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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Will Be Performed This Month by The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021

Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Will Be Performed at Centerstage Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2021

Multiple types of comedy blend seamlessly to bring laughs to everyone watching as the witticisms, misconceptions, and gambles add up. This show is a must for anyone who has been looking for a good laugh!

Lazarus Theatre Company to Bring SALOME To Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2021

Originally banned in Britain, Wilde's outrageously provocative Salomé comes to Southwark Playhouse after an original run at Greenwich Theatre in 2019. This immersive new version sits the audience at Herod's banqueting table on his birthday, but the lavish affair with innocuous cake and party hats soon descends from garish to gore.

BWW Interview: Playwright Peter Gray's Ever-So-Timely Take on THE KARENS
by Gil Kaan - Aug 4, 2021

The Muse Collective will stream the world premiere of Peter Gray’s THE KARENS beginning August 13, 2021. Muse Collective’s founder and artistic director Michael Alvarez directs the cast of Morgan Danielle Day, Felicia Santiago and LaurenSage Browning. Got the chance to chat with Peter on his KARENS and his creatively productive relationship with Michael and his Muse Collective.

THE PRODIGAL SON (L'ENFANT PRODIGUE) to be Presented at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2021

Hagemann Rosenthal Associates has announced their latest double bill composed by Philip Hagemann in association with Pegasus Opera Company. Passion, Poison and Petrification and The Prodigal Son will be staged at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music.

University Of Washington School Of Drama Announces 2021 – 2022 Public Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2021

The University of Washington School of Drama has announce its 2021-2022 public season, a season that will happen live and in-person in the beautiful Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse at UW.

Firehouse Launches First NFT/Crypto Theatre Collection
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2021

Firehouse Theatre has launched its first limited collection of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) on OpenSea.com.

Sydney Theatre Company Reschedules THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY and WHITE PEARL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021

Since the introduction of restrictions for Greater Sydney in June, STC has cancelled 172 performances nationally across six productions - Grand Horizons, Triple X, White Pearl, The 7 Stages of Grieving, The Picture of Dorian Gray and the Company’s Rough Draft program.

BWW Interview: Harriet Harris On Bringing ELEANOR To Life At Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 28, 2021

In Eleanor, Barrington Stage Company Associate Artist and playwright Mark St. Germain brings to life Eleanor Roosevelt, the most influential First Lady the world has ever seen. We chat with Harriet Harris on playing the title character.

The City Theatre Presents GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2021

The City Theatre presents Gross Indecency: The Three Trials Of Oscar Wilde.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Opens August 20 at Fremont Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2021

Oscar Wilde's classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, has been announced at Fremont Centre Theatre. Written by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Jack J. Bennett. Produced by Gloria Bennett for Young Stars Theatre.

SALOME Comes To Opera Zurich Beginning August 29th
by Alan Henry - Jul 21, 2021

SALOME will begin performances as part of the new season at Opera Zurich beginning 29 August 2021. The production is performed in German with German and English subtitles.

CSC Announces Return to In-Person Performances With ASSASSINS & More; John Doyle to Step Down in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021

Classic Stage Company today announced that Tony Award-winning Artistic Director John Doyle will depart the organization next summer and revealed the programming for his final year. The forthcoming productions will offer a vivid, wide-ranging representation of the multitudes classic theater can contain.

NUNSENSE to Open Friday At Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is back to 100% capacity on July 16 with the opening of the musical comedy, 'Nunsense' by Dan Goggin. ''Nunsense' is a show that is designed to give the audience an evening of wonderful song, dance and side-splitting laughs, performed by a multi-talented cast,' said director Karen Buchheim.

Shakespeare In The Park Bergen County Expands
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2021

Learn more about the series, including full productions of Hamlet and As You Like It at the Overpeck Park Amphitheater! 

TV: Echa un vistazo a los Candidatos de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld 2021
by Nuria Pedret - Jul 9, 2021

Con motivo de la primera ronda de votos de los Premios, recuperamos las actuaciones más destacadas de los candidatos

BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: LIVE IN HD at L.A. Theatre Works
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 6, 2021

Brian Bedford originally thought that playing Lady Bracknell in the 2011 Broadway presentation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST was a rotten idea. Luckily, for us, he changed his mind. Now streaming Live-in-HD until July 31st.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTLY LGBTQ+ Begins Performances July 6
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2021

Off-Broadway Producers John Lant and Maarten Cornelis in association with Write Act Repertory and Gatehouse Entertainment today announced the Off-Broadway premiere of The Importance Of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+, a modern day N.Y.C. Vogue telling of the classic duality tale. The production begins previews on Tuesday July 6th at The Actors Temple, 339 West 47th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues).

L.A. Theatre Works Extends THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: LIVE IN HD Through July 31
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2021

L.A. Theatre Works has announced the final extension of “The Importance of Being Earnest: Live in HD.”

Photo Flash: First Look at DORIAN Starring Bart Lambert and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021

Rising star and Offie Award-winning actor Bart Lambert will take on the titular role in the new edgy musical adaptation, Dorian A Rock Musical. Following the success of Gatsby A Musical, filmed and streamed at Cadogan Hall, Ruby in the Dust will present their brand new production, reenergising Oscar Wilde’s classic text for a modern audience.

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