'The Lightning Thief' musical announces further casting
The musical follows New York City teenager Percy Jackson, played by Max Harwood, who discovers he is a descendant of the Greek god, Poseidon.
Additional casting has been announced for the UK premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at London's The Other Palace. Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (film) star Max Harwood will play the lead when performances start on 23 November.
Joining him are Jessica Lee (Death Note the Musical, The Prince of Egypt, High Fidelity) as Annabeth and Scott Folan (Be More Chill) as Grover.
Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, the musical follows New York City teenager Percy Jackson (Harwood), who discovers he is a descendant of the Greek god, Poseidon.
The musical has a book by Joe Tracz (Be More Chill), music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki (Monstersongs), and is directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee (Groundhog Day).
Further casting is yet to be announced.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical about?
Rick Riordan's 2005 beloved novel, The Lighting Thief, comes to the London stage in an exciting rock musical starring Max Harwood (Stranger Things) as Percy Jackson, the young New Yorker who discovers he is a demigod.
How do you book tickets for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
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Where is The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical playing?
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is playing at The Other Palace - Main Theatre. The theatre is located at 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA.
What's the age recommendation for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
The recommended age for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is Ages 8+..
How long is The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical?
The running time of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Who wrote The Lighting Thief?
The musical adaptation is by Joe Tracz.
Who directed The Lighting Thief?
Lizzi Gee stages the show.
What songs are in The Lighting Thief?
The rock musical has many songs, including My Grand Plan, Good Kid, and Drive.
Is The Lighting Thief appropriate for kids?
This exciting musical is a great family-friendly show best for those ages 8+ that will have audiences on the edge of their seats with suspense and laughing out loud.
Is The Lighting Thief good?
The Lighting Thief is a fantastic musical based on the hit novel by Rick Riordan. As the Boston Globe review said, “With a disarmingly funny script by Joe Tracz and a hard-rocking score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief sweeps you up as a contemporary high schooler is thrust into the danger-filled world of Greek mythology. A blast!”
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