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In Oscar Wilde's brilliantly witty comedy, fate catches up to politician Robert Chiltern when a mysterious woman produces a letter revealing a past misdeed. Is this a public scandal or private shame? One of the more serious of Wilde's social comedies, "An Ideal Husband" focuses on the often corrupt underpinnings more...

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Mr. Barford

(Sir Robert Chiltern's Wife)

(Sir Robert Chiltern's Sister)

(The Earl of Caversham's Son)
Martin Shaw's portrayal of Lord Goring in An Ideal Husband on Broadway earned him a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk award, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career. more...
Duchess of Maryborough
(Applause Books)

(Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs)

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Awards and Nominations


1996 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Martin Shaw was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Joe Atkins Lighting Designer
Peter Hall Director
Carl Toms Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

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