Green Grow The Lilacs
by Lynn Riggs

Name: Green Grow The Lilacs
Brand: Lynn Riggs
SKU: 9780573609626
Rating: 3.27 (141 reviews)

Green Grow The Lilacs Book Cover — Green Grow The Lilacs Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1900-1910Expandable CastingUnit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesAmerican

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize

Nominee: 1931 Pulitzer Prize in Drama

What readers are saying

Readers are intrigued by the original play that inspired the musical Oklahoma. Many find it fascinating to see the differences and similarities between the two works, especially regarding characters and dialogue. Although some feel the play lacks the excitement of the musical, it remains a cherished piece for fans of theatre history and Oklahoma's cultural roots.

Interesting historical perspectiveCharming dialect and voiceBeautifully illustrated editionClose to the musical storylineSome find it a bore without musicCharacters could be more developed

Synopsis

Drama / 10m 4f extras This evocative play charting the rocky romance between headstrong farmgirl Laurey and cocky cowhand Curley in a tale of early America during the settlement of the midwest was the basis of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!

Using the colorful vernacular of the period Green Grow the Lilacs paints a picture of pioneer farmlife with colorful characters and language presenting a dramatic challenge to professionals and amateurs alike.

ThemesDrama PS3535.I645 G7 1958

Press Reviews

"Musical theater fans owe themselves the pleasure of seeing this rarely seen classic of the American stage."
— VC On Stage

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Aunt Eller Murphy	—	—	—
Laurey Williams	—	—	—
Jeeter Fry	—	—	—
Ado Annie Carnes	—	—	—
A Peddler	—	—	—
Cord Elam	—	—	—
Old Man Peck	—	—	—
A Cowboy	—	—	—
Another Cowboy	—	—	—
An Old Farmer	—	—	—
Marthy	—	—	—
Fiddler	—	—	—
Banjo Player	—	—	—
Other Farmers	—	—	—
Cowboys	—	—	—
Girls	—	—	—
Curly Mcclain	—	—	—