An Ideal Husband at The Maxwell Room

Join us for a delightful journey through politics, morality, and love with Oscar Wilde’s classic play, An Ideal Husband. This immersive production, directed by Evan Fenne and produced by Erin Grace Bailey, will take place at The Maxwell Room at Nicky’s Coal Fired, 5026 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209.

Performance Schedule:

• Saturday, August 17 at 1:30 PM (Opening)

• Sunday, August 18 at 1:30 PM

• Monday, August 19 at 7:00 PM

• Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM

• Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 PM (Closing)

THE STORY:

When an unexpected guest arrives in London, Sir Robert Chiltern finds himself faced with a moral dilemma that affects both his private and political lives. He, Lady Chiltern, and his always-overdressed friend Lord Goring suddenly find themselves thrust into a tale of blackmail, romance, and political scandal that can only be so masterfully told through the lens of Oscar Wilde’s wit and whimsy. Themes of the interaction of politics and morality, as well as unconditional love and redemption, resonate throughout this captivating narrative.

Cast:

• Sir Robert Chiltern: Andrew Gateley
• Lady Gertrude Chiltern: Emily Colquette
• Mabel Chiltern: Erin Grace Bailey
• Lord Goring: Abe Gibson
• Lady Caversham: Ann Street-Kavanagh
• Mrs Cheveley: Reilly O’Connell
• Lady Markby: Katie Fraley
• Mason/Phipps: Mick Grayson

Ticket Information:

Tickets are FREE and available to reserve online at Eventbrite ( https://tinyurl.com/ideal-husband ). Guests are encouraged to make a donation to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children. 

Key Messages:

An Ideal Husband is a poignant and topical British farce with commentary applicable to cancel culture, public personas, and humanity’s ability for redemption, all delivered through the whimsical and witty filter that is an Oscar Wilde comedy. This production is presented in an immersive manner, designed to make the audience feel as close as the characters on stage, in a unique found space rather than a traditional theater setting.

Quote from the Director:

"I have always enjoyed Oscar Wilde’s sense of whimsy and wit within his dialogue and characters, but I think An Ideal Husband especially showcases his ability to inject that humor into stories with important and timeless themes. Our goal is to simultaneously provide that emotional experience and intellectual engagement as well as a fun, free afternoon or night of theater," says Evan Fenne, Director.

Authors

• Oscar Wilde

Tony Awards and Nominations for An Ideal Husband