Bat Boy 2001

Opened: March 21, 2001
Closing: December 02, 2001

Bat Boy - 2001 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Union Square Theatre
100 E. 17th Street New York, NY

Suggested by the story in Weekly World News

The tabloid-drawn tale of a half-boy, half-bat who struggles with his thirst for blood and feelings of self and love, in the hills of West Virginia. He becomes involved with a local family headed by a veterinarian.

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Bat Boy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Bat Boy and what's the order?
Hold Me, Bat Boy
Ugly Boy
More Blood
Apology to a Cow
A Joyful Noise
Comfort and Joy
Christian Charity
Let Me Walk Among You
Let It Be Me
What productions of Bat Boy have there been?
Bat Boy has had 8 productions including Los Angeles which opened in 1997, New York which opened in 1999, New York which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Regional (UK) which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2004 and Toronto which opened in 2005.
What awards has Bat Boy been nominated for?
Bat Boy has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Riot Entertainment, Robyn Goodman, Jean Doumanian, and Michael Alden. Additionally, Deven May received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Bat Boy won?
Bat Boy has won several awards, including Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Musical. It has also received the Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The Lortel Awards recognized Bat Boy with multiple awards, including Outstanding Musical for Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Riot Entertainment, Robyn Goodman, Jean Doumanian, and Michael Alden. Additionally, Deven May received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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