The publication did prove award-worthy itself, though, as the inspiration for the scary and silly “Bat Boy: The Musical” – at Umbrella Arts in Concord through November 8 – which took home the 2001 Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical.
There are plenty of musicals about people who feel like outsiders.
Before the hit movie-to-musical adaptations Legally Blonde and Heathers, Laurence O’Keefe wrote Bat Boy, a cult classic camp-horror musical about a boy who is half human and half bat.
Sometimes a musical comes along that perplexes and enchants simultaneously, but whose description may sound off-putting.
Umbrella Stage Company is opening its 2026/27 Season with the cult-hit, camp horror-comedy “BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL,” at Umbrella Arts Center’s Theater 144.
Music Theater Heritage has revealed the cast and creative team for Bat Boy: The Musical, starring Bryson Kendall as Edgar and directed by Ernie Nolan.
The New York City Center Gala production of Bat Boy: The Musical (New York City Center Cast Recording) is available in digital and streaming formats.
BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.
Ghostlight Records and Yellow Sound Label will release the New York City Center cast recording of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, featuring new songs and an all-star cast led by Taylor Trensch.
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella.
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more.
Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Musical, which will begin performances next week.
Check out production photos for New Line Theatre's production of BAT BOY, which runs October 2 through 25, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, all at 8 p.
Campy horror musical has bite
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages.
New York City Center has revealed the complete cast for the Annual Gala Presentation Bat Boy: The Musical.
Kerry Butler is taking a month off of Off-Broadway's Heathers the Musical to star in City Center's Bat Boy! Butler – who starred in the original production of the Off-Broadway musical – will be taking on the role of Meredith Parker.
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for the Annual Gala Presentation Bat Boy: The Musical.
Taylor Trensch will play Bat Boy in New York City Center's Annual Gala Presentation Bat Boy: The Musical.
A new season is coming at New York City Center! The 2025 – 2026 Season will be the first planned by newly appointed VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater Jenny Gersten.
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