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Oscar Wilde

Date of Death: November 30, 1900 (46)

Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND

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Kip Williams' THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Film Rights Acquired by Cate Blanchett's Company


The Picture Of Dorian Gray will be making its way to screens! According to reports, Cate Blanchett's production company Dirty Films have purchased the film rights to the current West End production of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. This version of the classic novel is adapted by Kip Williams, who reimagined the story as a vehicle for a single actor to play all the characters through the use of video screens.

THE PLATYPUS Comes to St. Kilda in June


This June, Theatre Works and Buckets Nijinsky Productions serve up Melbourne theatre lovers a wonderfully bleak, black comedy about the end of a relationship. 

12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June


The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside the Private Industry Reading For DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR


Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge recently presented private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair, a new musical inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Check out photos here!

Culture Lab LIC to Present Children's Storytelling Show, THE SELFISH GIANT


Join Culture Lab LIC and PinProductions for the award-winning children's storytelling show, THE SELFISH GIANT, this Earthday. Experience this classic Oscar Wilde tale that's fun for the whole family and celebrates the power of stories. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Zips Along at Pittsburgh Public Theater


Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners, lightly reconceived as a screwball farce, is a refreshing summer treat.

World Premiere & More Set for Actors Theatre of Louisville 2024-25 Season


Actors Theatre of Louisville has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings


Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw to Continue With I'LL LEAVE IT TO YOU


Gingold Theatrical Group will continue the 19th season of Project Shaw with Noël Coward’s I’ll Leave It to You. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Pittsburgh Public Theater


All new photos have been released from The Importance of Being Earnest at Pittsburgh Public Theater! Performances run March 27 to April 14 at the O’Reilly Theater. Check out the photos here!

Apollinaire Theatre Company Will Present TOUCHING THE VOID Beginning Next Month


Based on Joe Simpson’s bestselling memoir turned BAFTA-winning film, David Greig’s thrilling adaptation charts this astonishing feat of human endurance. Life-affirming and often darkly funny, Touching the Void takes the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you’d be willing to go to survive.

THE MATCH GAME Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Next Month


 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will present the world premiere dramedy The Match Game by Steven Strafford. Performances run April 13 – May 5, 2024.

Pioneer Players Announce Inaugural Production: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST


Discover Pioneer Players, a new nonprofit theater company in Sacramento, launching with Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

Nuria Espert Receives Honorary Doctorate Award from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama


On Monday 18 March, the acclaimed Spanish actress and director Nuria Espert was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London.

Tickets Exclusively On Sale For THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY


Exclusive Agent Onsale begins today for The Picture Of Dorian Gray!

James Conlon To Become Conductor Laureate Of LA Opera In 2026


James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera since 2006, has announced that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director.

Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestream And More


Catch the livestream of MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF, a solo play by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Guest poets and Penny Arcade join the lineup from March 14-24.

The Dyon Collective to Present an Immersive, Victorian Salon Staged Reading of DORIAN GRAY


The Dyon Collective will present DORIAN GRAY, a Wilde adaptation written and directed by Maeve Aurora Chapman, starring Elisa Tarquinio as Dorian Gray.

New Adaptation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater


Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming new adaptation of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST from acclaimed director Jenny Koons, on stage March 27 to April 14 at the O'Reilly Theater.

Immersive ONCE Comes to Lachat Town Farm in Weston This Month


Opening this upcoming St. Patrick's Day weekend, the team behind the recent productions of “Adventures in Oz” and “Village of the Damned” at Lachat will utilize the farm's natural beauty to create the fields, streets, and music halls of Ireland that once inspired the likes of Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Van Morrison.

Oscar Wilde 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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