First, I should recall what "The Lightning Thief" is about. The Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan is a popular young adult book that was adapted into a film in 2010. There's also a stage musical adaptation, though I think the musical is less well-known. I need to confirm some details. The musical's script was written by Joe Tracz with music by Rob Rokicki and lyrics by Sarah Saltz. It's a Tony-eligible Broadway musical that played in 2023. That's important to mention as current info.
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