Based on the novel by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief features a book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki. The musical follows Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is the son of a Greek god and is thrust into a world of monsters, mythology, and destiny. The production is presented by The Actors Studio of New Jersey as part of its 2026 residency season at the Dunellen Theatre, supported in part by the NJEDA's A.R.T. - Phase II Grant Program.
Cast and Creative Team for The Lightning Thief at Dunellen Theatre
Creative Team
Stephen Sondheim
Music, Lyrics
Jon Hartmere
Book
Hugh Wheeler
Book
Nell Benjamin
Lyrics
Jeff Richmond
Music
Tina Fey
Book
Rob Rokicki
Music, Lyrics
Joe Tracz
Book
Chris D'Arienzo
Book, Music
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