The New York Times Bestseller is now a thrilling new rock musical

The Fox Theatreis thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an “electrifying”  musical adaption of the New York Timesbest-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will play Cobb Performing Arts Centrefor five performances June 7-9, 2019.

Tickets for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICALrange from $45 to $75plus applicable fees and will perform five shows at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9. Tickets are available at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre box office, Ticketmaster.com or via calling (800) 745-3000. Group discounts for 10 or more are available by calling (404) 881-2011.

With more than 100 million copies of the book series sold worldwide, this global phenomenon has found a new home on the live stage in a “mesmerizing” theatrical event that proves “lightning can strike twice!” (TheaterMania). Following a sold out run in New York City, where it garnered 3 Drama Desk Award nominations, including Best Musical, this “winning adaptation” (The Hollywood Reporter) is coming to rock Atlanta.

As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, THE LIGHTNING THIEF:THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is an action-packed theatrical adventure that has been celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL has a Drama Desk nominated book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, and is directed by Stephen Brackett, with choreography by Patrick McCollum,with set design by Lee Savage, costume design by Sydney Maresca, lighting design by David Lander, Obie award winning sound design by Ryan Rumery, fight direction by Rod Kinterand orchestrations byWiley DeWeese and Rob Rokicki. The production is being presented by special arrangement withRick Riordan and theGallt & Zacker Literary Agency.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICALis produced by TheaterWorksUSA, Martian Entertainment, Greg Schaffert, Lang Entertainment Group, Lisa Chanel, Jennifer Doyle and Roy Lennox, Glass Half Full Productions, Hummel/Greene, Mary Maggio, Tim Schwider,and Van Dean/Meredith Lucioin partnership with The Road Company.

More information about THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is available at lightningthiefmusical.com.

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Chris McCarrell as Percy from the NYC Production. Photo by Jeremy Daniels
Chris McCarrell as Percy from the NYC Production. Photo by Jeremy Daniels
The Cast of The Lightning Thief 1 from the NYC Production. Photo by Jeremy Daniels.
The Cast of The Lightning Thief 1 from the NYC Production. Photo by Jeremy Daniels.
James Hayden Roderiguez and Chris McCarrell from the NYC Production. Photo by Jeremy Daniels
James Hayden Roderiguez and Chris McCarrell from the NYC Production. Photo by Jere…