Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde is a playwright, source material whose BroadwayWorld credits include A Woman of No Importance.
Date of Birth: October 16, 1854
Date of Death: November 30, 1900 (46)
Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND
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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: Watch THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Production Trailer
by Michael Major - 2026-05-15 09:48:21
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
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THE SELFISH GIANT to Play Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Riding Lights Theatre Company will present a family adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic tale at Stephen Joseph Theatre, featuring storytelling, live music, puppetry, and interactive games for audiences aged 3+.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Riding Lights Theatre Company will present a family adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic tale at Stephen Joseph Theatre, featuring storytelling, live music, puppetry, and interactive games for audiences aged 3+.
Waterville Opera House to celebrate 125th anniversary with theatrical season
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026
The Waterville Opera House in Maine will mark its 125th anniversary with a full theatrical season including THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, LES MISÉRABLES, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ANNIE.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026
The Waterville Opera House in Maine will mark its 125th anniversary with a full theatrical season including THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, LES MISÉRABLES, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ANNIE.
Jamie Bogyo and Glenn Adamson to Star in STOKER WILDE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Jamie Bogyo and Glenn Adamson will star as Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde in the new glam-rock musical Stoker Wilde, directed by Séimí Campbell with book and lyrics by Eric Rosen and music by Rodney Bush.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Jamie Bogyo and Glenn Adamson will star as Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde in the new glam-rock musical Stoker Wilde, directed by Séimí Campbell with book and lyrics by Eric Rosen and music by Rodney Bush.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
Previews: OLT's 2027 Season Promises Nine Shows with Something for Everyone
by Courtney Castelino - Sep 14, 2026
With classics, contemporary gems, and a Halloween chill, this year’s lineup offers something irresistible for every kind of theatregoer.
by Courtney Castelino - Sep 14, 2026
With classics, contemporary gems, and a Halloween chill, this year’s lineup offers something irresistible for every kind of theatregoer.
SALOME to Open Seattle Opera's 2026/27 Season at McCaw Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Seattle Opera will present Richard Strauss's SALOME, marking the opera's return to the company for the first time in over two decades, with Brenda Rae in the title role.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Seattle Opera will present Richard Strauss's SALOME, marking the opera's return to the company for the first time in over two decades, with Brenda Rae in the title role.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
OVO will present a 1920s jazz-infused adaptation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST touring UK venues from September 2 through November 5, 2026, including Cheltenham Everyman Theatre and The Minack Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
OVO will present a 1920s jazz-infused adaptation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST touring UK venues from September 2 through November 5, 2026, including Cheltenham Everyman Theatre and The Minack Theatre.
OSCAR to Make New York Premiere with THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
New York City Center will present The Australian Ballet in the New York premiere of OSCAR, a new work choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with a score by Joby Talbot performed live by the Orchestra of St. Luke's.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
New York City Center will present The Australian Ballet in the New York premiere of OSCAR, a new work choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with a score by Joby Talbot performed live by the Orchestra of St. Luke's.
Lineup Set For Talawa’s 40th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Tameka Empson, Theresa Ikoko, David Webber and other Black British performers will take part in a gala at Hackney Empire marking the theatre company's four-decade history.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Tameka Empson, Theresa Ikoko, David Webber and other Black British performers will take part in a gala at Hackney Empire marking the theatre company's four-decade history.
Cast Set For THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Jack Crumlin will lead as Dorian Gray in Seán Aydon's adaptation, opening at Watford Palace Theatre on October 1 before touring UK venues through November.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Jack Crumlin will lead as Dorian Gray in Seán Aydon's adaptation, opening at Watford Palace Theatre on October 1 before touring UK venues through November.
DE PROFUNDIS to Make UK Premiere With BERLINER ENSEMBLE at The Coronet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
The Berliner Ensemble will bring Oscar Wilde's De Profundis to The Coronet Theatre for its UK premiere, directed by Oliver Reese and performed by Jens Harzer.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
The Berliner Ensemble will bring Oscar Wilde's De Profundis to The Coronet Theatre for its UK premiere, directed by Oliver Reese and performed by Jens Harzer.
