Back at his apartment, his mother, Sally Jackson, seems to understand and even forgive Percy's expulsion, while her husband, Gabe Ugliano, does not. To prepare you to bring on the monsters, we're getting to know the show's cast members. Ryan is making his Broadway debut with The Lightning Thief after performing the role of Chiron on the show's national tour. Les Misérables (Mar 23, 2014 - Sep 04, 2016) Performer: Chris McCarrell. [2] This production had a new cast, except for Kristin Stokes as Annabeth Chase. He holds himself responsible, and thinks Percy will be ashamed of him ("The Tree on the Hill"). She confesses that for her whole life she has been ignored by everyone around her, and is desperate for a chance to prove herself to Athena, her mother, and make the history books ("My Grand Plan"). 2021-2022. The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is getting a reboot as a Disney+ series, announced creator Rick Riordan on Twitter Thursday.. Joining the original Off Broadway cast, Ryan Knowles shows tremendous versatility returning again and again in totally different characterizations and costumes: the compassionate Latin teacher Mr. Brunner in a wheelchair, the wise centaur Chiron with a swishing tail, the cool Poseidon dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, the sinister Aunty Em aka Medusa, and Hades, god of the … The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has a fun, upbeat, original rock score. BEETLEJUICE's Kerry Butler Takes Over Instagram Saturday! 2021-2022. Based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, The Lightning Thief (Original Cast Recording) [Deluxe Edition] is an album which features all 19 songs from The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical, plus five delightful bonus ones. Behind the Scenes of the West End Production of FROZEN, Cynthia Erivo Talks About Playing Aretha Franklin, BroadwayHD Celebrates Tom Kinney's Third Anniversary, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, BWW Flashback: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Takes Final Broadway Bow, VIDEO: The Situation Project Brings Students Behind the Scenes at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Announces 2020-2021 National Tour, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Releases a Deluxe Edition And Karaoke Album. The musical was initially introduced in New York City Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre by Theatreworks USA in 2014 as a one-hour musical, part of its free theatre series, and went on to a national tour. However, the team was attacked, and Grover failed to save Thalia, who ended up sacrificing herself, and being turned into the tree that protects the borders of Camp Half-Blood. He confides in Luke that he feels just as confused as before, and Luke agrees, stating he felt similar after his own quest. With brand new pop/rock music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and book written by Joe Tracz, the musical accurately follows the original text. SARAH BETH PFEIFER as Clarisse, Katie Gardner, and others CAR… Grover returns with train tickets to St. Louis and they set off, encountering many dangers such as a Chimera, nasty storms, some dam snacks and the Lotus Hotel and Casino. His other theatre credits include The Visitor at The Public Theater, Man of La Mancha at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Hairspray at the Signature Theatre, and the national tour of Spring Awakening. D, Chiron and others), Sam Leicht (Percy Jackson, Luke and others), Sarah Beth … Luke inadvertently tells Percy that he is the true lightning thief and that he has teamed up with Kronos to get back at the gods, who he feels have done him wrong ("The Last Day of Summer"). Percy cuts off her head with his pen/sword, Riptide, and, as a joke, sends the head to the gods over the mail. The Lightning Thief (Original Cast Recording) Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and he is on a quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods. The show began a national tour in Chicago in 2019. MAYBE HAPPY ENDING'S Kenny Tran Takes Over Instagram Sunday! That makes him a demigod. Once alone, Mrs. Dodds transforms into a Fury, a mythological Greek demon of Hades. He starred on Broadway as Marius in the Broadway revival of Les Miserables after opening the production as part of the show's ensemble. First premiering Off-Broadway in 2017, the 2019 touring company has retained many of its original cast members. Percy declares that there will be a war no matter how they try to stall it, but he and his friends will be prepared and do whatever it takes to fight it ("Bring on the Monsters"). A deep dive into ‘The Lightning Thief’ musical deluxe cast recording. The cast recording features the original Off-Broadway cast including Chris McCarrell (Les Misérables) as Percy Jackson, Carrie Compere(Broadway: The Color Purple, Holler If Ya Hear Me) as Sally, Sarah Beth Pfeifer (Nat'l tour: Legally Blonde: The Musical) and Clarisse, Jonathan Raviv (The Band’s Visit) as Brunner, James Hayden Rodriguez (National Tour: Spring Awakening ) as … Original Casting by Jason Blitman & Greg Uliasz. