The Importance of Being Earnest

Thursday, February 24th | All Day
Zurcher Auditorium

Originally subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People”, this classical comedy of manners has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1895. When Jack Worthing decides to create an imaginary alter-ego—a brother named “Ernest”—to escape the duties of country life and have some fun in the city, he never imagines the confusion and troubles that await him as a result. As he attempts to woo his friend Algernon’s cousin Gwendolyn, Algernon escapes to the country pretending to be Ernest in order to woo Jack’s young ward Cecily. Threats of heartbreak—along with much hilarity—ensue as the ladies try to untangle who exactly “Ernest” is.

Tickets can be purchased through the Huntington University Box Office online or by calling (260) 359-4261.