The esteemed Oscar Wilde’s most well-known comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is rich with love, banter, friendship, and conflict.
The story follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both assume the false identity of a man named Earnest. While under the false name of Earnest, both men fall in love: Jack with the sophisticated, yet somewhat pretentious, Gwendolyn Fairfax; and Algernon with the spunky Cecily Cardew. As one may assume, two men under one name falling in love with two different women is a perfect catalyst for conflict. Not to mention the interference of the uptight Lady Bracknell, Gwendolyn’s mother, who seems to disapprove of any and all potential partners for her sweet daughter.
Our gender-bending Jack and Algernon roles follow in the footsteps of many a production of this classic play including the now legendary performance of Lady Bracknell by Brian Bedford on Broadway in 2011.
This whirlwind of complex relationships and comedic commentary is a show you don’t want to miss!
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park is at 679 South Ave, New Canaan , CT.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (2/27/26-3/15/26)
THE FATHER (4/24/26-5/10/26)
ONCE (6/5/26-6/21/26)
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park is at 679 South Ave, New Canaan , CT.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB (12/4/25-12/14/25)
WITCH by Jen Silverman (10/10/25-10/26/25)
THE EFFECT (9/4/25-9/14/25)
THE SHAWSHANK REDEPTION (6/6/25-6/22/25)
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION - Based on the movie - LIVE ON STAGE! (6/6/25-6/22/25)
The Importance of Being Earnest (4/25/25-5/11/25)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde (4/25/25-5/11/25)
TERRA NOVA by Ted Tally - Historical Drama about the 1912 Scott Expedition to Antarctica (2/21/25-3/9/25)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson - LIVE ON STAGE! (12/6/24-12/15/24)
Kate Hamill’s DRACULA - A Female Revenge Fantasy, Really! (10/11/24-10/27/24)
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The Band Perry
Stamford Palace Theatre (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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URINETOWN
Kweskin Theatre (2/6 - 2/21) | |
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THE LION IN WINTER
DRESSING ROOM THEATRE (1/9 - 1/25) | |
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Death of a Salesman
Hartford Stage (2/27 - 3/29) | |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
The Goodspeed (11/14 - 12/28) | |
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THE FATHER
POWERHOUSE THEATRE IN WAVENY PARK (4/24 - 5/10) | |
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ONCE
POWERHOUSE THEATRE IN WAVENY PARK (6/5 - 6/21) | |
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Rhinoceros
Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (4/17 - 4/26) | |
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New Year's Eve: Cartagena Party at Barracuda Bistro and Bar
Barracuda Bistro and Bar (12/31 - 1/1) | |
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The Counter
TheaterWorks Hartford (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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