The Lightning Thief musical is mythic fun that lacks range
It's a funny coincidence of fate that The Lightning Thief musical is currently playing on Broadway (at the Longacre Theatre for a limited 16-week engagement) across the street from where Hadestown is ongoing. Two quite different takes on Greek mythology! But while Hadestown was a recent Tony favorite, The Lightning Thief is a fun show that doesn't reach those same Olympian heights. Based on the best-selling serie…