Creators
Leonard Diamond
Book, Music, and Lyrics By Leonard Diamond, M.D. wrote his first musical in college and continued writing through medical school, psychiatric residency, and private practice, right up to today! “Earnest” is the first musical for which he has...
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Reviews
"Truly impressive! The whole thing is a hoot."
The Newtown Bee
"(Diamond) demonstrates an understanding of Wilde's work and the vibrant spirit of the original is captured in the witty songs."
Aideen Howard, Literary Director of Abbey Theatre
Orchestration
1 Musician
PIANO/VOCAL
or TRACKS (included in your Production Package)
Casting
Casting Note
The roles of Lane and Merriman may be played by the same actor.
Oscar Wilde
Author of The Importance of Being Earnest. Flamboyant personality.
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Composer and partner of the Gilbert & Sullivan team.
Algernon Moncrieff
A idle, facetious young gentleman, residing in London.
Lane
A butler in Wilde's home.
John Worthing, J.P.
A young, serious, somewhat stiff gentleman, concerned with appearances. Algernon's friend, known to Algernon as “Earnest Worthing.”
Lady Bracknell
An aristocratic, forceful in manner, middle-aged woman. Algernon's aunt, mother of Gwendolen.
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax
A young lady living in London with her mother. Algernon's cousin. Admirer of “Earnest.”
Miss Prism
Governess to Cecily Cardew. A proper woman, concerned with instructing Cecily in all accepted etiquette.
Merriman
John Worthing's butler at his country home.
Cecily Cardew
John Worthing's ward, residing in Mr. Worthing's country home. A young, naïve girl.
Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.
Residing priest in the parish located in John Worthing's countryside town. Admirer of Miss Prism.
Production Materials
The required production package will include the materials listed below. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.
10 Cast Script/Vocal Books
A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.
2 Director’s Scripts
A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.
1 Stage Manager’s Script
A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.
Orchestration Set
Tracks (included in your Production Package)
Production Resources
Additional Printed Books
Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.
$25 each
Digital Orchestration PDFs
Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.
Digital PC or PV $50
Full Digital Orchestration Set $150
Broadway Plus
A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.
Prices Vary by Product
TurnKey Transpositions
Our catalogue is full of iconic music, and we can customize many of our titles to your performers' unique voices with our TurnKey Transpositions. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! Our team will transpose any songs at your request during any point in your license period. All files will be delivered digitally and priced for your specific needs.
$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)
Credits
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Leonard Diamond
A musical adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
