Being Earnest (2021)
A Groovy 1960s Musical Take on Wilde’s Most Popular Play. Being Earnest takes place in a mod, 1960’s, Austin Powers-era setting. All of the brilliant wit in Wilde’s most popular play intact in this effervescent musical about two young couples and the societal conventions, over-bearing mothers, and misplaced handbags in railway stations that they must overcome in the course of finding true love. The score is a sparkling homage to 1960’s rock groups such as Herman’s Hermits, The Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, The Seekers, The Hollies, The Lovin’ Spoonful and more.
Director: Michael Unger
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 17, 2021
Cast
- Max Pink - Algernon
- Tim Rebers - Lane / Dr Chasuble / Merriman
- Joey Chelius - Jack
- Nathan Marinan - Lady Bracknell
- Stephanie Staszak - Gwendolyn
- Karen Estrada - Miss Prism
- Ashley Oveido - Cecily
- Barbara Gruska - Additional Vocals
- Ethan Gruska - Additional Vocals
Screenplay
- Oscar Wilde
- Paul Gordon (Book)
- Paul Gordon (Lyricist)
Music: Paul Gordon, Jay Gruska
Production: Skylight Music Theatre
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, live, period piece
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Being Earnest about?
- A Groovy 1960s Musical Take on Wilde’s Most Popular Play. Being Earnest takes place in a mod, 1960’s, Austin Powers-era setting. All of the brilliant wit in Wilde’s most popular play intact in this effervescent musical about two young couples and the societal conventions, over-bearing mothers, and misplaced handbags in railway stations that they must overcome in the course of finding true love. The score is a sparkling homage to 1960’s rock groups such as Herman’s Hermits, The Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, The Seekers, The Hollies, The Lovin’ Spoonful and more.
- Who directed Being Earnest?
- Being Earnest was directed by Michael Unger.
- Who stars in Being Earnest?
- Being Earnest stars Max Pink, Tim Rebers, Joey Chelius, Nathan Marinan, Stephanie Staszak, Karen Estrada.
- How long is Being Earnest?
- Being Earnest has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Being Earnest?
- Being Earnest is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Being Earnest produced?
- Being Earnest was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Being Earnest?
- The themes of Being Earnest include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.