Oscar Wilde
Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND
Latest News on Oscar Wilde:
BUILDING THE WALL to Open Off-Broadway with Ripple Effect Artists at Urban Stages (May 21, 2026)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Open at Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre (May 20, 2026)
OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL Returns With 37 Troupes From 13 States (May 18, 2026)
BUILDING THE WALL to Open Off-Broadway with Ripple Effect Artists at Urban Stages (May 21, 2026)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Open at Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre (May 20, 2026)
OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL Returns With 37 Troupes From 13 States (May 18, 2026)
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The cast of Oscar Wilde''s LADY WINDERMERE''S FAN (from left: Feodor Chin, Scott Keiji Takeda, Allie Jennings, Teri Reeves, Owiso Odera, Amielynn Abellera, Brian Staten, Tess Lina, Peter Wylie, and George Wyhinny)
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07/15/2013
From: Photo Flash: First Look at LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN at UCLA's William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
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Video: First Look at Alley Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-14 18:43:14
Video: Jennifer Holloway Sings 'Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst' from Strauss's SALOME
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-02-13 22:20:12
Video: Sarah Snook Discusses Technical Challenges and Collaboration in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-27 14:40:16
Video: Sarah Snook Recalls Ghostly Story From London Performance of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-16 10:24:15
Video: Sarah Snook Talks Memorizing 60,000 Words for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-15 10:57:44
Video: Inside Opening Night of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY with Sarah Snook
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-28 11:37:39
Video: Sarah Snook Talks THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-17 08:23:06
Video: Watch Ncuti Gatwa in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Scene
by Michael Major - 2025-03-03 12:45:44
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For DORIAN: THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - 2024-07-02 09:33:13
Video: Watch a New Trailer For THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-13 06:14:40
Video: New Trailer For LA Opera's HIGHWAY 1, USA & THE DWARF Double Bill
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-26 13:15:55
Video: Director Kaneza Schaal on Staging HIGHWAY 1, USA at LA Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-14 14:57:49
Video: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Opening Night - 2022-11-01 08:13:34
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Discusses the 'Intimacy' of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-10-24 11:15:35
WATCH: Livestream No Exit Theatre Collective's Abridged, IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Tonight at 7 p.m. ET on BWW
by Stage Tube - 2020-07-31 18:01:00
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Oscar Wilde-Themed THE HAPPY PRINCE
by Macon Prickett - 2018-07-27 09:20:04
TV: See Al Pacino and Jessica Chastain in Oscar Wilde's SALOME Streaming Now on BroadwayHD
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2018-05-13 19:00:41
50th Anniversary Production of Joe Orton's LOOT to Open this Summer
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-11 06:11:04
News
BUILDING THE WALL to Open Off-Broadway with Ripple Effect Artists at Urban Stages
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ripple Effect Artists will present Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL in a limited Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages, featuring post-show talkbacks with the Immigration Defense Project and New York Immigration Coalition.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Ripple Effect Artists will present Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL in a limited Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages, featuring post-show talkbacks with the Immigration Defense Project and New York Immigration Coalition.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Open at Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners arrives at the Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre, directed by Krista Jackson and starring Fiona Reid as Lady Bracknell alongside Carter Gulseth and Joe Perry.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners arrives at the Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre, directed by Krista Jackson and starring Fiona Reid as Lady Bracknell alongside Carter Gulseth and Joe Perry.
OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL Returns With 37 Troupes From 13 States
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present its 8th Annual OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL, featuring 37 troupes from 13 states in five days of performances and workshops.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present its 8th Annual OCEAN STATE IMPROV FESTIVAL, featuring 37 troupes from 13 states in five days of performances and workshops.
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Gate Theatre
by Adi Ajzenstadt - May 16, 2026
Political blackmail, institutional corruption, and the frantic urge to incinerate compromising files. Oscar Wilde’s 1895 society drama An Ideal Husband has found a shockingly comfortable home in 2026.
by Adi Ajzenstadt - May 16, 2026
Political blackmail, institutional corruption, and the frantic urge to incinerate compromising files. Oscar Wilde’s 1895 society drama An Ideal Husband has found a shockingly comfortable home in 2026.
Marius von Mayenburg's ELLEN B. To Receive World Voices Reading at The Segal Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.
Review: DEAR ALIEN at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - May 15, 2026
This is Sartre for the America of today, and the Alley Theatre kicks it off in grand style in its Neuhaus auditorium below their mainstage.
by Brett Cullum - May 15, 2026
This is Sartre for the America of today, and the Alley Theatre kicks it off in grand style in its Neuhaus auditorium below their mainstage.
Video: Watch THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Production Trailer
by Michael Major - May 15, 2026
Oscar Wilde became an icon on his death. But the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote. This funny and fiercely moving show, features a tour de force central performance from Alastair Whatley. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - May 15, 2026
Oscar Wilde became an icon on his death. But the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote. This funny and fiercely moving show, features a tour de force central performance from Alastair Whatley. Watch the video now!
