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In The Importance of Being Earnest, dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities—not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen’s mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell. 

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Performances ended on Jun. 26, 2011.

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In The Importance of Being Earnest, dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities—not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen’s mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell. 

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Previews: Dec 20, 2010 • Opening: Jan 13, 2011 • Closing: Jun 26, 2011
Broadway Plays Classics Comedy 2011 Tony Winners

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Entrance

Primary entrance from street, double doors are 31"

Water Fountain

Accessible water fountains throughout the theater, all reachable by elevator.

Hearing Assistance

Assisted listening devices available. Infrared headsets are free to check out at coatcheck with a photo ID.

Elevators and Escalators

Elevators are available to all levels of the theater.

Wheelchair Access

The Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine are accessible.

Restrooms

Three male and three female accessible restrooms are located in the Grand Lounge at basement level, reachable by elevator.

Accessible Seating

Designated, flexible wheelchair seating is available behind the Center Orchestra and the last row of the Mezzanine.

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Coat check is available.
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The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

Brian Bedford
Lady Bracknell
Brian Murray
Reverend Chasuble
Algernon Moncrieff
Jack Worthing
Tim MacDonald
Merriman
Paul O'Brien
Lane
Jessie Austrian
Gwendolyn Fairfax
Charlotte Parry
Cecily Cardew

Creative

Written by
Oscar Wilde
Director
Brian Bedford
Set and Costume Designer
Desmond Heeley
Lighting Designer
Duane Schuler
Sound Designer
Drew Levy
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