With Files from the Misfits Theatre Collective
As excitement builds around the hit Percy Jackson series on Disney+, Misfits Theatre Collective is bringing the beloved demigod story to life on stage with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, performing at the Old Town Hall Theatre in Aylmer, Ontario, from April 30 to May 3.
Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, this high-energy musical follows Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is the half-blood son of a Greek god. With newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology final exam he never studied for, Percy must embark on an epic quest to find Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
The production is presented by Misfits Theatre Collective, a company founded in 2025 under extraordinary circumstances. When a previous production was unexpectedly cancelled midway through rehearsals, the cast and creative team refused to let the story end there. Instead, they came together to form Misfits Theatre Collective, an artist-driven company built on resilience, collaboration, and a shared belief that the show must go on.
“This story of Percy discovering where he belongs really mirrors how our company began,” says Skylar Shelley, co-founder and producer. “We created Misfits out of a moment of uncertainty and built something bold and supportive out of it. That spirit is at the heart of this show, and in everything we do.”
Audiences can expect a dynamic, rock-infused score, imaginative staging, and a heartfelt story that celebrates identity, belonging, and the hero in all of us. Perfect for longtime fans of the Percy Jackson books and viewers discovering the story through the Disney+ series, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an unforgettable theatrical adventure.
Tickets are available now at misfits-lightning-thief.eventbrite.com. For more information, follow Misfits Theatre Collective on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@misfitstheatrecollective).
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