The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
May 18-28, 2023
Norman Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver
The Lightning Thief is based on the best selling novels by Rick Riordan, that started out as bedtime stories about the Greek Gods, for the author’s son, Haley. Riordan, a former middle school teacher, created new characters based on Greek mythology and his son, who’d been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. After he finished telling the story of Percy Jackson’s quest to return Zeus’ lightning bolt, Riordan turned the tale into the first Percy Jackson book. A big screen adaptation and a sequel followed. With trailers for a new upcoming series due out next year, Percy Jackson’s story continues.
This stage musical, complete with a live 5 piece orchestra, mixes genres from rock and roll to Mumford. It is being presented with a cast of 9 playing over 50 characters. It has the same charm, comedy and epic adventure complete with monsters, that made the books so popular. I was particularly interested in this show due to the complex technical aspects; incorporating puppets, rock show lighting with simple staging and minimal set pieces. It allows audience members to use their imagination to help create the world we live in, not unlike reading the novels.
I have assembled such a talented cast, backed by an incredible production team; whom I have worked with for many years. I cannot wait to share this incredible musical with Vancouver audiences. – From the Director, Mark Carter
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Lightening Thief is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals: concordtheatricals.com
Audience: all audiences
DURATION: 120 Minutes
Production Team
Lily Yuan, Executive Producer
Janet Wang, Producer/Production Manager
Mark Carter, Director
Jeremy Hoffman, Music Director
Ken Overbey, Choreographer
Joshua Zubot, Musician
Tyler Murray, Musician
Stanley Tsang, Musician
Bradan Decicco, Musician
Monica Sumulong-Dumas, Musician
Brian Ball, Set Design/Costume Design
Darren W. Hales, Lighting Designer
Logan Herbert, Sound Designer
Michael Abraham & Lily Yuan, Puppet Design
Jaimie Lievers, Graphic Design
Mandy Huang, Stage Manager
Caroline Tang, Assistant Stage Manager
Marnie Wilson, Publicity
Sue Hunt, Public Relations
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