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.lightningthiefmusical.com . … His other touring credits include We Will Rock You, The Grinch, and Todrick Hall's OZ: The Musical. 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Once alone, Mrs. Dodds transforms into a Fury, a mythological Greek demon of Hades. When Percy awakes, he finds himself in a place called Camp Half-Blood. For a limited-time, Broadway Records offered a special package that included an official Lightning Thief T-shirt in addition to a physical copy of the cast album.[7]. Meet MEAN GIRLS' New Cady Heron, Sabrina Carpenter! An incident where Percy is nearly dragged into Tartarus by the shoes Luke gave him occurs and the group is discovered. Kristin Stokes. Understudies: Izzy Figueroa (Grover/Mr. The show starts previews at the Longacre Theatre on September 20th and officially opens on October 16th for a limited run through January 5th. Original Cast Chris McCarrell, Kristin Stokes, Jorrel Javier, Ryan Knowles, James Hayden Rodriguez, Jalynn Steele Director Stephen Brackett Choreographer Patrick McCollum Producer BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters! Leslie Odom Jr. Met His Wife Through Billy Porter, VIDEO Special: Broadway Celebrates the Legacy of the Late, Great Ann Reinking. He has also been the host of Nickelodeon's Me: TV. Suddenly, a Minotaur (half-bull, half-man) attacks the trio. He has also been seen Off-Broadway in Bulldozer, NEWSical, Caligula Maximus, and Radio City. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Percy, Annabeth, and all the demigods of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical are heading to Broadway this fall! I think it's great for ages 8 and up, with nothing overly scary or upsetting (there are a few crazy creatures and red-eyed bad guys, but I think … The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical through June 30 at Au-Rene Theater at The … He's also been involved in upcoming works including October Sky, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Louder We Get, The World Will Not Contain Us, and Anne of Green Gables: A New Rock Musical. THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICALhas a Drama Desk nominated book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki,and is directed byStephen Brackett, choreographed by Patrick McCollum, with set … She is also a voice over artist, as well as a member of the Constellation Chor. Sally sacrifices herself so that Percy and Grover can make it to a place she calls "camp". [citation needed], The Lightning Thief then played a 16-week limited run on Broadway, beginning previews September 20 and opened on October 16 at the Longacre Theatre,[3] with the national tour cast reprising their roles. Get a peek at Chris McCarrell, Jorrel Javier, Kristin Stokes, and more with the videos below! Izzy is making his Broadway debut with The Lightning Thief after being part of the show's national tour. The original cast recording was released by Broadway Records, winning best new off-broadway cast album at the 2018 BroadwayWorld Album Awards. Percy realizes that the lightning bolt is hidden in his backpack, and the three work out the possibilities of how it could have gotten there. Percy settles in and meets several other campers such as Silena Beauregard (a daughter of Aphrodite), Katie Gardner (a daughter of Demeter), Clarisse La Rue (a daughter of Ares who takes an immediate disliking to Percy), and Annabeth Chase (a daughter of Athena who took care of Percy while he was unconscious). Clarisse singles him out and tries to "pulverize" him, but the toilets unexpectedly burst to life, dousing her ("Put You in Your Place"). She Broadway: Debut. She has performed regionally in Mamma Mia!, Beehive, and Little Shop of Horrors. Percy wakes with a jolt and asks Grover if he has ever heard of someone named Thalia. The cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the full original company of the 2019 tour: Chris McCarrell (Les Miserables) as Percy Jackson, with Izzy Figueroa, ... six-week run which was nominated for three Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical. The Off-Broadway revival cast album was released on July 7, 2017. Broadway debut. [1] A new version, with a new score and an updated, expanded script was produced with previews from March 23, 2017, and an official opening on April 4 and a last performance on May 6 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Annabeth. Starring: Chris McCarrell [Percy Jackson] ... MusicalOriginal. After this incident, Pe… The three questers have just escaped a bus, attacked by the three Furies. 2018-2019. It was adapted into a film named Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief released in the … Luke Castellan, a nineteen-year-old son of Hermes, sympathises with Percy, telling him that many half-bloods never know their godly parents, as they are not claimed ("Their Sign"). Original Broadway Cast Recording (CD) Vocal … Luke attacks Percy and escapes. Deleted songs join the collection of Percy Jackson songs! While there, his substitute pre-algebra teacher, Mrs. Dodds, asks to speak with him. [10], Frank Scheck, in reviewing the production for The Hollywood Reporter, wrote that the musical "proves far more enjoyable than the misbegotten 2010 film version or its 2013 sequel" and "also provides an excellent if irreverent introduction to Greek mythology that just might persuade some kids to dig deeper. