|
|
Article: OSCAR-WORTHY LYNN REDGRAVE GOES WILDE AS LADY BRACKNELL IN 'EARNEST'.(U)
- Article from:
- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
- Article date:
- January 25, 2006
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2006 Daily News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Evan Henerson Theater Writer
More than half a century has passed since Michael Redgrave played Jack Worthing in the 1952 film version of Oscar Wilde's ``The Importance of Being Earnest.'' Now, in a production of ``Earnest'' directed by Sir Peter Hall that commences a mini U.S. tour at the Ahmanson Theatre, it's Sir Michael's younger daughter, Lynn Redgrave, who is above the title.
Lynn Redgrave will be playing the formidable Lady Bracknell, the imperious - and ever witty - dowager who temporarily makes life miserable for most of the characters in the comedy of manners. (``To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose ...