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The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+

Opening Date: May 1, 2022
Closing Date: Jul 28, 2022
The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+

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Playing @
Actors Temple Theater
339 West 47th St, New York, NY 10036
A modern inclusive spin on Oscar Wilde’s classic tale, The Importance of Being Earnest, reimagined with LGBTQ+ representation.

John “Jack” Worthing loves NYC and Gwyn Fairfax, and he can have both when he assumes the name of his made-up brother, Ernest. When Agernon, “Algy” (John’s best friend) falls in love with Cecil (John’s ward), he too decides to take on the name of Ernest. With John pursuing one man and Algy pursuing another, Lady Bracknell (who happens to be Gwyn’s mother) slowly unravels the odd strings of potential matchmaking. Of course, with two men and one name they share, what follows is a mess of imaginary identities, good natured gossip, and ridiculous romance. The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+ brings Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people '' to contemporary times with new laughter, color and heart.

COVID Safety Information:
Masks are required.
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Age Guidance: 12

Performance Schedule

THURSDAYS @ 7 PM


Cast
  • Preston Fox
  • Clint Blakely
  • Kenon Veno
  • Michael Morley
  • Denise Turkan
  • Lauren E King
  • Marie Anello

Written By
  • Oscar Wilde

Director
  • Maarten Cornelis

Choreography
  • J. Mahal and Lyman Heung

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