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Greek mythology and music combine as Superior Arts Youth Theater present The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

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The Lightning Thief opens March 7th, 2024
Superior Arts Youth Theater

An interview with cast members Grant Ottaway and Rachel Hay

The first novel in a popular series from author Rick Riordan is now a musical, and Superior Arts Youth Theater are ready to take you on the adventure.

The Lightning Thief is a musical based on the first of many beloved Percy Jackson books, with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and book by Joe Tracz. The story of The Percy Jackson Musical is the same as the first book, following the demigod Percy Jackson as he quests to find a missing lightning bolt and stop a war between Greek Gods. Percy, along with friends Grover, Annabeth, and others, venture to the Underworld to try to prevent catastrophe.

Superior Arts Youth Theater features 78 local youths in performances running Thursday, March 7th through Sunday, March 10th at the Forest Roberts Theatre.

Superior Arts Youth Theater

Kurt Hauswirth talked with cast members Grant Ottaway and Rachel Hay about their experience so far:

An interview with cast members Grant Ottaway and Rachel Hay

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Performances of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will take place Thursday, March 7th through Sunday, March 10th, with performances evenings at 7 pm and a 1 pm Theater for All performance on Saturday. Tickets and more information can be found at saytheater.org.

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Kurt lives in Marquette with his family and can’t imagine living anywhere else. He loves music, games, running, being near water, and a fine cold brew coffee.