Lynn Riggs

Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026

Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and  choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.  The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed  Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David  Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The  Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.  

OKLAHOMA! to Open Northern Stage's Summer Musical Theater Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

Northern Stage's Summer Musical Theater Intensive will present Oklahoma! at the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts, featuring student performers ages 12 to 18 under director Kevin David Thomas.

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!

RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and More Set For Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its 2026-27 season launching with Ride the Cyclone. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!

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. 

New York Premiere Of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Enters Final Week At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 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.

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. 

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.

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 18, 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 22, 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 26, 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.