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Closing: August 05, 2000

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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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Meet the Cast of THE LOST BOYS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026


Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!

Video: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Announces Third Extension Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026


Heathers The Musical will extend its record-breaking run for the third time at Off-Broadway's New World Stages. The news was announced from the stage at the production's 250th performance. Watch the video!

HEATHERS Suspends Stage Door Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2026


Heathers the Musical has suspended any stage door activities due to extreme weather conditions. The Off-Broadway musical, which has gained a cult following and draws large crowds, has announced that the it is suspended until further notice.

Video: First Look at Peyton List Performing in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026


Heathers the Musical has released a first look at Peyton List as 'Heather Chandler' in the hit Off-Broadway production. The new video features a look at the Disney Channel alum performing songs like 'Candy Store' and 'The Me Inside of Me.'

Video: Peyton List & More Take First Bows in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2026


Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway welcomed some new cast members to Westerberg High last night! Disney Channel alum Peyton List joined the cast as Heather Chandler, along with Kate Rockwell returning as Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom. Watch the video!

Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 11, 2026


It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?

Student Blog: Why Are We Afraid to be Cringe?
by Student Blogger: Olivia Corliss - Dec 29, 2025


Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.

McKenzie Kurtz Plays Final Performance in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2025


McKenzie Kurtz has played her final performance in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway. The Wicked alum took to Instagram to share that she took her final bow as 'Heather Chandler' on Monday night.

Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025


Go inside rehearsals for New York City Center's upcoming production of Bat Boy! Watch videos of the cast rehearsing 'Hold Me, Bat Boy,' as well as Kerry Butler and Gabi Currubba singing 'Three Bedroom House.'

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

HEATHERS Denounces Audience Bootlegs in New Statement
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2025


The producers of Heathers the Musical have issued a statement condemning bootlegs taken by audience members. The musical – which recently return to its original Off-Broadway home at New World Stages – has issued 'school rules.'

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025


Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.

Review: Catalyst Theater Company’s BAT BOY Transforms Prejudice
by Chloe Yang - Nov 17, 2024


Catalyst Theater's 'Bat Boy: The Musical' shines with Nick Rubano (Edgar), Tracey Lynne Haskell (Meredith), Beth Siegling (Shelley), and Scott McGowan (Dr. Parker) leading a powerful exploration of acceptance and humanity in this intimate production about a journey of love and prejudice.

Deborah Cox, Barry Manilow and More Will Honor Clive Davis at NY Pops 41st Birthday Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2024


The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!

The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

Kerry Butler Plays Dolly Parton in Reading of Broadway-Aimed Musical Based on Her Life
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 28, 2023


According to a post on Kerry Butler's Instagram account, Butler says she recently played Dolly Parton in a reading of a musical based on her life and shared a photo of herself and the music legend after the performance.

Review: BAT BOY THE MUSICAL Charms Audiences at ACC
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 16, 2023


While Bat Boy: The Musical may not be a conventional piece of musical theatre, its unique blend of humor, heart, and social relevance makes it a must-see for theatre lovers looking for something refreshingly different. The production’s commitment to the show’s spirit and eccentricity, coupled with a catchy musical score, ensures that Bat Boy's tale lingers in the minds of audiences long after the final bow.

Brian Thomas Abraham, Jennifer Apple & More to Star in THE BAND'S VISIT at The Huntington Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Find out who will be starring in and behind the scenes of 'The Band's Visit,' the highly anticipated musical coming to the Huntington Theatre in Boston this November.

THE BAND'S VISIT to Open in Boston in Fall 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023


The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage will co-produce the Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit which features music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses, as part of their respective 2023-2024 seasons.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022


The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

Portland Center Stage New Board Will Focus on Social Justice
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2021


Portland Center Stage released a statement today from Stacey Caldwell Roberts, incoming board chair; Cynthia Fuhrman, managing director, and Marissa Wolf, artistic director:

Nominations Deadline EXTENDED For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 2 Singing Competition
by BWW Staff - Sep 28, 2020


Deadline extended! BroadwayWorld announced that by popular demand, the deadline to BROADWAY'S NEXT ON STAGE SEASON 2 has been extended to September 28 at midnight. Join our online musical theatre singing competition for student performers sponsored by Broadway Records today!

Nominations Now Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 2 Singing Competition
by BWW Staff - Sep 16, 2020


Entries now open! BroadwayWorld announced today the launch of BROADWAY'S NEXT ON STAGE - a new, online musical theatre singing competition for student performers sponsored by Broadway Records! Inspired by your favorite network TV singing contests, the site is inviting high school and college aged students to submit videos of themselves performing a song from the musical theatre canon to enter the competition.

Bronson Pinchot to Appear on 3D+U This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2020


Southern California's 3-D Theatricals has announced its special 3D+U guest for this week. On Friday, July 31, 3-D's Executive Producer/Artistic Director T.J. Dawson will welcome Emmy Award nominee Bronson Pinchot ('Perfect Strangers,' 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina') as his guest for 'Fantastical Friday.'

BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Announces Additional Prizes: Telsey + Company Casting Session, Voice Lesson With Matt Farnsworth & More
by Alan Henry - May 4, 2020


Newly announced prizes for the first place winners include: A virtual voice lesson with Matt Farnsworth prior to recording your single, a session with Telsey+ Company's Rachel Hoffman to hone in your audition skill, a free subscription to BroadwayWorld Edu - online classes in singing, acting, and dancing worth over $1200!

Bat Boy History

Other Productions of Bat Boy

1997   Los Angeles World Premiere
Los Angeles
1999   New York Reading
New York
2000   New York Workshop
New York
2001   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2004   Regional (UK) UK Revival
Regional (UK)
2004   West End West End Transfer
West End
2005   Toronto Canadian Premiere
Toronto
2025   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

Bat Boy - 2000 New York Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Bat Boy — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Keythe Farley
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Brian Flemming
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Scott Schwartz
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Laurence O'Keefe
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Laurence O'Keefe

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