Eric Meyer

BWW Flashback: Percy Jackson's Long Road to Broadway with THE LIGHTNING THIEF

The Lightning Thief is currently in previews at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, ahead of its October 16 opening. Fans have been loving this new musical since its premiere in 2014, and now it has finally hit the Great White Way for a limited run. Want to learn more about where Percy Jackson has been before Broadway? We're taking a walk down memory lane with a flashback through the show's journey!

Diverging Elements Theatre Co. will present the world premiere of the new musical, 'Bradical and the Pink Socks', this Saturday May 6 as part of the company's fourth-anniversary celebration in partnership with Barnes and Noble Union Square.

Broadway favorites Luca Padovan, Tracee Beazer, and Kathleen Monteleone will join composer Rob Rokicki for two special NYMF concert events July 31 st and August 2 nd . Rob's music has been described by The New York Times as "sassy" and "energetic" and 'Intelligent, inspired and incredibly relatable' by frequent collaborator Joe Iconis.

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Little Shop of Horrors Reunion Concert; Blood Brothers in Concert; 54 Celebrates The Neil Simon Theatre; Rob McClure at 54 Below; and 54 Celebrates Prince.

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Something Marvelous, Chicago's annual magical realism festival, gears up for opening their 2016 full length production Don't Look by Gina Doherty. This world premiere production, directed by Artistic Director Emmi Hilger, will open June 17th and run through July 3rd at the Den Theatre (1333 N Milwaukee Ave.) Performances will be Thursday, Today, Saturday nights at 7:30PM, Sundays at 3:00PM, with one additional performance Saturday June 25th at 3PM.

Something Marvelous, Chicago's annual magical realism festival, gears up for opening their 2016 full length production Don't Look by Gina Doherty. This world premiere production, directed by Artistic Director Emmi Hilger, will open June 17th and run through July 3rd at the Den Theatre (1333 N Milwaukee Ave.) Performances will be Today, Friday, Saturday nights at 7:30PM, Sundays at 3:00PM, with one additional performance Saturday June 25th at 3PM.

Something Marvelous, Chicago's annual magical realism festival, gears up for opening their 2016 full length production Don't Look by Gina Doherty. This world premiere production, directed by Artistic Director Emmi Hilger, will open June 17th and run through July 3rd at the Den Theatre (1333 N Milwaukee Ave.) Performances will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights at 7:30PM, Sundays at 3:00PM, with one additional performance Saturday June 25th at 3PM.

Rob Rokicki, award-winning composer of the Off-Broadway hit THE LIGHTNING THIEF, is bringing his brand of smart musical theatre rock to The Laurie Beechman Theatre for a one-night-only concert, 'Back to the Beech.' The show will feature Broadway friends and special guests on April 4 at 7 p.m.

Join Theatreworks USA on Monday, March 14th (6:30 PM to 9:30 PM), for a One-Night Only Benefit Cocktail Party at the dazzling Standard Hotel East Village Penthouse (25 Cooper Square). Mix and mingle with Theatreworks USA artists, members of the Board of Directors and donors high above Manhattan over drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and live performances, with the most spectacular views of New York City as the backdrop. Entertainment will be provided by some of Broadway's leading lights: Andrea Burns (On Your Feet), Adam Chanler-Berat (Peter and the Starcatcher), Kecia Lewis (Dreamgirls), Constantine Maroulis (Tony Award Nominee - Rock of Ages, 'American Idol'), and Margo Seibert (Rocky, Ever After). This event will also feature Theatreworks USA alumnus, Eric Meyers, premiering a new song from Theatreworks USA's upcoming full-length musical The Lightning Thief.