On stage at OSU Proscenium Theatre in Columbus: The Importance of Being Earnest
November 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026 at OSU Proscenium Theatre, Columbus
About this event
On November 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026, The Importance of Being Earnest comes to OSU Proscenium Theatre in Columbus. Ohio State Department of Theatre is on the bill.
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.
Tickets & house rules
Late Seating and Reentry will be at the discretion of House Management. No refunds or exchanges.
Event details
- Date
- November 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026
- Time
- See performance times
- Venue
- OSU Proscenium Theatre
- Address
- 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Plays & Musicals · Drama
- Accessibility
- 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.
Upcoming dates (6)
Venue & getting there
OSU Proscenium Theatre
1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
How to get to OSU Proscenium Theatre
- Greyhound BusBus stop490 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.
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Your visit to OSU Proscenium Theatre
- Date
- November 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026
- Getting there
- Greyhound Bus (bus stop), 490 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away
- Staying nearby
- 1 hotel within walking distance; the closest is The Blackwell Inn (630 m)
Every upcoming Ohio State Department of Theatre date
- Dead Man's Cell PhoneOSU Black Box Theatre, Columbus
- The Wise Woman of HoxtonColumbus Performing Arts Center, Columbus
Good to know
When is “The Importance of Being Earnest”?
The Importance of Being Earnest takes place on November 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026.
Where is “The Importance of Being Earnest” held?
Venue: OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.
How much are tickets for “The Importance of Being Earnest”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “The Importance of Being Earnest”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to OSU Proscenium Theatre by public transport?
The closest stop is Greyhound Bus (bus stop), 490 m from OSU Proscenium Theatre – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near OSU Proscenium Theatre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.
Where else is Ohio State Department of Theatre performing?
Ohio State Department of Theatre also has 2 more dates coming up, for example Columbus (Oct 31 and Dec 3, 2026).