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Percy Jackson is a young, wayward teen who discovers his dad is none other than Greek God of the Sea, Poseidon. She appeared on the national tours of Legally Blonde and Cassandra's Angel, and her regional credits include Always Patsy Cline, Oliver!, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Jerry Springer the Opera. After things settle down, the campers, bar Clarisse, join around the campfire and vent about their unsteady, and in some cases harmful, relationships with both their godly and mortal parents ("Campfire Song"). Percy says goodbye to them, and heads home for summer vacation. Percy is told he and two others must go on a quest to retrieve the bolt, to prevent a war between the gods. However, Percy is still skeptical and angry that his father has shown no sign of care for him all these years. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. The show tells the tale of Percy Jackson (Chris McCarrell), a kid who discovers that he’s half- Greek god half-mortal, and his quest to save his … Shockingly for Percy, Grover turns out to actually be a satyr, a Greek goat-like protector. Annabeth and Grover force themselves into the quest, and after a pair of winged shoes is given to them from Luke, the three are pushed into the woods with little care and protection ("Killer Quest!"). The original TheaterWorksUSA musical production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical debuted in spring 2017 at the Lucille Lortel Theater in New York City with a sold-out, six-week run which was nominated for three Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical. His regional credits include For The Record: The Brat Pack, Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Disney's Aladdin. Chris originated the role of Percy in both the Off-Broadway and touring productions of The Lightning Thief. Sally assures Percy the quirks and abnormalities of someone is what makes them special ("Strong"). He has been seen regionally in the world premiere of Fall Springs at Barrington Stage Company, Mamma Mia! Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan and featuring a book by Joe Tracz (Be More Chill) and a thrilling original rock score by Rob Rokicki (Broadway debut), with an onstage company of seven playing more than 47 characters, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed theatrical adventure about accepting that normal is a myth and embracing the … Percy hypothesizes that Ares is the one who planted the bolt in his bag and comes to terms with both himself and Poseidon, declaring himself a son of Poseidon, and uses his gift with water and the help of Annabeth and Grover to best Ares ("Son of Poseidon"). The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan. Sarah Beth is making her Broadway debut having been with The Lightning Thief since the show's 2014 workshops. Jalynn is making her Broadway debut in The Lightning Thief after performing the role of Sally in the show's national tour. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan. Jorrel Javier - GROVER, MR. D. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Laborer - Fauchelevent - Joly - Marius - Replacement (Mar 03, 2015 - Sep 04, 2016) Marius - Replacement (Oct 23, 2014 - Nov 02, 2014) Understudy: Chris McCarrell [Marius] MusicalDramaRevival. ", "My Grand Plan", "The Tree On The Hill", and "Bring On The Monsters". Randy Rainbow Sings a Presidential Send-Off with 'Seasons of Trump' RENT Parody! She has been seen regionally in Sister Act at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Percy assures Grover that no matter who he is or what he does, Percy will always want him as a friend. The trio return to camp heroes, but Percy couldn't be more troubled. They also meet up with Ares, who gives them a lift to Nevada ("Drive"). The Lightning Thief is a 2005 American-fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology, the first young adult novel written by Rick Riordan in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. CHRIS McCARRELL as Percy Jackson KRISTIN STOKES as Annabeth Chase GEORGE SALAZAR as Grover and Mr. D. JAMES HAYDEN RODRIGUEZ as Luke, Ares, and others JONATHAN RAVIV as Chiron, Poseidon, and others. After a brief conversation with an innocent Hades, Percy withdraws the shell from his pocket and blows it, realizing it was from Poseidon, and it opens a portal out of the Underworld. It won the Adult Library Services Association Best Books for Young Adults, among other awards. It features a talented cast with simple scenery (cast doesn't change costumes), but will keep you entertained and bouncing in your seat. 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