Joe Tracz News

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard has joined the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for UK tour, running until March 2026. Check out all new photos here!

Netflix has revealed the official “Rise of the Baroques” teaser for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, highlighting an ensemble cast of villains appearing in the new season. Check out the trailer and new photos for Season 2, which arrives on March 10, 2026. 

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording on CD. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard will be joining the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for the next leg of its UK tour.

The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the appointment of Dennis Chambers to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Chambers, a theater artist, administrator, and producer, began in his new role over the summer.

BroadwayWorld has the exclusive first listen to “D.O.A.,” performed by Paisley Billings and company, from the upcoming The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording.

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will host a special online Listening Party for the new album The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The event will be hosted by Max Harwood and Samantha Mbolekwa, joined by their fellow original London cast members.

Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai) has been cast to star as Portgas D. Ace in season three of One Piece, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's One Piece, bringing their talent to the beloved live-action adaptation.

This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more. 

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the recording here!

Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.

The epic adventures of Percy Jackson are coming to the stage in Edinburgh. A thrilling tale for gods and mortals of all ages, this gripping story proves that being ‘normal’ is anything but.

On September 12, Fidelity’s latest production brought Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s cult favorite Be More Chill to the Don’t Tell Mama stage, replete with teen angst, sci-fi satire, and the quest to fit in.

The Shawnee Playhouse will present The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical, for one weekend only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Netflix has shared a first look at the highly anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026. The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal. Check out the first-look now!

SecondStory Repertory’s hit production of BE MORE CHILL enters its final two weekends, with just seven performances remaining before the show closes on July 13, 2025. Directed by Doug Fahl, with music direction by John Allman, the sci-fi teen musical has been a standout in the company’s 24th season.

Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief was published in 2005 and exploded in popularity, sparking a massive franchise and countless other books, and creating a shift in middle grade culture toward ancient mythologies and pantheons much to the delight of many a social studies teacher.

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the publication of The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has announced its cast. Learn more here!