This article is written from a real world point of view. This article is about the musical. For other uses, see. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the 2017 musical adaptation based on the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan. The musical was first introduced to NYC by Theatreworks USA in 2014 as part of its free theater series, a one-hour version with a smaller cast that went on to tour the country. In 2017, a brand-new production with a new score, an updated, expanded script including a second act, a larger cast, and a live band began a limited run with performances beginning on March 23, an opening set for April 4 and a last performance on May 6 on the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has received positive reviews from critics.

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Fern Siegel, for The Huffington Post, praised the musical for its dialogue, story and cast, calling it 'a reminder that Off-Broadway is an important venue for musicals', while Raven Snook, for Time Out, describe it as 'worthy of the gods'. Frank Scheck, in reviewing the production for The Hollywood Reporter, wrote that the musical 'proves far more enjoyable than the misbegotten 2010 film version or its 2013 sequel' and 'also provides an excellent if irreverent introduction to Greek mythology that just might persuade some kids to dig deeper.' Contents [] Plot The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life.

As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and he is on an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt and prevent a war between the gods. Normal is a myth when you’re a demigod.

Based on the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed theatrical adventure that will rock your world - and the underworld. Crew Cast CHRIS McCARRELL as Percy Jackson KRISTIN STOKES as Annabeth as Grover and Mr. JAMES HAYDEN RODRIGUEZ as Luke, Ares, and others JONATHAN RAVIV as Chiron, Poseidon, and others.

SARAH BETH PFEIFER as Clarisse, Katie Gardener, and others CARRIE COMPERE as Sally Jackson, Silena Beauregard, and Charon Understudies For Chiron and Grover: SAM HARTLEY For Clarisse and Sally: DANIELLE JAMES For Percy and Luke: PETER LAPRADE For Annabeth: SARAH BETH PFEIFER.