Queer Earnest Adaptation for Pride Month

June 11, 2024

Colin Douglas for Chicago Theatre & Concert Reviews // “A polished gem, this production shines brightly and radiates with style, especially just in time for Gay Pride Month.”

Kerry Reid for Chicago Reader // “if you’ve ever imagined how Oscar Wilde would fare in contemporary queer Chicago life, look no further than Strawdog Theatre’s sparkling and delightful adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest by Dusty Brown and Elizabeth Swanson, directed by Swanson.”

Karen Topham for Chicago Onstage // “Wilde wrote this play to have mainstream appeal and, though this queer adaptation adds a layer of outrageousness, the sparkle of his wit shines through in almost every line. Swanson’s crisp go-for-broke direction doesn’t miss a trick…”

The show run through the end of June. Tickets are free (!!) and available through Strawdog Theatre.