The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

Step into a world of sparkling conversation, romance, and sheer absurdity! Oscar Wilde’s wonderfully entertaining “trivial comedy for serious people” introduces two debonair bachelors, Jack and Algernon, who each lead a hidden double life. When a weekend in the country gives their alter egos the chance to win the hearts of two society ladies, they learn that keeping track of their lavish web of lies may be a bit harder than they realize. The plot twists and turns will at once keep you on the edge of your seat and doubled over in fits of laughter.

Rating: PG for romantic innuendo, brief profanity, allusion to alcohol and smoking. Suitable for most audiences with guidance urged for pre-teens.

The Importance of Being Earnest
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | Pittsburgh Public Theater

    Step into a world of sparkling conversation, romance, and sheer absurdity! Oscar Wilde’s wonderfully entertaining “trivial comedy for serious people” introduces two debonair bachelors, Jack and Algernon, who each lead a hidden double life. When a weekend in the country gives their alter egos the ...

Extras

  • Meet the Artist: Jenny Koons

    Sit down with the director and writer responsible for Pittsburgh Public Theater's newest adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest, Jenny Koons.

  • The Importance of Being Earnest - Play Guide

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    This play guide provides educators and students with information regarding: Oscar Wilde, historical context, modern parallels, adaptation challenges, production details, as well as classroom talking points and discussion themes. This play guide is aimed to be an educational resource and aide educ...

  • The Importance of Being Earnest - Content Rating Guide

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    This detailed description of our content rating for The Importance of Being Earnest contains a detailed annotation of considerations that go into the show's PG rating.