Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece opens in the BlackBox Theater on Feb. 13

Staff Reports

MIDLAND — Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland continues its 2025-2026 season with “The Importance of Being Earnest,” presented in the BlackBox Theater for nine performances.

The newest show in the Clearview Federal Credit Union Subscription Series will be staged Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 19-22.

Few plays have endured quite like this one. With its razor-sharp wit, delightfully tangled identities, and unapologetic satire of social expectations, Earnest remains one of the great comedies of manners and a joyful reminder that laughter, cleverness, and a little absurdity are timeless. Wilde’s world is elegant on the surface and rather silly underneath and this cast brings these words to life with precision and playfulness.

“Whether this is your first time seeing Earnest or your tenth, prepare to laugh and enjoy one of the most produced comedies of all time,” Justin Fortunato, producing artistic director for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, said. “Thank you to all our patrons for supporting Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and live theatre in our community.”

Tickets are available by visiting LincolnParkArts.org or calling 724.576.4644

Lincoln Park’s recent BlackBox presentation of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” completely sold-out, so people are encouraged to get tickets as soon as possible.