women' as Julia Sugarbaker and for her starring roles in seven other TV series, Dixie Carter passed away at the age of 70 on April 10, 2010. 'This has been a terrible blow to our family,' her husband Hal Holbrook told ET.

Following his hugely popular and critically acclaimed revivals of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, A Woman of No Importance, The Importance of Being Earnest, and the legendary Peter Hall production of An Ideal Husband, Bill Kenwright presents Trevor Baxter's acclaimed adaptation of one of Wilde's most celebrated stories, Lord Arthur Savile's Crime.

Readily recognized for her long time tenure on TV's 'Designing Women' as Julia Sugarbaker and for her starring roles in seven other TV series, Dixie Carter has passed away Saturday morning in Houston from complications of endometrial cancer. The actress was 70 years old.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is continuing the success of its 2009/2010 season by opening its doors to other organizations so they can further their fund-raising missions and, along the way, introduce the theatre to new audiences.

The Hartt School's Theatre Division will end its production of The Importance of Being Earnest April 11, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.

Readily recognized for her long time tenure on TV's 'Designing Women' as Julia Sugarbaker and for her starring roles in seven other TV series, Dixie Carter has passed away at the age of 70 according to Entertainment Tonight. 'This has been a terrible blow to our family,' her husband Hal Holbrook tells ET. 'We would appreciate everyone understanding that this is a private family tragedy. Thank you.'

The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Thursday, April 8, Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 11, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.

The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with WHITE WOMAN STREET by Sebastian Barry, author of 'Our Lady of Sligo' and 'The Steward of Christendom'. Directed by Charlotte Moore

The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Thursday, April 8, Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 11, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.

The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Thursday, April 8, Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 11, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.

Paradise Theatre presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST April 23-May 9, 2010.

The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Thursday, April 8, Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 11, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.

Alley Theater Associate Artist Corin Redgrave died today at the age of 70. He was the son of Sir Michael Redgrave, the brother of Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave, husband of Kika Markham, and father of sons Luke, Harvey and Arden and daughter, actress Jemma Redgrave.

Tune in to WOR's 'Joan Hamburg Show' on Tuesday, April 6th from 12:00-2:00PM (710 AM) to listen as Joan celebrates Roundabout Theatre Company's 2010 Spring Season. Roundabout's Artistic Director Todd Haimes, along with Barbara Cook (Sondheim on Sondheim), Judith Ivey (The Glass Menagerie), Sherie Rene Scott (Everyday Rapture), Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) & Tom Wopat (Sondheim on Sondheim) will be on-hand to discuss Roundabout's exciting season.

Tune in to WOR's 'Joan Hamburg Show' on Tuesday, April 6th from 12:00-2:00PM (710 AM) to listen as Joan celebrates Roundabout Theatre Company's 2010 Spring Season. Roundabout's Artistic Director Todd Haimes, along with Barbara Cook (Sondheim on Sondheim), Judith Ivey (The Glass Menagerie), Sherie Rene Scott (Everyday Rapture), Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) & Tom Wopat (Sondheim on Sondheim) will be on-hand to discuss Roundabout's exciting season.

Director Gordon Edelstein recently discussed the critical split over his recent endeavor, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the six nominations it received for the Lucille Lortel Awards.