CCM presents "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" Oct. 23-25

Adapted from the best-selling novel The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and book by Joe Tracz, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure for audiences of all ages. Presented as part of CCM's Musical Theatre Series, the production is directed by CCM Professor Rachel Stevens with choreography by CCM Professor Jessica Harris and music direction by CCM graduate student Rosamund Hencinski. 

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus' master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

CCM's production features a background of LED screens to show the mythical settings and environments of the story. Media Designer Maddi Myer's creations will be on the screens as part of the set. Audiences can preview her design in CCM's promotional video for the musical, which was filmed in the college's new Extended Reality (XR) Studio. 

The musical also features stage combat and creature effects to bring this coming-of-age adventure from the page to the stage. The story uses magic and fantasy as a tool to talk about real world struggles. While it is a family-friendly show, the production contains sequences of simulated violence and themes of grief and loss. Strobe lights and other bright and flashing lights are also used in the performance. 

Book by Joe Tracz
Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Originally commissions, created and produced Off Broadway by TheaterWorksUSA

Content disclaimer: Strobe lights and other bright and flashing light effects are used in the performance. While fantastical in nature, this play contains sequences of simulated violence and themes of grief and loss.

• 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23
• 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24^
• 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25*
• 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25*

^ASL interpreting available during Friday, Oct. 24 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager Matthew Wilson. 

*Please note: There is a UC Bearcats Football game scheduled at 4 p.m. time on Saturday, Oct. 25 at UC’s Nippert Stadium. Traffic in and around campus will be heavier than normal. We advise patrons to purchase parking in advance through the CCM Box Office.

Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

Experiencing the magic of CCM OnStage has never been easier! Purchase your tickets:

• Online at ccmonstage.universitytickets.com
• Over the phone at 513-556-4183
• In person at the CCM Box Office in the Atrium of UC's Corbett Center for the Performing Arts

CCM’s Box Office hours are Tue-Fri from 1-5 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain for ticketed performances. Hours subject to change based on the University of Cincinnati calendar. Our Box Office staff is always ready to answer your questions by phone at 513-556-4183 or email at boxoff@uc.edu. 

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Featured image at the top: Promotional image for "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." Photo by Ashley Crockett and Ben Wright.