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

See it if you'd like to see a well-written show intended for kids, or Chris McCarrell's performance which is at once both super honest and surprising.

Don't see it if you can't get behind a show that is ultimately meant for kids.

See it if you're a fan of the book series and rock musicals. The lead is a delight and it all carries a certain charm.

Don't see it if you're looking for a fully-fleshed out musical. The songs need work, the book moves too quickly, even though the first act is too slow. Read more

See it if you're a huge fan of the books or like musicals where everyone belts all the time for no reason.

Don't see it if you are an adult

See it if ...you're a fan of the source material. You are a teen , new to theater. You like broad electric guitar based musicals.

Don't see it if ...you want more orchestra adult music. You want high production values in a musical. Another teen looking for parental love bores ya.

See it if like kid lit and the Percy novels, have patience for high school musical quality work, have teenagers who are fans

Don't see it if you want musical sophistication and a "finished" product worthy of a potential move to Broadway. Read more

See it if You are a child.

Don't see it if You are an adult.

See it if You read Percy Jackson, are witty, and enjoy a fast paced well-rehearsed musical. Songs are great! One of my favorites!

Don't see it if You are a bore.

See it if You like the books and want to see some ingenious staging. The music is catchy also.

Don't see it if you are looking for a show with elaborate set pieces or big-budget special effects.