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OSCAR-WORTHY LYNN REDGRAVE GOES WILDE AS LADY BRACKNELL IN 'EARNEST'.(U)

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From: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date: 20060125
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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 ...

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