Bat Boy: The Musical
Story and Book by
Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming
Music and Lyrics by
Laurence O'Keefe
Licensed under agreement with
Weekly World News
Directed by
Tim Anderson
Music Directed by
Ryan Bergeron
Produced by
Lisa Mortensen
July 20–23, 2023
Broadview Heights Spotlights Cultural Arts Building
Based on a story in The Weekly World News, 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. For lack of a better solution, 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 by the veterinarian’s wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter, Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him, prodded by the machinations of Dr. Parker, who secretly despises Bat Boy. Shelley and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away together from the ignorant townsfolk and have a blissful coupling in the woods, but their happiness is shattered when Meredith arrives and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and hears the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin.
UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the original opening weekend of "Bat Boy: The Musical" has been cancelled. The show will run from Thursday, July 20 - Sunday, July 23. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Note: The show contains adult themes and situations.
It is intended for adults and teens with parental support.
Cast
Jordan Potter, Bat Boy
Stephanie Malfara, Meredith Parker
David Rusnak, Dr. Thomas Parker
Elizabeth Domer, Shelley Parker
Madeline Saraniti, Sheriff Reynolds
Ian Stewart, Rick Taylor/Loraine
Lindsay MacLeod, Ron Taylor/Maggie/Clem
Abigail Collinsworth, Ruthie Taylor/Ned
Joy Fowler, Mrs. Taylor/Roy/Daisy/Reverend Hightower
Calvin Adkins, Pan/Bud/Doctor
Performances
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- Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 PM
- Friday, July 21 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 23 at 3:00 PM
Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing.
(www.broadwaylicensing.com)