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Joe Tracz spent years investigating the unfortunate world of Lemony Snicket before becoming a writer and producer on all three seasons of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events. An LA-based screenwriter and playwright, his work includes the Drama Desk-nominated adaptation of the first Percy Jackson novel, The Lightning Thief, and the cult musical Be More Chill.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Joe Tracz, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

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Bergen County Players Presents THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

Bergen County Players has announced the opening of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL on December 7.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is Coming to Bergen County Players

Bergen County Players will present THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. Directed by Larry Landsman, the show features music by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set to Join Max Harwood in THE LIGHTNING THIEF

The full cast has been announced for the highly anticipated London premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.
Max Harwood Will Lead THE LIGHTNING THIEF at the Other Palace

Becoming a demigod and taking the lead role of Percy Jackson for the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be Max Harwood. Learn more about him here!
Joe Manganiello & Lera Abova Join Season Two of Netflix's ONE PIECE

At the Geeked Week live event in Atlanta, Netflix announced new cast members who will appear in roles in the upcoming second season of ONE PIECE. Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Magic Mike franchise) will appear as “Mr. 0,' with Lera Abova (Bumper in Berlin, Honey Don’t) taking on the role of “Miss All Sunday.'
Complete Cast Set for THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bergen County Players

The Bergen County Players premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has found its cast. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Charithra Chandran Joins Season Two of Netflix's ONE PIECE

Netflix has announced that Charithra Chandran, of Bridgerton fame, will join season two of One Piece in the series regular role of “Miss Wednesday.' Season two is currently in production in Cape Town, South Africa.
Bergen County Players to Hold Open Auditions for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

Bergen County Players will hold open auditions for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL (Theatre for Young Audiences Edition). Learn how to audition!
Photos: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Otherworld Theatre

Otherworld Theatre Company, North America's premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company, has released photos from its production of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL.
Bergen County Players Reveal 2024-25 Season Lineup

The Bergen County Players has announced its 2024/25 season with a lineup of musicals and plays for its 92nd season. BCP will be celebrating 75 continuous years of operation at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, and will kick off its new season in September with the Tony Award-winning comedy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Video: Netflix Begins Production on ONE PIECE Season 2; Confirms Cast

Netflix has begun production on Season Two of the beloved live-action adventure One Piece and released a cast video reuniting the original Straw Hat crew, Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) as they come back together in Cape Town.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace

Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at West Valley Arts is Satisfyingly Exhilarating

There are three big reasons to see THE LIGHTNING THIEF at West Valley Arts: 1. The show is a hidden gem with an exhilarating pop score that adults, teens, and kids can all enjoy together. 2. As always, West Valley Arts has put on a fabulous production in one of the best theatrical venues in the state. 3. After a heart-stopping narrow miss in which the West Valley Performing Arts Center was almost doomed to demolition, they still need all the support that can be mustered to show the city council and community why this space and these people are doing something important.
Main Street Theater Reveals Lineup For 2024-2025 Season

Main Street Theater's 2024-2025 Season will include five productions on its MainStage and six at its Theater for Youth. Learn more about the lineup here!
Main Street Theater Announces KIM'S CONVENIENCE And More for 2024-2025 Season

Main Street Theater unveils its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions for both its professional Equity MainStage and Theater for Youth. The season marks the 49th MainStage season at the Rice Village location.
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 24-25 Season

Adventure Theatre MTC has unveiled its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring an exciting array of family-friendly performances and new productions.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: A PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL to be Presented at Skokie Theatre

Experience THE LIGHTNING THIEF: A PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Skokie Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance's THE LIGHTNING THIEF

This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance's THE LIGHTNING THIEF

This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
Joe Tracz to Serve as Writer and Co-Showrunner on ONE PIECE

Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief musical, has joined the second season of the Netflix series One Piece. Tracz will be working with Matt Owens, co-showrunner and writer of Season 1, as writer, executive producer and co-showrunner. Tracz previously worked with Netflix as a writer and producer on Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Dash & Lily. Most recently, Tracz worked as a writer for the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Tracz written?

Joe Tracz has written 1 shows including Be More Chill (Bookwriter).

What awards has Joe Tracz been nominated for?

and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

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