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The Importance of Being Earnest Broadway Original Cast


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May Blayney Headshot
May Blayney
Cecily Cardew

(John Worthing's ward)
Florence Edney Headshot
Florence Edney
Miss Prism

(Miss Cardew's governess)
A. E. Matthews Headshot
A. E. Matthews
Algernon Moncrieff
Jane Oaker Headshot
Jane Oaker
Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax

(Lady Bracknell's daughter)
Frederick Raymond Headshot
Frederick Raymond
Merriman

(Butler to Mr. Worthing)
Hamilton Revelle Headshot
Hamilton Revelle
John Worthing, J.P.

(Of the Manor House, Woolton, Hertfordshire)
Albert Tavernier Headshot
Albert Tavernier
Reverend Canon Chasuble, D.D.

(Rector of Woolton)
Ethel Winthrop Headshot
Ethel Winthrop
Lady Bracknell

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Awards and Nominations


1982 Olivier Awards
Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role: Anna Massey won.
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