Metropolitan Performing Arts Main Stage presents
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

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). 

​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.
 
This production features MPA students ages 10-23 years of age who take classes at Metropolitan Performing Arts. 
 
Performances are two weekends only, with limited seating inside the black box theater at Metropolitan Performing Arts.

Directed by Kris Heller
Music Directed by Emily Skeen
Choreographed by Kemba Shannon
Stage Choreography by Matt Sepeda
Stage Managed by Shannon Jung
Lighting by Ian Anderson Priddy
Sound by Cooper Poole
Costumes by Katie Cole
Props by Pip Kennedy
Set Design by Kris Heller​
HOUSE OPENS
House opens 30 minutes prior to show time. Please note that bathrooms are not accessible until the house opens.
Check out: Directions, Parking, Dining, Theatre Etiquette. 

ACT 1 (Approx. 60 mins)

INTERMISSION (15 mins)
Check out the souvenir table and send a note backstage to your favorite character. Concessions will be available for this production. 
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ACT 2 ( ​Approx. 55 mins)

SHOW ENDS
Stay afterwards to meet-and-greet with the cast or continue your evening with a nightcap at one of Vancouver's Nearby Establishments. ​
Venue Location
Metropolitan Performing Arts
6403 E Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661

Accessibility
For patrons with mobility challenges, we offer wheelchair accessible seating and  bathrooms.

Dates & Times
Friday, January 20th at 7:00pm
Saturday, January 21st at 2:00pm *Family Day Show
Saturday, January 21st at 7:00pm
Post-show discussion on neurodivergence with Keegan King, MS
Sunday, January 22nd at 2:00pm **PRIDE Night
Friday, January 27th at 7:00pm
Saturday, January 28th at 2:00pm
Saturday, January 28th at 7:00pm
​Sunday, January 29th at 2:00pm
​​Advance Ticket Prices (Includes Fees)
​General Admission..............$20.00
Student / Senior / Military Admission.....….........$16.00
**Family Day All Seating......................................$14.00
+School Day Admission ...........$9.50

For Groups of 10 people or more, use the coupon code GROUP for any regular priced show and receive 10% off per ticket! (Promo does not include Family Day or School Day Show Performances)

Learn about Family Day, Pride Night, Talkbacks & School Day Shows

​​At the Door Ticket Prices (Includes Fees)
​General Admission..............$24.00
Student / Senior / Military Admission.....….........$20.00
**Family Day All Seating......................................$18.00
​Arts for All................................$5.00
THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
Book by
Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by
Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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