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The Lightning Thief

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The Lightning Thief

When
Mar 6th, 2026 - Mar 22nd, 2026
All Day
Where
831 42nd StreetDes MoinesIA

The Des Moines Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical March 6-22. Some heroes are made, and some are born of the gods. Percy Jackson just wants to be a normal kid. That wish is thrown out the window when he learns he’s the son of Poseidon and is thrust into a quest to prevent a war between the gods.

The show runs Fridays at 7:00 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 & 5:00 PM (There is an added show on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM). Tickets start at $20

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