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The Musical Importance of Being Earnest
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 5m
Oscar Wilde, John Sean O'Mahony
The Musical Importance of Being Earnest (libretto)
A musical adaptation in two acts by John Sean Oäó»Mahony of
Oscar Wildeäó»s The Importance of Being Earnest
The elegantly absurd plot centres on Jack Worthing, who is "Ernest" in town. He wins Gwendolen's hand, but she declares that she chiefly loves him for his name Ernest-the name Jack has allotted to his non-existent brother whose peccadilloes explain …
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Cast Size
4w, 5m -
Subgenre
Period -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
Oscar Wilde's comedy has been adapted into a delightful musical with many enchanting songs and this period play, set in the 1890s, can be staged as simply or elaborately as desired.
The Scenes
Act I Outside Green Park, in the heart of London, 1895. Lake's, one of London's most fashionable tailors. The morning-room in Algernon's flat in Half Moon Street. In the grounds of the Manor House, Woolton, Hertfordshire. A secluded corner of the flower garden. The trellis garden
Act II The topiary garden. The terrace at tea time. The conservatory at the Manor House. The library of the Manor House
The Music includes
"Bunburying," "Born in a Handbag," and "The Importance of Being Earnest".
- Time Period 19th Century, 17th Century
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Licensing & Materials
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