LIVE IN STUDIO A to Open Nashville Ballet's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Nashville Ballet will present LIVE IN STUDIO A, an intimate program pairing Balanchine's ALLEGRO BRILLANTE with new works by company artists and an early look at THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Nashville Ballet will present LIVE IN STUDIO A, an intimate program pairing Balanchine's ALLEGRO BRILLANTE with new works by company artists and an early look at THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.
THE INVENTION OF LOVE Cast Set for Theaterlab Revival Starring David Greenspan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
The MAP Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love, directed by Zachary Elkind, running at Theaterlab in Manhattan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
The MAP Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love, directed by Zachary Elkind, running at Theaterlab in Manhattan.
Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Reimagined as Hindu Wedding at Silicon Valley Shakespeare
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
Silicon Valley Shakespeare's production sets Shakespeare's comedy within a South Asian American Hindu wedding, featuring Bollywood-inspired music and choreography, at Sanborn County Park in Saratoga. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
Silicon Valley Shakespeare's production sets Shakespeare's comedy within a South Asian American Hindu wedding, featuring Bollywood-inspired music and choreography, at Sanborn County Park in Saratoga. See photos!
Review: MRS DOUBTFIRE, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Aug 22, 2026
Attention poppets! Mrs Doubtfire has arrived on tour and she's ready to charm households all over the country. Whether you grew up with the beloved 1993 movie starring Robin Williams, or you're brand new to the world of this super nanny, you're sure to find plenty to love in this exuberant and delightfully chaotic production.
by Laura Lott - Aug 22, 2026
Attention poppets! Mrs Doubtfire has arrived on tour and she's ready to charm households all over the country. Whether you grew up with the beloved 1993 movie starring Robin Williams, or you're brand new to the world of this super nanny, you're sure to find plenty to love in this exuberant and delightfully chaotic production.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to be Presented at The Intrepid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
The Intrepid Theatre will stage Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest at Good Beans Café's Lawn Stage in Flint, Michigan, directed by Connor Klee, running across two weekends.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
The Intrepid Theatre will stage Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest at Good Beans Café's Lawn Stage in Flint, Michigan, directed by Connor Klee, running across two weekends.
DISCO PIGS, JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW, and More Will Headline Everyman Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
The Everyman in Cork will present a 30th anniversary production of DISCO PIGS directed by Enda Walsh, alongside JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW starring Anna-Jane Casey and a lineup of Irish comedy acts.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
The Everyman in Cork will present a 30th anniversary production of DISCO PIGS directed by Enda Walsh, alongside JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW starring Anna-Jane Casey and a lineup of Irish comedy acts.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: ...EARNEST, Underbelly, George Square
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 17, 2026
Mischief Theatre meets Oscar Wilde in this riotously funny, highly interactive Fringe hit where every performance is completely unique.
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 17, 2026
Mischief Theatre meets Oscar Wilde in this riotously funny, highly interactive Fringe hit where every performance is completely unique.
Photos: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Running Now At Silicon Valley Shakespeare
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Silicon Valley Shakespeare will present Oscar Wilde's comedy of mistaken identities under the redwoods of Sanborn County Park in Saratoga, running in repertory with Much Ado About Nothing.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Silicon Valley Shakespeare will present Oscar Wilde's comedy of mistaken identities under the redwoods of Sanborn County Park in Saratoga, running in repertory with Much Ado About Nothing.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Contemporary Theater Company
by Christopher Verleger - Aug 12, 2026
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” premiered on a London stage in 1895 and has since then become the wickedly witty master playwright’s most often produced play (I already know of two forthcoming productions in Massachusetts alone).
by Christopher Verleger - Aug 12, 2026
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” premiered on a London stage in 1895 and has since then become the wickedly witty master playwright’s most often produced play (I already know of two forthcoming productions in Massachusetts alone).
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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