A play that jokes about a now defunct system of social class, yet still manages to resonate a hilarious chord with its audience, is truly one worth seeing. The production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest by the Roundabout Theater Company is not only sidesplittingly funny, but still manages to remain poignant and relevant over a century after it was penned.
A Tony winning Brian Bedford (and aptly so might I add) reigns supreme as Lady Augusta Bracknell, a rank obsessed mother whose approval is necessary to facilitate the marriage of several key couples. Meanwhile, the exploration of the utility, as well as function, of truth in modern society ranges from absurd rhapsodizing to hard-hitting mantras that leave the viewer pondering what exactly is the importance of being earnest.
Accompanied by breathtaking sets and a sublime cast, The Importance of Being Earnest is aggressive in its perfection: it grabs you from the very beginning and never relinquishes your attention, despite two intermissions. This flawless production will leave you speechless, tears coursing down your cheeks as a result of intense laughter. If you are going to see one play this summer, make it The Importance of Being Earnest.
This incredibly written review is by Penina Kessler. When she becomes a published and renowned theatre critic, the best in all New York, all of you can say you read her very first here!
... I don't think I'll have the audacity to ever write again because I know that I will never be able to measure up to her amazing skills.
I love when you write sofie! You wanna see this play together?
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