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The Importance of Being EarnestColumbus · Tue, Nov 17, 2026

7:30 PM local time
OSU Proscenium TheatreColumbus, OH
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The Importance of Being Earnest takes place at OSU Proscenium Theatre, Columbus, OH on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM local time.

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Good friends Algernon and Jack use the same alter ego, Ernest, to pursue the innocent Cecily and Gwendolen who insist on marrying a man named Ernest. Gwendolens mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, forbids the match. Using wit, puns, farce, mistaken identity and a handbag, Wildes Trivial Comedy for Serious People satirizes the superficiality of Englands aristocracy and the hypocrisy of Victorian morality. Irish playwright Oscar Wilde (1854/1900) is best known for his Gothic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. His four comedies of manners (Lady Windermeres Fan; A Woman of No Importance; An Ideal Husband; The Importance of Being Earnest) made him one of the most successful playwrights of his day. The Importance of Being Earnest is Ohio State Theatres most-produced play.

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Late Seating and Reentry will be at the discretion of House Management. No refunds or exchanges.
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ADA Wheelchair Accessible seating is available for purchase. Each wheelchair accessible ticket can include up to 3 companion tickets. Limited Mobility seating is available for purchase. Please select wheelchair accessible from the "Type of Accessible Tickets" menu and proceed with purchase. You may purchase up to 3 companion tickets with each limited mobility ticket.

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1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH, 43210
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When is The Importance of Being Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time.

Where is The Importance of Being Earnest taking place?

At OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210.

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Does The Importance of Being Earnest have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Importance of Being Earnest has 16 upcoming dates, including Columbus (Nov 13), Columbus (Nov 15), and Columbus (Nov 18).

The Importance of Being Earnest

Tue, Nov 17, 2026

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