The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is produced by TheaterWorksUSA, Martian Entertainment, Greg Schaffert, Lang Entertainment Group, Lisa Chanel, Jennifer Doyle and Roy Lennox, Glass Half Full Productions, Hummel/Greene, Mary Maggio, Tim Schwider and Van Dean/Meredith Lucio in partnership with The Road Company. As the cast and creative team said when they spoke with us, it even got the approval of Rick Riordan. However, if you’re a fan of the book series, you would likely love The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical because it does the original work justice.
With 100 million copies of the original book series by Rick Riordan, the production had a lot to prove to fans of the book, especially after a film of the same name was produced and not received well by fans. The touring cast previewed three songs from the upcoming tour – “Another Terrible Day,” “My Grand Plan,” and the powerful closing number “Bring on The Monsters.” Following the National Tour Rehearsal, several cast members spoke to us about their experiences on the production so far, and what fans of the book series can expect! Additionally, Rob Rokicki wrote the music and lyrics, Patrick McCollum serves as the choreographer and the musical is directed by Stephen Brackett. D., Ryan Knowles as Chiron and others and Jaclynn Steele as Sally and others. The rest of the cast includes Jorrel Javier as Grover and Mr. Harry, Ron, Hermoine, Draco and other familiar. Reprising their roles in the National Tour are Chris McCarrell for the lead role of Percy Jackson, Kristen Stokes as Annabeth Chase, James Hayden Rodriguez as the role of Luke and Sarah Beth Pfeiffer as the role of Clarice. The award-winning team from London brings its production to New York with much of the original cast intact. The musical features action throughout and a powerful score. Percy goes on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a massive war between all of the Greek gods. The Lightning Thief musical tells the story of Percy Jackson, the son of the Poseidon, who discovers that he is the son of the Greek god with newly-found powers that he cannot yet control. The premise of the musical is directly from the book series, which has been very well-received by book fans as it keeps the original work in act. With the success of the sold-out 2017 production, a National Tour is coming soon with many of the original Off-Broadway cast reprising their roles. The production was well-received by critics and fans of the original book series by Rick Riordan. The acclaimed musical debuted at the Lucille Lortel Theater in 2017 where it was nominated for thee Drama Desk awards, including Best Musical. The musical began Off-Broadway as a sold-out short run by Theaterworks USA that later turned into a new version with an entirely new score and extended script. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Cast Members:Ĭhris McCarrell, Izzy Figueroa, Jorrel Javier, Ryan Knowles, Sam Leicht, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, James Hayden Rodriguez, Jalynn Steele, T.This past week we caught up with the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical as they prepare for a national tour that kicks off in January 2019. To purchase 10 or more tickets, visit Broadway Inbound. THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL GROUP TICKETS The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Special Informationħ onstage actors play 47 characters in this epic musical adventure. Get a peek at Chris McCarrell, Jorrel Javier, Kristin Stokes, and more with the videos below Chris McCarrell. Featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has fans of all ages “cheering like the ball is being dropped on New Year's Eve!” ( New York Magazine) After all, in this “action-packed, mythical adventure,” ( City Dads Group) “Percy Jackson is a rock star!” ( NY Daily News) To prepare you to bring on the monsters, we're getting to know the show's cast members. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the “thoroughly endearing family-friendly musical” that “could be called Hadestown for kids!” (Charles Isherwood, Broadway News) With “one foot in Harry Potter and another in Dear Evan Hansen,” ( Chicago Tribune) this “winning adaptation” ( Hollywood Reporter) of Rick Riordan's bestselling Disney-Hyperion novel is “compelling for fans and new audiences alike!” ( TheaterMania)Īs a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. View all Broadway Shows and Off Broadway Shows and Events. This show played its final performance on Sunday - January 5.