Lynn Riggs
Birth Place: Claremore, OK, USA
Latest News on Lynn Riggs:
Feature: Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey, Love and Independence in OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre (Jun 14, 2025)
New York Premiere Of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Enters Final Week At Theatre Row (Oct 29, 2024)
New York Premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Opens This Week at Mint Theater Company (Oct 8, 2024)
Feature: Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey, Love and Independence in OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre (Jun 14, 2025)
New York Premiere Of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Enters Final Week At Theatre Row (Oct 29, 2024)
New York Premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Opens This Week at Mint Theater Company (Oct 8, 2024)
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VIDEO: The Cast of OKLAHOMA! Performs 'The Farmer and the Cowman' in New 360-Degree Video
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-10 07:20:59
TV: OKLAHOMA! Celebrates Grammy Nominations And New Vinyl Album
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-20 17:49:10
VIDEO: Mary Testa & Ali Stroker Talk Starring in OKLAHOMA!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-04 15:32:06
VIDEO: Watch 'People Will Say We're In Love' From TUTS' OKLAHOMA!
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-21 13:03:36
VIDEO: Watch 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' From TUTS' OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-19 05:58:26
VIDEO: Get A First Look at OKLAHOMA! at Theatre Under The Stars in Houston
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-17 13:07:06
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Get A First Look At OKLAHOMA at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-12 11:33:04
VIDEO: Houston Ballet Preps for OKLAHOMA! at Theatre Under The Stars
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-08-30 20:43:51
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Same-Sex OKLAHOMA! at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2018-08-19 17:24:26
VIDEO: It's A Beautiful Mornin' at Marriott Theatre with OKLAHOMA!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-17 18:01:03
VIDEO: Cast of Goodspeed's OKLAHOMA! Shares Message of Hope, Love, and Unity in the Wake of Las Vegas Shooting
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-03 13:48:54
VIDEO: We 'Cain't Say No' to Highlights from OKLAHOMA! at Goodspeed Musicals
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-02 13:33:18
News
Feature: Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey, Love and Independence in OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 14, 2025
Interview with Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey in Cygnet's 'Oklahoma!' and shares what it’s like stepping into this iconic role, blending old and new in the show’s revival, and what it means to be part of Cygnet’s final production before their big move.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 14, 2025
Interview with Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey in Cygnet's 'Oklahoma!' and shares what it’s like stepping into this iconic role, blending old and new in the show’s revival, and what it means to be part of Cygnet’s final production before their big move.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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