Photos: AN IDEAL HUSBAND is Now Playing at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released new photos from their production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released new photos from their production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - May 13, 2026
Petra Kalive has made some interesting casting choices.
by Barry Lenny - May 13, 2026
Petra Kalive has made some interesting casting choices.
HAMLET and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST To Be Presented At Oak Park Festival Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Oak Park Festival Theatre announced casts for its 51st season, staging HAMLET and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST in repertory for the first time in company history at Austin Gardens in downtown Oak Park.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Oak Park Festival Theatre announced casts for its 51st season, staging HAMLET and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST in repertory for the first time in company history at Austin Gardens in downtown Oak Park.
Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at The Bent
by Audrey Liebross - May 12, 2026
The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre company, is presenting its first musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, written by Terrence McNally (book), Stephen Flaherty (music), and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). The writers and composer have put together a moving book, lyrics, and score that create a deeply affecting and emotional story, with just enough hilarity to soften the upsetting moments. The brilliant acting, singing, directing, and design make this show a must-see.
by Audrey Liebross - May 12, 2026
The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre company, is presenting its first musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, written by Terrence McNally (book), Stephen Flaherty (music), and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). The writers and composer have put together a moving book, lyrics, and score that create a deeply affecting and emotional story, with just enough hilarity to soften the upsetting moments. The brilliant acting, singing, directing, and design make this show a must-see.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and More Set for Chicago Opera Theater 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Chicago Opera Theater has revealed its 2026-2027 Season, featuring two Chicago premieres with expanded, including The Importance of Being Earnest, plus investments in new work and arts education.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Chicago Opera Theater has revealed its 2026-2027 Season, featuring two Chicago premieres with expanded, including The Importance of Being Earnest, plus investments in new work and arts education.
Review: ALIBI: DEAD AIR, Theatre Deli
by Franco Milazzo - May 5, 2026
With yet another highly-anticipated series of The Celebrity Traitors on the horizon, entire streaming channels dedicated to murder mysteries and absolutely no shortage of true crime podcasts (and TV shows about true crime podcasts), it appears we live in a nation completely insatiable when it comes to death and deceit. The jubensha-inspired Alibi: Dead Air, then, is perfectly timed as it invites audiences to step inside a story with secrets, subterfuge and a serial killer on the loose.
by Franco Milazzo - May 5, 2026
With yet another highly-anticipated series of The Celebrity Traitors on the horizon, entire streaming channels dedicated to murder mysteries and absolutely no shortage of true crime podcasts (and TV shows about true crime podcasts), it appears we live in a nation completely insatiable when it comes to death and deceit. The jubensha-inspired Alibi: Dead Air, then, is perfectly timed as it invites audiences to step inside a story with secrets, subterfuge and a serial killer on the loose.
Segal Center's WORLD VOICES Festival Will Host Free Readings of International Plays
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY will present WORLD VOICES, a four-day festival featuring staged readings of new plays in translation by playwrights from Tuscarora/Canada, Austria, France, Senegal, and Germany.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and More Included in New York City Center Encores! 2027 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.
Travis Moser & Tony Nominee Melissa Errico Release Judy Collins Live Album
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Travis Moser and Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico released 'Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins Live at The Green Room 42,' a live album featuring their duet on 'Anyone Can Whistle.'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Travis Moser and Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico released 'Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins Live at The Green Room 42,' a live album featuring their duet on 'Anyone Can Whistle.'
Photos: Oscar Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has rehearsal images ahead of their upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has rehearsal images ahead of their upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Project Shaw Presents A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 21, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group presented a one-night-only performance of Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance at The Players. See photos from the event here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 21, 2026
Gingold Theatrical Group presented a one-night-only performance of Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance at The Players. See photos from the event here!
Door Shakespeare to Offer Pre-Show Picnics With Summer Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Door Shakespeare will offer pre-show picnic experiences alongside its summer productions in Baileys Harbor. Guests can enjoy locally prepared meals before performances of Love’s Labour’s Lost and The Importance of Being Earnest.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Door Shakespeare will offer pre-show picnic experiences alongside its summer productions in Baileys Harbor. Guests can enjoy locally prepared meals before performances of Love’s Labour’s Lost and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Glenda Linscott Will Lead THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST With All-Adelaide Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
State Theatre Company South Australia will present Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, featuring Glenda Linscott, known for her role in Prisoner, alongside an all-Adelaide cast.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
State Theatre Company South Australia will present Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, featuring Glenda Linscott, known for her role in Prisoner, alongside an all-Adelaide cast.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Oscar Wilde written?
Oscar Wilde has written 18 shows including Lady Windermere's Fan (Playwright), Mr. and Mrs. Daventry (Playwright), The Importance of Being Earnest (Playwright), A Woman of No Importance (Playwright), After the Ball (Source Material), The Happy Prince (Author), The Birthday of the Infanta (Author), Ernest in Love (Source Material), A Wilde Evening With Shaw (Material), Salome / Chinese Coffee (Playwright), An Ideal Husband (Playwright), Dorian (Source Material), Dorian (Source Material), Salome: The Reading (Playwright), Dorian (Source Material), The Young King (Author), Wilde Creatures (Author), The Selfish Giant (Source Material).
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