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An Ideal Husband 1895

Ages: 8+
Opened: March 12, 1895

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Lyceum Theatre
4th Avenue (23rd & 24th) New York, NY


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SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022


SBCC Theatre Arts Department will present a student showcase production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Katie Laris, November 9-19, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.  

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Opens At Hale Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2018


Hale Centre Theatre's season continues with the opening of a top-notch revival of Oscar Wilde's endlessly entertaining comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.  Directed by Cambrian James, this sparkling comedy which the London Telegraph calls "the most perfect comedy in the English language" plays April 5 through May 12, 2018.  Tickets are $32.00 and are on sale now to the general public. Discounts are available for children and groups of 10 or more.

Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018


Maria Aitken will direct the Globe's handsome production of this timeless world classic-an unmissable opportunity to see what the London Telegraph calls 'the most perfect comedy in the English language.' The Importance of Being Earnest will run January 27 - March 4, 2018 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets start at $30.00 and are on sale now to the general public. Previews run January 27-31. Opening night is Thursday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Old Globe's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018


The Old Globe's 2017 2018 Season continues with today's announcement of the complete cast and creative team of a top-notch revival of Oscar Wilde's endlessly entertaining comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Maria Aitken will direct the Globe's handsome production of this timeless world classic an unmissable opportunity to see what the London Telegraph calls the most perfect comedy in the English language. The Importance of Being Earnest will run January 27 March 4, 2018 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Tickets start at $30.00 and are on sale now to the general public. Previews run January 27 31. Opening night is Thursday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m.

COD College Theater Presents A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the MAC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2016


College of DuPage (COD) College Theater presents Oscar Wilde's "A Woman of No Importance," directed by COD Professor of Theater, Amelia Barrett at the McAninch Arts Center's Studio Theatre, Oct. 6-23. "A Woman of No Importance" premiered in 1893 in London's Haymarket Theatre. As with many of Wilde's plays, it satirizes English upper class society and features many witty, memorable and highly quotable lines, such as "Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed;" and "Nothing succeeds like excess." Please note: This play contains adult language and themes.

COD College Theater Presents A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the MAC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2016


College of DuPage (COD) College Theater presents Oscar Wilde's "A Woman of No Importance," directed by COD Professor of Theater, Amelia Barrett at the McAninch Arts Center's Studio Theatre, Oct. 6-23. "A Woman of No Importance" premiered in 1893 in London's Haymarket Theatre. As with many of Wilde's plays, it satirizes English upper class society and features many witty, memorable and highly quotable lines, such as "Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed;" and "Nothing succeeds like excess." Please note: This play contains adult language and themes.

Dead Writers Theatre Collective Opens 2015 Season with LADY WINDEMERE'S FAN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015


Dead Writers Theatre Collective opens their season with Oscar Wilde's four-act comedy of morals 'Lady Windermere's Fan,' directed by Dead Writers Artistic Director Jim Schneider at Stage 773 located at 1225 W. Belmont Ave., April 17-June 7. Previews are April 17-21; press opening is Wednesday, April 22.

Dead Writers Theatre Collective to Open 2015 Season with LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 2, 2015


Dead Writers Theatre Collective opens their season with Oscar Wilde's four-act comedy of morals "Lady Windermere's Fan," directed by Dead Writers Artistic Director Jim Schneider at Stage 773 located at 1225 W. Belmont Ave., April 17-June 7. Previews are April 17-21; press opening is Wednesday, April 22.

Dead Writers Theatre Collective to Open 2015 Season with LADY WINDEMERE'S FAN, 4/17-6/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


Dead Writers Theatre Collective opens their season with Oscar Wilde's four-act comedy of morals "Lady Windermere's Fan," directed by Dead Writers Artistic Director Jim Schneider at Stage 773 located at 1225 W. Belmont Ave., April 17-June 7. Previews are April 17-21; press opening is Wednesday, April 22.

N.O.M.A.D.S. and Adam Blanshay Present THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, Previews 1/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2010


N.O.M.A.D.S. and Adam Blanshay present the World Premiere of Daniel Mitura's new stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY with previews beginning January 21st prior to officially opening on January 25th at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan. Henning Hegland will direct.

An Ideal Husband History

Other Productions of An Ideal Husband

1895   Broadway
Broadway
1918   Broadway
Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   West End London Revival
West End
2018   West End West End Revival
West End
2020   Boston Huntington Theatre Company Production
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