The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

About this event

Book by Joe Tracz

Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki

Adapted from the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan

Directed by Mason Beggs

Choreography by Madeline Dembowski

Music Direction by Matt Marco

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’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he must find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed in his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. 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.

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 “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

The morning program is sold out, though Western New York schools and senior centers may still purchase discounted tickets for $8 (plus fees) for any of the other public performances. For more information, please contact rjf3@buffalo.edu .

“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

www.concordtheatricals.com

Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences; approximate 2-hour run time.

Content Advisory: Contains fantasy action, mythological themes, and moments of peril.

WARNING: This production contains fog and haze, as well as moving, strobing, and flashing lights.

Groups of 10 or more receive $2 off. Email requests to: ubcfatickets@buffalo.edu

Dates: Nov. 20 – 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 21 – 22, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Morning Program: Nov. 20, 2026 at 10 a.m.*

Ticket prices: $25 adult | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees | $15 students | $10 UB Students

Location: UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

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