MuggleNet had the opportunity to get a preview of the Percy Jackson Musical that will be heading out on a national tour after running off-Broadway in New York City.
This is why I appreciate this show so much. Because Annabeth isn't just there to provide a love interest for Percy: she is not just a strong female presence, she is a fully developed character.
Emily Prins, They don’t really become love interests until the last book. Up until that point they’re friends. Annabeth was never portrayed as just a love interest for Percy. I’m sure that’s how the author intended for the story to progress but that was never her main character point.
Daryan McKeown Exactly- unlike the movies that shall not be named, this adaptation holds true to that part of the source material. Instead of saying “Yeah, we’ll make her a badass and that constitutes a strong female character! No need to add too much character depth! Hey, when is she supposed to fall in love with Percy?” (Likely the “sex appeal” Uncle Rick was talking about in the emails he released), the musical crafts not only a badass but a layered character who has her own motivations and flaws. That’s why I was so happy when I saw the review that said it had a “refreshing lack of romance”! They realized they didn’t need to make Annabeth a love interest to make her an interesting character.
Emily Prins OKAY YEAH BUT IVE SEEN THE SHOW LIVE AND ACTUALLY THE TENSION BETWEEN ANNABETH LUKE AND PERCY IS VERY VRRY PREVALENT it really emphasizes annabeths relationship with luke like they are very very close in the live show; also annabeth and percy do have a lot of romantic scenes but they're not like straight up supposed to be romantic except one when percy is dreaming
am I the only one baffled @ how much Chris is in fact Percy like he's perfect for this role I can't like Kristin is amazing and sings very well and she's really talented and brings a very nice perspective to Annabeth but my gods, Chris IS Percy
*”why is everyone so excited, she’s just a blondie, okay? no big deal.”* watch the movies look at all the fan art or at the very least, read the b *O O O O O O* K K K
what movie, there was never a movie :) :) but if they ever made them they should make sure to stick to the actual plot of the books :) :) and the character's appearances :) :)
K Knight NUUUUUUUUUUUUUU it was so good and I think they’ll do more rounds after corona has calmed down considerably. Or at least you’ll get a refund if you haven’t already
I love how Chris is looking at her during the choruses like “yes girl!” And during the verses looks at her with such sympathy because he can relate to her so much.
I love Kristin Stokes sm she's so perfect for this role and she's such an amazing singer. I have high standards for Annabeth Chase and they hit the nail on the head with her!
The way she punches the air... and that swagger when she walks... and the LOOKS, Kristin has so much Annabeth energy it’s amazing, so much applause to her 👏
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH AJSJDNNS THIS IS KINDA MY ANTHEM THING BUT LIKE?? I LOVE KRISTIN SO MUCH GODS IM ABOUT TO CRY WOW Life update: I’m actually crying what is this witchcraft
DAM, the chemistry she have with « Percy » is incredible, she’s so talented! She nailed Annabeth’s spirit. FINALLY Annabeth is blond! They are PERFECT for these caracters! She proved that she was not just a love interest for Percy. #WiseGirlPride!
She mostly is. They don't want to make her seem like she's without a personality and charcaters need vulnerable moments to make them more relatable and realistic. She even had angry moments in this song where she's most vulnerable
Annabeth : I will be remembered Movies : this is Annabelle she has brown hair and blue eyes Me: wyy I hate you please explain this mistake Hollywoooooood
Other than Chris being a little tall, They look just like Percy and Annabeth. Like, Exactly as I imagined. Also, is this a dress rehearsal? Cus if it is, bang on great costuming. If it isn't, these actors even dress like their characters on the daily and that's commitment
omgomgomgomgomg I feel like I'm about to cry, I love this song and I listened to it so many times and I'm just... Oh my gods. They portray the characters so well and... oh my gods, I have no words to describe this
And Chris aka Percy just standing there, smiling like a fool 🥰. And in the end, Kris was going to come closer to him, but backed off, saing she's smart and HOLY APHRODITE 🥺💖
Chris and Kristen are perfect for their roles. They fit Percy and Annabeth so well and Kristen is sooo close to how I imagined Annabeth ((Also the way that Chris looks at her is so 💕✨💖))
This musical is amazing. Kristen Stokes is an amazing Annabeth, she always shows the perfect emotion for everything. Chris McCarrel is an amazing Percy as well. I love the musical so much, great job guys!
