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An Ideal Husband

Ages: 8+
Closing: October 18, 2020

An Ideal Husband - 2020 Boston History , Info & More

Huntington Avenue Theatre
264 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115

Golden Globe winner and three-time Emmy Award nominee Calista Flockhart ("Ally McBeal," The Birdcage) stars in Oscar Wilde's inspired comedy about money, desire and the depths of deceit. At a sparkling party in a London home, the mysterious Mrs. Cheveley (Flockhart) slyly blackmails her host, threatening to reveal dark secrets unless she gets her way. Suddenly, her devious scheme sets off all kinds of potential shock waves involving social status, financial ruin and the essential reputation of an ideal husband. The New York Times raves that this "deliriously funny play speaks in a language that remains forever fresh." Directing is the Huntington's own Artistic Director Peter DuBois.


An Ideal Husband - 2020 - Boston Cast

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An Ideal Husband History

Other Productions of An Ideal Husband

1895   Broadway
Broadway
1918   Broadway
Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   West End London Revival
West End
2018   West End West End Revival
West End
2020   Boston Huntington Theatre Company Production
Boston
2026   Off-Off-Broadway
Off-Off-Broadway

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