Bat Boy: The Musical
Published
Bat Boy: The Musical is inspired by a tabloid headline about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a cave.
Synopsis
The story unfolds in the small town of Hope Falls, West Virginia, where the local veterinarian’s family takes in the creature, named Edgar.
As Edgar struggles to fit into a hostile community and understand his own identity, he and the town confront themes of acceptance, xenophobia, and love.
The musical combines elements of horror and satire with a heartwarming story about understanding and compassion, set to a lively and eclectic rock score.
About the show
- Written by: Brian Flemming, Keythe Farley, Laurence O'Keefe
- Premiered: 1997
- Genres & themes: 1990s, Comedy, Horror, Satire, Two Act
- Setting: West Virginia
Songs from Bat Boy: The Musical
- Hold Me, Bat Boy
- Christian Charity
- Ugly Boy
- Whatcha Wanna Do?
- A Home for You
- Another Dead Cow
- Dance with Me, Darling
- Mrs. Taylor’s Lullaby
- Show You a Thing or Two
- Christian Charity (Reprise)
- A Home for You (Reprise)
- Comfort and Joy
- A Joyful Noise
- Let Me Walk Among You
- A Joyful Noise (Reprise)
- Three Bedroom House
- Children, Children
- Inside Your Heart
- Apology to a Cow
- Finale: I Imagine You’re Upset / I Am Not a Boy