Lake Michigan College presents 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s visual and performing arts department presents its spring musical production, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” from March 29 to April 7 at the Mendel Center.

Adapted by Joe Tracz with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki from Rick Riordan’s New York Times best-selling book “The Lightning Thief,” the 2014 musical follows the story of Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is the son ofPoseidon.

As the half-blood offspring of a Greek god, he 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.

Percy becomes the prime suspect when Zeus’ lightning bolt is stolen. To clear his name and prevent a war between the gods, he must find and return the bolt.

To do so, he must travel to the Underworld and back, solve the riddle of the Oracle and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

Performances are at 7 p.m. March 29-30 and April 5-6 and at 3 p.m. April 7.

Tickets are $18- $6; free for Lake Michigan College students, faculty and staff.

For more information, call 269-927-8700 or visit themendelcenter.com.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Lake Michigan College presents 'Lightning Thief' musical