| Lynn Riggs | |
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| Born | August 31, 1899  Claremore |
| Died | June 30, 1954 (aged 54) New York City |
| Occupation | Playwright, poet |
| Notable works | Green Grow the Lilacs (basis for Oklahoma!) |
| Notable awards | Guggenheim Fellowship, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Hall of Great Westerners |
Rollie Lynn Riggs (August 31, 1899 – June 30, 1954)[1] was an American author, poet, playwright and screenwriter. His 1931 play Green Grow the Lilacs was adapted into the landmark musical Oklahoma!.[2]
- ^ Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
- ^ Gritz, Jennie Rothenberg (March 30, 2023). "Behind 'Oklahoma!' Lies the Remarkable Story of a Gay Cherokee Playwright". Smithsonian Magazine. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved April 3, 2023.