Oscar Wilde News

Variety is reporting that British actresses Rebecca Hall and Fiona Shawhas joined the cast of the upcoming feature film 'A Picture of Dorian Gray'.

CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY written and performed by Steven Fales plays 28 July to 30 August at New End Theatre.

Babes With Blades inaugurates its 2008-2009, 11th anniversary season with Chicago Dramatists network playwright Mark Burns' 'Land of the Free,' directed by Babes With Blades ensemble member Beth Cummings.

12th Annual New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) runs August 8 - 24 featuring Shakespeare, Perez Hilton, Tim Gunn, Britney Spears, Dorothy Parker, Nudists in Love, Jacqueline Susann, Shel Silverstein, Anna Nicole Smith, James Brown, Joyce Carol Oates and much more. The festival will present works covering a wide range of disciplines including theater, dance, performance art, children's theater, spoken word, puppetry, comedy, improv and multimedia New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will present the 12th annual festival from August 8 - 24, 2008. This year, the festival will offer performances by 202 of the world's best emerging theatre troupes and dance companies.

CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY written and performed by Steven Fales plays 28 July to 30 August at New End Theatre.

Steven Fales, who made his New York City theatrical debut with his critically acclaimed Off-Broadway and national hit one-person, autobiographical play CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY, is back with 'Mormon American Princess' (www.mormonboy.com) a new cabaret confection. Music directed by G. Scott Lacy.

Steven Fales, who made his New York City theatrical debut with his critically acclaimed Off-Broadway and national hit one-person, autobiographical play CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY, is back with 'Mormon American Princess' (www.mormonboy.com) a new cabaret confection. Music directed by G. Scott Lacy.

Mature theater-goers proudly recall seeing musical comedy greats perform. It's easy to remember seeing Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Alfred Drake or Joel Grey because these stars contributed exemplary work in leading roles. However, a book could be written about actors who create vivid impressions in our minds while playing supporting roles in memorable shows. There is no greater example of such an actor than Mary Louise Wilson.

Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, Drama Desk, New York Drama Critics Circle, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Play, is proud to welcome Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (in the role of 'Violet') and acclaimed Steppenwolf actress Molly Regan (in the role of 'Mattie Fae') to the Broadway company on Tuesday, June 17th.

'The Secret Fall of Constance Wilde' by Thomas Kilroy and directed by Marcela Lorca open June 6th.

Lyric Stage Company closes the season with great comedy, great costumes, and great cast in Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

BoHo will present a complete reconceptualization of this gothic tale presenting the power of Wildhorn's music and Bricusse's lyrics and book…

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announces a five city tour of Carrie Fisher's 'Wishful Drinking' starting June 18th in Santa Fe.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce the 2008-2009 season as we explore six outstanding titles with intergenerational appeal - some new to the Paper Mill stage and some returning favorites - with exciting, innovative creative teams and casts that will make each show a one-of-a-kind theatre experience.

Composer Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, My Favorite Year) attended the opening night performance of A Man Of No Importance at the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre in Chicago last night.

Mitchell Marcus and his Acting up Stage troupe have another winner with their breathtakingly simple staging of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Berkeley Street Theatre Upstaurs until March 22. Do not miss this one! * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Village Theatre announces its 2008-2009 Mainstage Season, comprised of five shows that explore the perils of young love and the thrill of a great story.

Award-winning actor Chris Sullivan returns to the UK with his one man show A Bit of Irish, a theatrical evening of Irish celebration, which features poems, limericks, a multitude of stories and audience participation and opens for a limited week long season at Jermyn Street Theatre in London on St Patrick's Day, Monday 17 March, running to Saturday 22 March 2008.