Oscar Wilde
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
News
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).
Exclusive: What’s Next for ERNXST, the Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Musical Made With 22 Roles for Any Gender
by Michael Gioia - Aug 16, 2026
Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how and why they created their new musical ‘Ernxst’ to be licensed for young performers.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 16, 2026
Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how and why they created their new musical ‘Ernxst’ to be licensed for young performers.
Julian X Launches WORKLIGHTS, a New Play Reading Series Hosted by The Pass
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Director Julian X will launch Worklights, a free three-part new play reading series at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, featuring works by Mya Ison, Jaden Hatim Bridges, and Valentina Ma'Kaylah Johnson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Director Julian X will launch Worklights, a free three-part new play reading series at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, featuring works by Mya Ison, Jaden Hatim Bridges, and Valentina Ma'Kaylah Johnson.
Ganadores de los PREMIOS DEL PÚBLICO BROADWAYWORLD SPAIN 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 5, 2026
LOS MISERABLES y GODSPELL triunfan en el palmarés de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 5, 2026
LOS MISERABLES y GODSPELL triunfan en el palmarés de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum Sets August Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will continue its 2026 season this August with an expansive lineup of discussions, interviews and special events, including Global Theatre Week, Readers and Writers Week, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will continue its 2026 season this August with an expansive lineup of discussions, interviews and special events, including Global Theatre Week, Readers and Writers Week, plus more.
Jane Krakowski to Host Tectonic Theater Project's A TECTONIC CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Tectonic Theater Project's annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, will be hosted by Jane Krakowski at the Edison Ballroom. The evening will honor Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Tectonic Theater Project's annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, will be hosted by Jane Krakowski at the Edison Ballroom. The evening will honor Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award.
David Greenspan to Star in Revival of THE INVENTION OF LOVE at Theaterlab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Tom Stoppard’s The Invention of Love, the Tony-winning play that premiered on Broadway in 2001, starring eight-time Obie winner David Greenspan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Tom Stoppard’s The Invention of Love, the Tony-winning play that premiered on Broadway in 2001, starring eight-time Obie winner David Greenspan.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST To Take The Stage At The Contemporary Theater Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
Mistaken identities, secret double lives, and a suitor named Earnest is set to take over the stage this August as The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) is set to present Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
Mistaken identities, secret double lives, and a suitor named Earnest is set to take over the stage this August as The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) is set to present Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.
Roseanna Releases New Single AWAKE
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
Singer, songwriter and actor Roseanna has released a new single titled AWAKE, adding to her growing body of recorded music.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
Singer, songwriter and actor Roseanna has released a new single titled AWAKE, adding to her growing body of recorded music.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Close Richmond Shakespeare's 2026 Fest
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Richmond Shakespeare will present Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Richmond Triangle Players' Robert B. Moss Theatre, closing out the company's Shakespeare Fest under the direction of Irene Kuykendall.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Richmond Shakespeare will present Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Richmond Triangle Players' Robert B. Moss Theatre, closing out the company's Shakespeare Fest under the direction of Irene Kuykendall.
Joey McIntyre and Lesli Margherita Led RADIO GALAXY and More Set for Wallis Center 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills has added attractions to its upcoming season, including the play RADIO GALAXY, comedy performances and a hip-hop tribute featuring MC LYTE.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills has added attractions to its upcoming season, including the play RADIO GALAXY, comedy performances and a hip-hop tribute featuring MC LYTE.
Interview: Fiona Reid of THE TEMPEST AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Stratford Festival
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to Reid about infusing audiences with a renewed love of language, creating immersive, magical spaces, and subverting hierarchies while challenging expectations both on stage and behind the scenes.
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to Reid about infusing audiences with a renewed love of language, creating immersive, magical spaces, and subverting hierarchies while challenging expectations both on stage and behind the scenes.
EDINBURGH 2026: ...EARNEST? Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 27, 2026
BWW catches up with Josh from Say It Again, Sorry? to chat about bringing ...Earnest? back to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 27, 2026
BWW catches up with Josh from Say It Again, Sorry? to chat about bringing ...Earnest? back to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Recta final en los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 23, 2026
Última semana y media para votar a los ganadores: las urnas cerrarán definitivamente el 31 de julio
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 23, 2026
Última semana y media para votar a los ganadores: las urnas cerrarán definitivamente el 31 de julio
E*RNEST Announces Cast For Premiere Production This August
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
E*RNEST, a new interactive adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest by Saawan Tiwari, announced its cast for the world premiere at Chicago's historic Glessner House, produced by *theatre and PopUp Productions.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
E*RNEST, a new interactive adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest by Saawan Tiwari, announced its cast for the world premiere at Chicago's historic Glessner House, produced by *theatre and PopUp Productions.
Door Shakespeare to Host Free WILL IN THE WOODS Conversations for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Door Shakespeare announced the return of Will in the Woods, a free pre-show discussion series tied to its productions of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor, WI.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Door Shakespeare announced the return of Will in the Woods, a free pre-show discussion series tied to its productions of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor, WI.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL
by Emily Werner - Jul 9, 2026
Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 51st Anniversary season with Oscar Wilde’s smashing comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. First produced in 1895, the play is memorable from Wilde’s fast wit and the farcical parody of the English upper class. Oak Park’s production of Earnest, directed by newcomer Kathryn Walsh, is a comical performance with high energy.
by Emily Werner - Jul 9, 2026
Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 51st Anniversary season with Oscar Wilde’s smashing comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. First produced in 1895, the play is memorable from Wilde’s fast wit and the farcical parody of the English upper class. Oak Park’s production of Earnest, directed by newcomer Kathryn Walsh, is a comical performance with high energy.
¡Ya hay nominados oficiales! Arranca la segunda ronda de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 7, 2026
Los contadores se ponen a cero: LOS MISERABLES (16) y WICKED (14) lideran una espectacular lista de finalistas donde el público tiene la última palabra
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 7, 2026
Los contadores se ponen a cero: LOS MISERABLES (16) y WICKED (14) lideran una espectacular lista de finalistas donde el público tiene la última palabra
OCEAN STATE RENAISSANCE FAIRE to Return to Wakefield for Second Annual Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Rhode Island's only Renaissance Faire returns to Saugatucket Park and The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, featuring sword fighting, artisan vendors, live Dungeons & Dragons, and a new four noble houses storyline.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Rhode Island's only Renaissance Faire returns to Saugatucket Park and The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, featuring sword fighting, artisan vendors, live Dungeons & Dragons, and a new four noble houses storyline.
ALL MY SONS, and LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES and More Set for National Theatre Live Screening Series at InterAct Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
InterAct Theatre Company will present a four-production National Theatre Live screening series at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake in Philadelphia, featuring Bryan Cranston, Rosamund Pike, Lesley Manville, and Ncuti Gatwa.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
InterAct Theatre Company will present a four-production National Theatre Live screening series at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake in Philadelphia, featuring Bryan Cranston, Rosamund Pike, Lesley Manville, and Ncuti Gatwa.
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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