The much anticipated, brand-new production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will begin performances this Thursday, March 23 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). The show is set to open on Tuesday, April 4 and run through May 6, 2017. Tickets are $85-$65 and can be purchased by visiting www.LightningThiefMusical.com and 866-811-4111.
Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and he is on a quest to find Zeus's lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods. Normal is a myth when you're a demigod. Based on the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan, featuring live music, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed theatrical adventure that will rock your world.
The full cast includes will
Chris McCarrell (Les Misérables) as Percy Jackson,
Carrie Compere (Broadway: The Color Purple, Holler If Ya Hear Me) as Sally,
Sarah Beth Pfeifer (Nat'l tour: Legally Blonde: The Musical) and Clarisse,
Jonathan Raviv (The Band's Visit) as Brunner,
James Hayden Rodriguez (National Tour: Spring Awakening) as Luke,
George Salazar (Broadway: Godspell. Nat'l tour: Spring Awakening) as Grover, and
Kristin Stokes (NY: Fly by Night, Regional: Diary of a Wimpy Kid) as Annabeth. The Lightning Thief:The Percy Jackson Musical creative team includes
Lee Savage (Set Design),
Sydney Maresca (Costume Design),
Ryan Rumery (Sound Design),
David Lander (Lighting Design),
Jason Blitman &
Greg Uliasz (Casting). It is being presented by Theatreworks NYC in arrangement with Rick Riordan and the Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency.
Photo credit: Jeremy Daniels
