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Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Electrifies

It's starting now! The Be More Chill gang celebrated their first day of beloved play rehearsals for their Broadway transfer next month! Check out the cast gearing up for Broadway with a quick sing along below!

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As 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. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is an action-packed theatrical adventure that has been celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF is playing at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Knight Theater from January 15th to January 20th, 2019.

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush tickets for the musical adaptation of The New York Times bestseller THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL will play the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited one-week engagement January 8 13, 2019.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Ingrid Michaelson is working on a musical adaptation of The Notebook!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, the 'winning adaptation' (The Hollywood Reporter) of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins Jan. 15 in Charlotte and plays a limited one-week engagement at Knight Theater through Jan. 20. The production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the Knight Theater box office, making tickets in the first row available at $25 apiece.

Will Roland joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning to discuss his return to Broadway as the star in the new musical, 'Be More Chill,' his real-life take on high school, how social media has affected theatre, and what Broadway revival he'd love to star in. During the interview he spoke about 1776 saying, 'I love 1776. It's a great show that does not get enough credit. It's all about this short, loud man screaming America into existence.'

Be More Chill, will arrive on Broadway with the entire cast of this summer's off-Broadway engagement intact.

The upcoming national tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL -the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, is getting ready to launch from Chicago next month! Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals below!

Theatre South Playhouse of Orlando announces it's production and auditions for 'BE MORE CHILL' the hit Off-Broadway musical that is heading to Broadway this February 2019. Theatre South Playhouse is amongst the very few Theatre Companies able to hold licensing for the show now that it's Broadway bound. Executive Director Hillary Brook tell us, 'Our teens have been begging us to do the show since the soundtrack first came out in 2015. We grabbed the rights last spring not knowing that the show would get so incredibly popular and head to Broadway.'

The smash hit Be More Chill is coming to Broadway, with fan favorite George Salazar! See the show with 2 tickets and meet George backstage!

Works & Process at the Guggenheim is pleased to announce its spring 2019 season. Since 1984 the performing arts series has championed new works and offered audiences unprecedented access to leading creators. Programs explore the artistic process through stimulating discussions and riveting performance highlights. Each 70-minute program takes place in the intimate Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Peter B. Lewis Theater. Additional information is available at worksandprocess.org.

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!

Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater celebrate the vinyl edition of the BE MORE CHILL Original Cast Recording with an exclusive in-store signing and performance at Barnes & Noble today, December 6 at 7:00 PM.

Scott Chaloff has joined Seller Suarez Productions as Head of Development for Television and Film. In his new position, Chaloff will develop new material for Seller Suarez's first look deal at Universal Television and build out a feature slate.

Following the success of its Australian Premiere earlier in the year, Manly Musical Society's production of Be More Chill returns this December. The original production was the inaugural presentation of THE BLACK BOX PROJECT, a developmental arm of the society, designed to bring new and exciting productions to the northern beaches of Sydney.

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of "Loser Geek Whatever" - the brand-new single from the Broadway-bound musical sensation BE MORE CHILL - performed by its acclaimed star, Will Roland. "Loser Geek Whatever" was written for the recent Off Broadway production and proved to be a popular fan favorite and the show's breakout showstopper.

Be More Chill is headed to Broadway with a brand new look! Check out the new show art below, plus hear from Joe Iconis and more on its creation!