BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 8, 2026

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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 Jeremy Johnson

Approximate run time: 2 hours (including a 15 minute intermission)

THE STORY
Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, and reviled by the locals, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Heathers the Musical), Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us.

PRAISE FOR BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
“Big laughs… it’s remarkable what intelligent wit can accomplish… a jaggedly imaginative mix of skewering humor and energetic glee.” – The New York Times

“Smart, playful and funny… a giggling cult hit.” – The New Yorker

“Outrageously silly and totally charming.” – The Daily News

CONTENT NOTE

BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a bloody good time -- literally! The cast uses washable blood effects that may impact those seated in the first few rows (A-C) of the theater. In light of that fact, if you have purchased a seat in this section and wish to be re-seated, please contact the Box Office.

There is no rating system for live theater. We encourage you to use the resources available from Umbrella Arts and other online resources such as reviews of the previous productions to gauge whether a production is a good fit for any potential audience member. Umbrella Arts generally recommends BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL for mature audiences, teens and up, while acknowledging that maturity levels can vary widely. Teens aged 16+ are most likely to appreciate both the darker content and camp sensibility of this show. This production does contains simulations of violent and sexual acts, as well as the sound of gunshots, use of theatrical haze, and strobe-like lighting effects. For specific content warnings (and potential spoilers), please click here.

REVIEWS
"Umbrella Arts Delivers a Hilarious, Campy, and Exuberant Bat Boy: the Musical”
“Bat Boy: the Musical is funny and fun. If you are familiar with the show, Umbrella Arts’s production, under Jeremy Johnson’s capable direction, won’t disappoint.”
“The musical talent overflows in this production.... Shea gives a brave and impressive performance as Bat Boy, going from feral to cultured to loving to nasty, while managing to elicit sympathy from the audience each step of the way."
     - The Theater Mirror

CALENDAR

• Playing: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)
• Previews: Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26, 7:30 PM, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID
• Press Opening: Sunday, September 27, 3:00 PM
• KidCare: Sunday, October 18, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)
• Thursday Nights Out: Coming straight from work? Need an easy-to-plan date night? Add-on a boxed dinner to your performance!

ABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s), contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org.

Press Openings are for members of the press, yes, as well as subscribers, friends, family, the most passionate theater lovers, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. 

This Halloween, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat, a costume contest with bloody good prizes, a la carte themed concessions and drinks, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities.

KidCare is Umbrella Arts' program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It's better access to cultural events, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. 

Thursday Nights Out: Add on a boxed dinner ($25) from our restaurant partner, Farfalle, for Thursday evening performances.
DINNER OPTIONS (all options are nut-free)
Option 1: Citrus Salmon with shaved fennel, oranges, arugula, herb dressing
Option 2: Balsamic Glazed Chicken with shaved local vegetables, organic greens, herb dressing
Option 3: Sweet Chili Noodles with shaved vegetables, sweet chili, organic greens (vegan; contains gluten, sesame)
Option 4: Chicken Salad Sandwich with tarragon chicken salad, baguette, pasta salad (contains gluten, eggs)
Option 5: Mediterranean Plate with hummus, olives, stuffed grape leaves, roasted peppers, marinated artichokes, spanakopita (vegetarian; contains sesame, gluten, eggs, dairy)
All meals served with a mini cannoli!

BATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com