VIDEO: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Performs Encore With Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 1, 2019
The cast of the national tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical brought on the monsters during its June 25th performance as the drama students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School join Chris McCarrell, Kristin Stokes, Jorrel Javier, and more for a special encore performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Check out the full video!
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Opens Friday in Tulsa
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019
Celebrity Attractions is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, a musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will make its Oklahoma premiere at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited three performance engagement May 31-June 1. Tickets are on sale now.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Heads to Sacramento Next Week
by Julie Musbach - April 11, 2019
Broadway Sacramento is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an musical adaption of The New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will play Community Center Theater for five performances only, April 18 - 21. This will be the California premiere of the hit musical.
LIGHTNING THIEF's Kristin Stokes Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - March 29, 2019
It's time to bring on the monsters because The Lightning Thief's Kristin Stokes is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, March 30th! Make sure to tune in all day as she takes us behind-the-scenes on a two-show day of the electric musical as the tour plays New York's Beacon Theatre! It's gonna be a killer quest that you're not gonna want to miss!
BWW Interview: Chris McCarrell Talks THE LIGHTNING THIEF on Tour and More!
by Katie Laban - February 27, 2019
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the exciting musical adaptation that features a thrilling original rock score of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan is playing the Fisher Theatre from February 26th through March 9th in Detroit. The book series has sold more than 100 million copies of book series sold worldwide and the theatrical production had a sold-out run in New York City where it earned three Drama Desk Award nominations including Best Musical. As the 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. BroadwayWorld Detroit had a chance to speak with Chris McCarrell, who originated the role of Percy Jackson and is currently touring with the show as him, about why fans of the book will love The Lightning Thief and random theatre-goers will be entertained as well - plus so much more! Check out what Chris had to say below:
The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes Chris McCarrell from THE LIGHTNING THIEF Tour
by Broadwaysted - January 30, 2019
This week the Broadwaysted crew is thrilled to be welcoming back Chris McCarrell to talk all about the amazing The Lightning Thief national tour! We're pouring out Hudson Manhattan Rye, Montelobos Mezcal, and cider while Chris answers Bryan's mythology-themed 'Would You Rather' questions, dishes about his favorite book he never read, and shares his excitement for the national tour (his first ever tour!) of The Lightning Thief.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Announces Full Cast for Chicago Tour Stop
by Julie Musbach - November 26, 2018
Casting of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, the musical adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, has been announced for its much-anticipated upcoming Chicago engagement. The tour will premiere at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) from January 8-13, 2019.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Will Play Detroit's Fisher Theatre
by Marika O'Hara - November 15, 2018
Broadway In Detroit is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will play Detroit's Fisher Theatre from February 26 - March 9, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
STAGE TUBE: Percy's Back! Meet THE LIGHTNING THIEF Star, Chris McCarrell
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2018
The producers of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical announced this morning Chris McCarrell will reprise the role of Percy Jackson in the upcoming national tour of the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan.