"The Lightning Thief," which is subtitled "The Percy Jackson Musical," is a new Broadway show about a modern boy whose father is a mythical god. It's adapted from the stories by Rick Riordan, popular with young teenagers. Howard Shapiro reviews this new musical Friday (11/22 at 8 am) and Saturday (11/23 at 10 am).
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In a Broadway Minute Reviews 'The Lightning Thief'
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