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Lynn Riggs

Date of Death: June 30, 1954 (54)

Birth Place: Claremore, OK, USA

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New York Premiere Of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Enters Final Week At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.
New York Premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Opens This Week at Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Discover the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS, a play by the author of GREEN GROW THE LILACS, which inspired Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!, opening this Thursday. Performances will take place at Mint Theater Company.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Mint Theater Company Presents SUMP'N LIKE WINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2024

Mint Theater Company has released a first look at the New York Premiere of Sump'n Like Wings by Lynn Riggs, author of more than thirty plays including Green Grow the Lilacs, the basis for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark musical Oklahoma! Written in 1925, Sump'n Like Wings was published in 1928. 
Get 2-For-1 Tickets as Part of NYC Off-Broadway Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

2-for-1 tickets will be available for several off-Broadway productions beginning this September and running into October of 2024, as part of NYC Off-Broadway Week. Learn more about how to get tickets and what shows are participating.
Cast Set for SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been revealed for the NY premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Mint Theater to Present NY Premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS by Lynn Riggs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

Mint Theater Company will present the New York Premiere of Sump'n Like Wings by Lynn Riggs. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024

Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'Barely Visible: Native American Theater Artists'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited will present Barely Visible: Native American Theater Artists, a live townhall on June 27th, 6:30pm Meet and Greet, Town Hall at 7pm.
Review: OKLAHOMA at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 5, 2024

OKLAHOMA is beyond ‘OK’ at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater; A truly wonderful classic brought to life.
Hedgerow Theatre Extends Production Of Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024

Hedgerow Theatre Company is currently presenting The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic from the pen of Irish playwright Enda Walsh. Learn more about the extension here!
OKLAHOMA! Showing On the Main Stage of The Lake Worth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

Lake Worth Playhouse announces the production of Oklahoma! on the Main Stage as part of our 71st Season.
Sierra Boggess Will Lead New Cast Recording of OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

An all new cast recording of Oklahoma!, featuring the musical's complete original score, will be released this September.
Interview: Rachel Bertone revisits OKLAHOMA! at Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 27, 2023

Everything old is new again. And when it comes to the classic musical “Oklahoma!” director and choreographer Rachel Bertone likes it that way.
OKLAHOMA! Comes to Prairie Repertory Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

Oklahoma! comes to Prairie Repertory Theatre in July. Performances run July 5-7, 2023 at 7:30pm and July 8, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Oscar Larson Theatre.
Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston Announces THE LITTLE MERMAID And OKLAHOMA! For Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston continues its mission to fuse education and audience entertainment through musical theatre in its 54th Season, bringing two timeless and timely classics, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (June 23 - July 2, 2023) and Disney's TheLittle Mermaid (July 28 - August 6, 2023) to life on stage this summer.
OKLAHOMA! Tour Cast to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022

The national tour cast of Oklahoma! will perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. The production stars Sasha Hutchings and Sean Grandillo, joined by Christopher Bannow, Sis, Hennessy Winkler, Benj Mirman, Barbara Walsh, Hannah Solow, Mauricio Lozano, Ugo Chukwu, Jordan Wynn, and more.
Review: OKLAHOMA at Ahmanson Theatre
by Tracey Paleo - Sep 20, 2022

It seems everybody is having one of two reactions to Director Daniel Fish’s revival of OKLAHOMA! currently playing at the Ahmanson Theatre. But love it or hate it, so much of this update of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s acclaimed 1943 musical in which a farm girl is courted by two rival suitors, works.
Los Angeles Premiere of OKLAHOMA! to Open at the Ahmanson Theatre This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022

The Los Angeles premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! directed by Daniel Fish opens Thursday, September 15 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. The tour will mark the first time a First-Class Equity production of Oklahoma! has toured North America in more than 40 years. This bold interpretation will play through October 16.
Review: OKLAHOMA! at Golden Gate Theatre
by Steve Murray - Aug 19, 2022

What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Golden Gate Theatre?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lynn Riggs written?

Lynn Riggs has written 9 shows including Big Lake (Playwright), Roadside (Playwright), Green Grow the Lilacs (Bookwriter), Russet Mantle (Playwright), The Cream in the Well (Playwright), Oklahoma! (Source Material), Borned in Texas (Playwright), Roadside (Source Material), Roadside (Source Material).

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