Bat Boy, The Musical at The Staten Island Playhouse

Bat Boy: The Musical is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. The local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy; although he struggles with his thirst for blood and feelings of self and love.

Bat Boy: the Musical opened March 21, 2001 at the Union Square Theatre, directed by Scott Schwartz. Bat Boy won the Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Off Broadway Musical. Staten Islander Kathy Brier was featured in the original Off Broadway cast.

Performances are Thursday, June 22, Friday, June 23, Saturday, June 24 at 7:00pm, with matinees Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 at 2:00pm at the Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets, Level 3, 55 Richmond Terrace. Tickets: $30 online $35 at the door $20 Student Tickets available online