ABOUT THE SHOW: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure.

“One foot in Harry Potter and another in Dear Evan Hansen.” – Chicago Tribune

Rated: G for the whole family

The Lightning Thief  is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals | concordtheatricals.com

 

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

February 27 – March 15, 2026 (Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm; Saturday Matinee only on the first and last Saturday)

PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is available for sponsorship. Interested in learning more? CLICK HERE for details.

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance with pre-show Touch Tour: Saturday, March 7; Relaxed Environment Performance: Wednesday, March 4; Pick Your Price Wednesday: all Wednesday performances.

STAGE DOOR DRINKS + LIBATIONS

On Saturday, March 14, join us 60 minutes before curtain at both performances to purchase beer, wine, seltzer, and soda in the lower lobby. You can enjoy your drink inside the theatre while you watch the show and return to Stage Door Drinks & Libation during intermission (where applicable)! All beverages from Stage Door Drinks + Libations will come in a reusable souvenir cup! Return with your glass to other Stage Door Drinks & Libations nights throughout the season and get a discount when you re-use your cup.

AUDITION

CLICK HERE to learn more.

MEET THE CAST

The cast list will be available in mid-January.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Eric Hand

Music Director: Emily Volz Mills

Choreographer: Sidney Kaeb

Stage Manager: Jess Reilly

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Check back to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

 

 

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SEASON AT Grand Rapids CIVIC THEATRE?

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