The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Broadway)
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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Broadway)
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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

70%
(272 Ratings)
Positive
64%
Mixed
24%
Negative
12%
Members say
Entertaining, Funny, Quirky, Clever, Great singing

About the Show

Director Stephen Brackett ("A Strange Loop") and book writer Joe Tracz bring Rick Riordan's bestselling young-adult fantasy novel to Broadway in this action-packed musical adaptation.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (272)

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54 Reviews | 17 Followers
100
Refreshing, Intelligent, Scrappy, Enchanting, Imaginative

See it if You were a fan of the books, want something family friendly, or want to spend time with lighthearted Greek mythology (Not like hadestown)

Don't see it if You want something more mature

90 Reviews | 40 Followers
90
Delightful, Clever, Entertaining, Quirky, Refreshing

See it if you like fresh, quirky, contemporary musicals. It has a distinct voice and style, and isn't trying to be more than a clever, enjoyable show.

Don't see it if you're not looking for a good time. This show was originally developed for young audiences, but it's smart and inventive enough for adults. Read more

141 Reviews | 37 Followers
88
Emotional, Delightful, Clever

See it if you like the book, Greek mythology, or clever shows with young protagonists.

Don't see it if you want elaborate props and showmanship, or don't care for shows about teenagers. Read more

70 Reviews | 14 Followers
88
Family-friendly, Quirky, Funny, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You enjoy a family-friendly show, more geared for kids but entertaining for adults as well

Don't see it if You don't want to sit with lots of tweens and listen to simple type humor aimed mostly at kids level

Gob
88 Reviews | 11 Followers
87
Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if you are a fan of the books, of scrappy/youthful/new musicals, or love seeing the audiences full of kids engrossed in the story.

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of YA literature or plots, or are looking for a polished musical.

72 Reviews | 13 Followers
84
Great music, Kid friendly, Refreshing, Entertaining

See it if you want a great show for kids/tweens/teens that adults will enjoy too.

Don't see it if you want a more intelligent, grown up show.

209 Reviews | 150 Followers
83
Clever, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining

See it if You have read the books & saw the movie. Play about modern Greek mythology & half-bloods having quests to beat the Gods Great costumesđŸ‘đŸŒ

Don't see it if You don't like Joe Iconis & Joe Tracz books. Didn't like Be More Chill Read more

137 Reviews | 13 Followers
83
Ambitious, Great singing, Funny, Entertaining

See it if you are a teen-ager

Don't see it if you are tired of teen-age angst Read more

Critic Reviews (20)

The New York Times
October 16th, 2019

"‘The Lightning Thief,’ a Far Cry From Olympus: A musical adaptation of the popular fantasy novel comes to Broadway and goes to Hades."
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Time Out New York
October 16th, 2019

2/5 Stars "While those young theatergoers can fill in any missing details from memory, the challenge of turning a YA bildungsroman full of epic battles and road trips...into a musical has overwhelmed the creative team. In staying faithful to the novel, they've wound up with a mess."
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New York Magazine / Vulture
October 16th, 2019

"Teen Perseus Alights on West 48th in 'The Lightning Thief'"
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Deadline
October 16th, 2019

"Percy Jackson Musical Teases Gods And Monsters"
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Variety
October 16th, 2019

"The packed narrative may be child’s play for fans of Rick Riordan’s 2005 book — and there were plenty of enthusiasts in the audience on a recent night at the Longacre Theater, where the musical is having a limited run — but others will find the show and the bare-bones production simply myth-begotten."
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The Hollywood Reporter
October 16th, 2019

"The new musical by 'Be More Chill' author Joe Tracz and composer Rob Rokicki adapts the first book in Rick Riordan's best-selling YA fantasy series."
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Chicago Tribune
October 16th, 2019

"'The Lightning Thief’ opens on Broadway, all just flash and fun."
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Entertainment Weekly
October 17th, 2019

Grade: B- "'The Lightning Thief' musical is mythic fun that lacks range"
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